scholarly journals A review of the current state of research on China’s international image management

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-81
Author(s):  
Falk Hartig
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Image Management ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Communicative Practices ◽  
Current State ◽  
International Image ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
The Impact

Image Management is a crucial aspect of China’s engagement with the world, and the related scholarship has already produced high-quality learned analyses. This article, however, identifies a certain stagnation in knowledge production. This stagnation, I argue, is first due to a tendency to focus research on a few recurring themes and second due to three contested areas and related research gaps. These contestations concern (1) the question how to describe and conceptualize image management practices, (2) the question what instruments belong to image management practices, and (3) most importantly the question of audiences and how to measure the impact of these practices. By mapping out these areas, this article provides avenues for further research and argues in favor of interdisciplinary mixed-methods research in this field. Taking those contested areas and the existing research gaps more seriously into consideration is imperative to understand China’s communicative practices which increasingly become a major component of China’s overall behavior on the global stage.

scholarly journals Towards the sustainable use of granite powder waste for manufacturing of cementitious composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 322 ◽  
pp. 01005
Author(s):  
Adrian Chajec
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Cementitious Material ◽  
Cementitious Composites ◽  
Cement Composites ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Supplementary Cementitious Material ◽  
Current State ◽  
Granite Powder ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Harmful Effects

The article is devoted to the description of the current state of knowledge about the possibilities of sustainable use of granite powder waste for manufacturing of cementitious composites. Granite powder waste is waste material resulting from the treatment of granite stone. In dry form, it is harmful to the environment and causes its degradation. One way to reduce its harmful effects is to use it for the sustainable production of cement composites and to use it as supplementary cementitious material (SCM). The results of researches carried out so far related to the impact of granite powder waste on the properties of fresh and hardened cementitious mixes are described. These results were compared and research gaps related to these studies were indicated. In summary, conclusions have been pointed out that indicate that granite powder waste can potentially be used as supplementary cementitious material, but comprehensive, comprehensive research related to this additive should also be carried out.

Plants and river morphodynamics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Gurnell
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Numerical Models ◽  
Riparian Forest ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Personal Perspective ◽  
Current State ◽  
Research Themes ◽  
Environmental Setting ◽  
The Impact

<p>Research within the field of fluvial biogeomorphology focuses on the impact of organisms, particularly plants, on physical processes and landform development within river environments. This research field has evolved and matured over 50 years such that strong links between plants and river morphodynamics are now established and are increasingly becoming embedded in river management practices.</p><p>In this presentation, I provide a personal perspective on the evolution of fluvial biogeomorphology, emphasising five parallel research themes that were initiated in different decades. Research within these themes continues and combines to underpin our current state of knowledge:</p><p>The 1970s       Natural vegetation colonises areas according to the degree of river disturbance such that certain plant communities are associated with particular river landforms.</p><p>The 1980s       Dead wood pieces influence river morphodynamics and support the development of particular assemblages of physical habitats.</p><p>The 1990s       Some large wood sprouts: dead and living trees drive a geomorphological continuum.</p><p>The 2000s       River and riparian forest dynamics are linked: field observations, laboratory experiments and numerical models converge.</p><p>The 2010s       Many riparian and aquatic plant species can act as river engineers: local engineer species reflect the environmental setting.</p><p>2020 onwards    Increasing integration: understanding how interactions between plants and rivers adjust with changes in the biogeographical setting, plant species pool and river energy.</p>

The Edinburgh History of the British and Irish Press, Volume 3

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Twentieth Century ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Knowledge Exchange ◽  
National Identities ◽  
Current State ◽  
History Of ◽  
Print Communication ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
New Research ◽  
The Impact

This volume presents a research-led, interdisciplinary examination of existing scholarship as well as new research on twentieth-century newspaper and periodical history across Britain and Ireland during a key period of change and development into the twenty-first century. It covers an important period of expansion (1900-2017) in periodical and press history across the four nations of Britain (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales) and Ireland, concentrating on how the development of twentieth-century print communication can be assessed via cross-border comparisons and contrasts. Its thirty-three chapters are interspersed with case studies specific to the themes covered, allowing synchronic and diachronic coverage via macro as well as micro studies. It is designed to provide readers with a clear survey of the current state of research in the field, drawing on contemporary methodologies, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of the field and offering an indication of areas ripe for further work. The impact on the field of digital media and archives will fully inform discussions of the print archive where relevant. While the volume meets a need amongst scholars of British and Irish culture, it will also be of tremendous value to those working in other national traditions, offering insight into press trade connections into European and trans-oceanic counterparts, highlighting matters related to national and trans-national identities, migration, skills and knowledge exchange and the place of such texts in a globalised marketplace.

scholarly journals A Review of Reverse Logistics: An Upstream Construction Supply Chain Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (15) ◽  
pp. 4143 ◽  
Author(s):  
NNC Pushpamali ◽  
Duzgun Agdas ◽  
Timothy M. Rose
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Reverse Logistics ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Construction Process ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
New Production ◽  
Current State ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
The Impact

Construction industry activities, from material extraction to the end of the structure life, affect the environment negatively. For a sustainable construction process, economically, environmentally, and socially friendly practices are essential, and reverse logistics is one solution that can provide such an approach. In reverse logistics, obsolete products are reused in a new production, while reducing negative effects to the environment. In this study, we assess the current state of research on reverse logistics practices in the construction industry. The study presents a comparative data mining analysis, followed by a content analysis. The results show that the construction industry literature ignores the impact of reverse logistics practices on upstream construction activities. We argue that industry practitioners must take reverse logistics decisions in the early phases of the construction process by considering both upstream and end-of-life construction activities, and we recommend a reverse logistics decision framework for successful reverse logistics implementation. The findings of this research are significant for decision-makers in the industry. We urge that sustainable practices be employed in the industry. Furthermore, a quantitative analysis is suggested to strengthen the arguments made in this article.

scholarly journals Artificial intelligence in human factors and ergonomics: an overview of the current state of research

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Petrat
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Corporate Education ◽  
Current State ◽  
Human Factors And Ergonomics ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Efficient Work

AbstractThe development of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continues to advance. To fully exploit the potential, it is important to deal with the topics of human factors and ergonomics, so that a smooth implementation of AI applications can be realized. In order to map the current state of research in this area, three systematic literature reviews with different focuses were conducted. The seven observation levels of work processes according to Luczak and Volpert (1987) served as a basis. Overall n = 237 sources were found and analyzed. It can be seen that the research critically deals with human-centered, effective as well as efficient work in relation to AI. Research gaps, for example in the areas of corporate education concepts and participation and voice, identify further needs in research. The author postulates not to miss the transition between forecasts and verifiable facts.

scholarly journals The Impact of Biomarkers in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma on Diagnosis, Surveillance and Therapy

Cancers ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 217
Author(s):  
Niklas Sturm ◽  
Thomas J. Ettrich ◽  
Lukas Perkhofer
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Therapy Response ◽  
Ductal Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Current State ◽  
Novel Biomarkers ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Noninvasive Biomarkers ◽  
The Impact

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is still difficult to treat due to insufficient methods for early diagnosis and prediction of therapy response. Furthermore, surveillance after curatively intended surgery lacks adequate methods for timely detection of recurrence. Therefore, several molecules have been analyzed as predictors of recurrence or early detection of PDAC. Enhanced understanding of molecular tumorigenesis and treatment response triggered the identification of novel biomarkers as predictors for response to conventional chemotherapy or targeted therapy. In conclusion, progress has been made especially in the prediction of therapy response with biomarkers. The use of molecules for early detection and recurrence of PDAC is still at an early stage, but there are promising approaches in noninvasive biomarkers, composite panels and scores that can already ameliorate the current clinical practice. The present review summarizes the current state of research on biomarkers for diagnosis and therapy of pancreatic cancer.

A Systematic Review of the Impacts of Entrepreneurial Support Programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Fields

2021 ◽  
pp. 251512742110404
Author(s):  
Sarah E. Zappe ◽  
Stephanie L. Cutler ◽  
Lauren Gase
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Support Programs ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Diversity Awareness ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Evaluation Procedures ◽  
Current State ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
The Impact

Programs dedicated to entrepreneurship education in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields have expanded tremendously. However, much remains unknown about the current state of research and practice of these programs. This article presents results from a systematic review designed to explore how Entrepreneurial Support Programs serving science and technology innovators conceptualize and measure individual-level impacts. Results suggest that the intended impacts of programs are often ill-defined. While many programs focus on improving entrepreneurial mindset, the term is frequently not well defined, operationalized, or clearly measured. Likewise, results suggest that understanding the impact of programs is challenging due to the quality of the research or evaluation procedures employed. Finally, results suggest that there is a strong lack of diversity awareness or acknowledgment in the field; the vast majority of the papers did not mention gender, race, or other demographic characteristics. Moving forward, researchers and practitioners have an opportunity to strengthen data-driven work to assess the impact of entrepreneurship support programs through the use of clear definitions, well-documented methods, and assessment instruments with sufficient validity evidence.

Energy in American Economic History

2018 ◽  
pp. 54-74
Author(s):  
Carl Kitchens
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Economic History ◽  
The United States ◽  
Current Debate ◽  
Electricity Pricing ◽  
Current State ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
The Impact ◽  
New Industry

This chapter examines the electrification experience in the United States from 1880 to 1960, noting electricity’s effects on manufacturing and agricultural productivity, changes in the demand for worker skills, and changes in household structure. The chapter also discusses how the rise of a new industry led to new regulations and addressed discrepancies in service between urban and rural areas and presents evidence on the current state of research into the effects of these institutional changes on electricity pricing and economic growth. This historical literature can inform the current debate on the impact of large infrastructure projects in developing countries, and of electrification in particular. With over half of the world’s population still yet to acquire consistent access to electricity, these issues remain pertinent to the current policy sphere.

scholarly journals The career impact of management education from an average-ranked university

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 218-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yehuda Baruch ◽  
Orna Lavi-Steiner
Keyword(s):  
Career Success ◽  
Management Education ◽  
Intellectual Ability ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
Chance Event ◽  
Chance Events ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to extend the understanding of the added value of management studies, as the current state of research in the field has focused principally on studies undertaken at prestigious institutions. In addition, this study tests the extent to which career-related attitudes and chance events have influenced career success. Design/methodology/approach – The authors used data provided by 1,228 graduates from an average-ranked academic institution. Findings – The findings suggest that such management education can result in significant tangible and intangible outcomes for graduates’ careers and their employing organizations. Both intellectual ability and career attitudes influenced the career success outcomes to differing levels. The contribution to the literature is both to theory and to managerial practice, in response to the recent critique of management education as well as the growing need for new cadres of managers, which cannot be supplied by high-prestige, leading business schools alone. Originality/value – Testing career impact of MBA from an average-ranked university, and the impact of chance event – both understudied.

scholarly journals The Impact of Industry 4.0 on Employees—Insights from Australia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3095 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Ejsmont
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Current State ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
The Impact

Currently, Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is the most popular concept relating to changes in the functioning of industrial enterprises. Industry 4.0 has been discussed in the actual literature mainly from a technological perspective, overlooking social challenges regarding this fourth industrial revolution. The objective of this article is to diagnose the impact of I4.0 on employees. This aim will be achieved by (1) a literature review of existing research efforts, (2) conducting structured interviews, and (3) summarizing the current state of knowledge and providing a definition of further work. Scopus, Web of Science, and a set of specific keywords were used to select peer-reviewed articles showing evidence of the impact of I4.0 on employees/jobs in given countries or industries. After determining the current state of research in this area, it was decided to conduct structured interviews questionnaire in the country (Australia) and industry (horticulture), which had not been covered by the research in this topic so far. The main contribution of the article was the development and validation of a comprehensive research agenda on the impact of I4.0 on employees. The obtained results suggest that the impact of I4.0 on employees is significant, and the changes occur in many different categories related to human work. The impact of I4.0 was identified both at the macro (labor market) and micro (jobs) level.

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