Application of modern supply chain in 5G scenario

The continuous innovation and development of information technology and information infrastructure has driven the evolution of the supply form, and with the emergence of 5G, a mobile integrated communication system that includes communication access, interconnection, and connectivity of things, it has now evolved to a modern supply chain of the social organization collaborative type. This paper briefly describes the process of supply chain development, examines the role of communication technology in driving supply chain development, discusses the relationship between modern supply chain and social development and the support of 5G for modern supply chain, and illustrates the application of 5G in modern supply chain scenarios by reducing information time lag in market-side scenarios as an example.

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Innovation, happiness, and growth

Competitiveness Review An International Business Journal incorporating Journal of Global Competitiveness ◽

10.1108/cr-09-2013-0075 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 2-4 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Abbas J. Ali

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Social Factor ◽

Paper Briefly ◽

Global Marketplace ◽

Content Type ◽

Social Perspectives ◽

The Social ◽

The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the role of innovation in society. It explores the relationship between societal happiness and economic growth and how innovation is linked to both issues. Design/methodology/approach – The paper briefly discusses the concept of innovation and the instrumental role that innovative people play in generating wealth and sustaining confidence and dedication among the widest possible segment of society. Findings – Based on economic logic and social perspectives, it is argued that innovation is not merely an economic issue but also a social factor that is characteristically linked to societal wellbeing and the position of a nation in the global marketplace. Originality/value – The paper offers a unique perspective on innovation and argues that it is a fatal mistake to view innovation as independent of the social and political aspects of any society. The paper sets the stage for an effective dialogue by which the essence of innovation, optimism, and economic growth can be recognized and reflected on as interrelated issues.

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Mediasi Kepuasan Kerja dan Stres Kerja pada Hubungan antara Program Jamsostek dan Kinerja Karyawan Studi Kasus pada Perusahaan Swasta di DIY dan Solo

Jurnal Maksipreneur Manajemen Koperasi dan Entrepreneurship ◽

10.30588/jmp.v3i1.89 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 75

Author(s):

Eny Sulistyowati ◽

Totok Danangdjojo

Keyword(s):

Job Satisfaction ◽

Social Security ◽

Job Stress ◽

Work Stress ◽

Program Performance ◽

Social Security Program ◽

Mediating Role ◽

The Social ◽

The Relationship

This study aims to explain the influence of the Social Security program on performance and job satisfaction and job stress as a mediating variable. In addition, this study also describes the effect of job satisfaction on the performance and the effect of work stress on performance. The relationship of each variable in this research is to be measured by conducting a survey on 145 employees of private companies that included in Social Security program on DIY and Solo. Then the path analisys used to test the effect of social security program performance in mediation by job satisfaction, performance and job stress, job satisfaction, and examines the effect on the performance and the effect of work stress on performance. The results showed that the social security program significant positively affects job satisfaction and performance. Job satisfaction was also positively and significantly affect performance. Even though mediating role of job satisfaction in the relationship between social security program performance partial. Because merely direct relationship between social security program with greater performance than the mediating role of job satisfaction. Social Security program did not significantly affect the stress of work, as well as job stress did not significantly affect performance. Therefore, the mediating role of work stress on the relationship between social security program with the performance did not occur. Individual differences and work experience may be a factor that causes no significant relationship between the two variables.

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The Failure of Functional Theologies of Ministry and the Promise of a Relational Alternative

Ecclesiology ◽

10.1177/1744136605052778 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 27-43

Author(s):

Graham Buxton

Keyword(s):

Pastoral Theology ◽

Pastoral Ministry ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Theological Method ◽

Systematic Theology ◽

The Social ◽

Practical Ministry ◽

Pastoral Theory ◽

The Relationship

AbstractThe author critiques inductive approaches to pastoral theology that rely on the empirical methodology of the social and human sciences, and presents an alternative Christocentric praxis model of pastoral ministry. The result is an attempt to integrate pastoral theory and practice that shifts the perspective away from functionally-determined theologies of ministry to a relationally oriented and hermeneutically coherent model of orthopraxis in which theory and practice interact in a way that is intended to both deepen faith and transform lives. Some of the key themes that inform the discussion are the importance of theological method, the role of the community as the context for care, the relationship between practical ministry and systematic theology, and the notion of praxis in articulating the nature and scope of practical theology today.

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Effects of cloud computing assimilation on supply chain financing risks of SMEs

Journal of Enterprise Information Management ◽

10.1108/jeim-11-2020-0461 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Qiang Lu ◽

Jinliang Chen ◽

Hua Song ◽

Xiangyu Zhou

Keyword(s):

Cloud Computing ◽

Supply Chain ◽

Small And Medium Enterprises ◽

Supply Chain Integration ◽

Content Type ◽

Supply Chain Financing ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

The Relationship ◽

Moderating Role

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine how cloud computing assimilation reduces supply chain financing (SCF) risks of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This study also investigated the mediating roles of internal and external supply chain integration between cloud computing assimilation and the SCF risks of SMEs, as well as the moderating role of environmental competitiveness. Design/methodology/approach Data was collected from surveys of SMEs located in China. Multiple regression analysis was used to validate the proposed theoretical model and research hypotheses. Findings The findings show that cloud computing assimilation could reduce the SCF risks of SMEs directly. The results also indicate that both internal and external supply chain integration mediate the relationship between cloud computing assimilation and SCF risks. Furthermore, environmental competitiveness inhibits the effects of cloud computing assimilation on SCF risks. Originality/value To our best knowledge, this is the preliminary study to explore the role of cloud computing assimilation in reducing the SCF risks of SMEs. Also, this study attempted to investigate the process by which cloud computing assimilation affects the SCF risks of SMEs.

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The role of digital economy in China's sustainable development in a post-pandemic environment

Journal of Enterprise Information Management ◽

10.1108/jeim-03-2021-0153 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Malin Song ◽

Chenbin Zheng ◽

Jiangquan Wang

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Supply Chain ◽

Social Development ◽

Environmental Protection ◽

Digital Economy ◽

Series Data ◽

Content Type ◽

The Relationship

PurposeThe COVID-19 pandemic is still raging, which calls for an exploration of how to prevent and control pandemics to promote sustainable development. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of the digital economy in sustainable development, the relationship between the two, the impacts of the outbreak on economic and social development, and changes in China's digital economy.Design/methodology/approachThe study used the time-series data from 2002 to 2019 and an unconstrained VAR model to examine the relationship between the digital economy and sustainable development before the pandemic.FindingsChina's digital economy has promoted the country's sustainable economic and social development; it has advanced rapid economic growth, improved people's living standards, increased efficient utilization of resources, and strengthened environmental protection.Research limitations/implicationsAmid the pandemic, China's digital economy developed effectively; it showed strong resilience because of its unique advantages. The digital economy in China has helped the country to control the pandemic in a short period, reduced the risk of supply chain disruption, promoted China's economic growth, and ensured the orderly operation of society. Therefore, countries worldwide are encouraged to prioritize their digital economies.Originality/valueCompared with the extant literature, this study explores the sustainable supply chain in a broader sense in the context of a pandemic, and how the supply chain is influenced by the digital economy. It not only includes the stability, resilience, and viability of the supply chain in economic development but also involves aspects of people's life, resource utilization, and environmental protection.

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Study of Consumer Brand Following Intention on Instagram

International Journal of Online Marketing ◽

10.4018/ijom.2021040103 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 32-51

Author(s):

Simran Kaur Madan ◽

Payal S. Kapoor

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Consumer Motivation ◽

Media Usage ◽

Consumer Skepticism ◽

Consumption Decisions ◽

The Social ◽

Media Platform ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

The research, based on uses and gratifications theory, identifies consumer motivation and factors that influence consumers' intention to follow brands on the social media platform of Instagram. Accordingly, this study empirically examines the role of need for self-enhancement, the need for entertainment, and deal-seeking behaviour on the intention to follow brands on Instagram. Further, the study investigates the mediation of social media usage behaviour for consumption decisions on eliciting brand following behaviour. Moderation of consumer skepticism on the relationship of deal-seeking behaviour, and intention to follow brands is also investigated. Findings reveal a significant direct effect of need for self-enhancement, need for entertainment, and deal-seeking behaviour on intention to follow brands. Indirect effect of social media usage behaviour for consumption decisions was also significant; however, moderation of consumer skepticism was not found to be significant. The study will help marketers create engaging content that enables consumer-brand interactions.

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Brand and influencer strategies in social media marketing of luxury brands in African cities

Journal of Design Business & Society ◽

10.1386/dbs_00022_1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 105-121 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mehita Iqani

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Luxury Brands ◽

African Cities ◽

Global Brands ◽

Global Brand ◽

Critical Theories ◽

The Social ◽

The Relationship ◽

Depth Interviews

This article explores the role of social media promotions in the marketing of luxury, from the perspectives of both representatives of global brands and the local influencers contracted to promote them online. It provides insights into role of social media in marketing luxury in ‘new’ markets (African cities) and the complexities attendant to the relationship between brand representatives and influencers. It reports on in-depth interviews with brand representatives and social media influencers working in the luxury sector in large anglophone African cities. Empirical findings show the role of social media in how luxury is promoted by those working in the industry. Three key complexities to do with value, trust and authenticity were evident in how global brand representatives and local influencers discussed social media. In terms of value, influencers emphasize strategies for monetizing visibility, while brand managers emphasize the need to get their money’s worth. Regarding trust, influencers express caution about brands trying to exploit them, while brands express scepticism about the extent of influencer’s abilities. On the topic of authenticity, influencers emphasize how the integrity of their personal brands is paramount, while brand representatives are mostly concerned with how genuine the social media posts seem. The article provides original empirical details about the relationships between brand managers and social media influencers, as well as to the nuances of social media luxury marketing in African cities. It contributes to critical theories of branding practice in media economies of the global south.

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Monitoring studies should consider temporal variability to reveal relations between cyanobacterial abundance and environmental variables

Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências ◽

10.1590/0001-3765201520140416 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 87 (3) ◽

pp. 1717-1726 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

JULIANA WOJCIECHOWSKI ◽

ANDRÉ A. PADIAL

Keyword(s):

Temporal Variability ◽

Environmental Variables ◽

Environmental Changes ◽

Environmental Variability ◽

Time Lag ◽

Cyanobacteria Blooms ◽

Environment Variables ◽

Sampling Points ◽

The Relationship

One of the main goals of monitoring cyanobacteria blooms in aquatic environments is to reveal the relationship between cyanobacterial abundance and environmental variables. Studies typically correlate data that were simultaneously sampled. However, samplings occur sparsely over time and may not reveal the short-term responses of cyanobacterial abundance to environmental changes. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that stronger cyanobacteria x environment relationships in monitoring are found when the temporal variability of sampling points is incorporated in the statistical analyses. To this end, we investigated relationships between cyanobacteria and seven environmental variables that were sampled twice yearly for three years across 11 reservoirs, and data from an intensive monitoring in one of these reservoirs. Poor correlations were obtained when correlating data simultaneously sampled. In fact, the 'highly recurrent' role of phosphorus in cyanobacteria blooms is not properly observed in all sampling periods. On the other hand, the strongest correlation values for the total phosphorus x cyanobacteria relationship were observed when we used the variation of sampling points. We have also shown that environment variables better explain cyanobacteria when a time lag is considered. We conclude that, in cyanobacteria monitoring, the best approach to reveal determinants of cyanobacteria blooms is to consider environmental variability.

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INTERCONNECTION OF METACOGNITION AND EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS IN CHILDHOOD: CULTURAL-HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Moscow University Psychology Bulletin ◽

10.11621/vsp.2021.01.04 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 79-113

Author(s):

A.N. Veraksa ◽

N.E. Veraksa

Keyword(s):

Academic Success ◽

Executive Functions ◽

Emotional Regulation ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Historical Context ◽

Social Aspect ◽

The Social ◽

The Relationship

The review is devoted to the relationship between executive functions and metacognition in the context of a cultural-historical perspective. On the basis of the research carried out over the past 15 years, the commonality and differences of these constructs are shown. Special attention is paid to the development of executive functions and metacognition, their connection with the academic success of children, the role of the social aspect in their formation. The importance of an adult in the directed formation of metacognition and self-regulation is shown, which confirms the provisions of the cultural-historical theory. Within the framework of the cultural-historical paradigm, several mechanisms for the development of executive functions are considered: imitation based on understanding; sign mediation; as well as communication in a social developmental situation. L.S. Vygotsky noted that higher mental functions arise on the basis of real interactions of people, are interiorized, turning into psychological functions. The review showed that one of the most common models of the structure of executive functions is a model that includes such components as “working memory”, “inhibitory control” and “cognitive flexibility”. Based on the analysis, it is possible to assert the influence of J. Piaget’s concept on the development of executive functions. A certain difficulty is caused by the explanation of emotional regulation in the context of metacognitive problems. At the same time, L.S. Vygotsky spoke about the unity of affect and intellect, which suggests the existence behavioral control and, in particular, of emotional processes at the level of metacognitive processes.

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The Influence of Internet and Social Media on Purchasing Decisions in Kuwait

Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science ◽

10.11591/ijeecs.v10.i2.pp792-797 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 792

Author(s):

Khalid Abdulkareem Al-Enezi ◽

Imad Fakhri Taha Al Shaikhli ◽

Sufyan Salim Mahmood AlDabbagh

Keyword(s):

Social Networks ◽

Social Networking ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Purchasing Decisions ◽

The Social ◽

Digital Scanning ◽

Networking Tool ◽

The Relationship ◽

Selection Of

This research aims to measure the role of social networks in influencing purchasing decisions among consumers in Kuwait; the research used the quantitative methods, and analytical the technique to get the results, and the research developed a measure to study the relationship between the variables to the study and selection of a sample of consumers of (100). The results indicated that the social networking variables (exchange of information, evaluation of product) possess influence on purchasing decisions. Furthermore, the results indicate that majority of respondents do their digital scanning more often before intend to go to the store. The unexpected results came from the question “traditional advertising (TV, Newspaper, Magazine, Billboards) are more effective than the social networking; 23% agreed, 36% said no, and 41% said sometimes. In light of these findings, the study made a series of recommendations; the most important are; The executives and sales representatives need to understand the benefits offered by social networks, and understand the advantages and functions and tools of social communication, and knowing how to apply them effectively and efficiently, and then use the appropriate social networking tool.

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