scholarly journals THE CHALLENGE OF SUPPORTING CREATIVE INDUSTRIES—SCOTTISH EXAMPLE

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 037-042
Author(s):  
Joanna Markiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Support Services ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Supporting System ◽  
East European ◽  
Support Organizations ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Business Support ◽  
Effective System

This article aims to explore the idea of the supporting system for creative industries, which plays a pivotal role in today’s economy. Creative businesses, which range from individual musicians to companies dealing with publications, demand special attention and tailor-made support services. Therefore, in this article, the analysis is carried out based on the information gained in an in-depth interview and the supporting system for creative industries, which have been functioning in Scotland and the main barriers in providing support services.As shown by the research, a problem exists regarding a proper classification of creative industries, which causes difficulties in measuring them. Moreover, lumping creative businesses with artists to the same group results in criticism from artist communities as they feel that art is no longer being supported, only invested. This piece of research is a part of a research project, which aims at comparing the systems for supporting creative industries in Szczecin and in Glasgow. The empirical approach will be enriched by the theoretical discourse on policies shaping the environment of creative industries. This article, therefore, provides important knowledge concerning building effective system for supporting creative industries, both for scholars and practitioners (managers of business support organizations and policy makers). This knowledge and experience are especially needed in central and east European countries, where the awareness about creative industries is very low.

Prioritizing Strategic Factors of Creative Tourism Industry in Iran by Analytic Network Process (ANP)

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 553-565
Author(s):  
Reza Kiani Mavi ◽  
Hamed Gheibdoust ◽  
Ahmad A. Khanfar
Keyword(s):  
Policy Making ◽  
Analytic Network Process ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Business Support ◽  
Network Process ◽  
Strategic Factors ◽  
Strategic Policy ◽  
Strategic Policies

Nowadays, it is obvious that creative tourism industry has become very essential for countries and societies; therefore, governments work on constituting policies in order to develop this industry. To be successful in improving creative tourism industry, governments should identify the influential factors and focus on ones that are more important rather than investing a bit on many different factors. Because of the interrelations among factors, this research is aiming to prioritize factors that influence strategic policies of creative tourism industry in Iran using analytic network process (ANP). Data were collected during the period of May 2017 to February 2018. Participants in this research are 13 tourism experts with more than 10 years' experience in the field. Results show that the most influential criterion is "business support" and the most influential subcriterion is "supporting midsize businesses." This study helps policy makers to improve creative tourism by emphasizing on those factors that have high priority from the viewpoint of strategic policy-making.

scholarly journals Classification and Measurement of the Firms’ Resources and Capabilities Applied to Eco-Innovation Projects from a Resource-Based View Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3161 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pilar Portillo-Tarragona ◽  
Sabina Scarpellini ◽  
Jose Moneva ◽  
Jesus Valero-Gil ◽  
Alfonso Aranda-Usón
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Corporate Sustainability ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Innovation Projects ◽  
Resources And Capabilities

Interest from academics, policy–makers and practitioners in eco-innovation has increased as it enables the optimization of the use of natural resources improving competitiveness and it provides a conceptual framework for corporate sustainability. In this context, this paper provides an in-depth analysis and a wide classification of the specific indicators for the integrated measurement of eco-innovation projects in business from a resource-based view (RBV). The specific metrics were tested to measure the economic-financial and environmental resources and capabilities applied by five Spanish firms to eco-innovation projects, selected as case studies.

scholarly journals Application of neuron networks of deep learning for exposures editing of digital phonograms

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 506-512
Author(s):  
V. I. Solovyov ◽  
O. V. Rybalskiy ◽  
V. V. Zhuravel ◽  
V. K. Zheleznyak
Keyword(s):  
Deep Learning ◽  
Binary Classification ◽  
Maximum Size ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Correct Classification ◽  
Digital Audio ◽  
Neuron Networks ◽  
Effective System ◽  
Further Development

Possibility of creation of effective system, which is intended for exposure of tracks of editing in digital phonograms and is built on the basis of neuron networks of the deep learning, is experimentally proven. Sense of experiment consisted in research of ability of the systems on the basis of such networks to expose pauses with tracks of editing. The experimental array of data is created in a voice editor from phonograms written on the different apparatus of the digital audio recording (at frequency of discretisation 44,1 kHz). A preselection of pauses was produced from it, having duration from 100 мs to a few seconds. From 1000 selected pauses the array of fragments of pauses is formed in the automatic (computer) mode, from which the arrays of fragments of pauses of different duration are generated by a dimension about 100 000. For forming of array of fragments of pauses with editing, the chosen pauses were divided into casual character parts in arbitrary correlation. Afterwards, the new pauses were created from it with the fixed place of editing. The general array of all fragments of pauses was broken into training and test arrays. The maximum efficiency, achieved on a test array in the process of educating, was determined. In general case this efficiency is determined by the maximum size of probability of correct classification of fragments with editing and fragments without editing. Scientifically reasonable methodology of exposure of signs of editing in digital phonograms is offered on the basis of neuron networks of the deep learning. The conducted experiments showed that the construction of the effective system is possible for the exposure of such tracks. Further development of methodology must be directed to find the ways to increase the probability of correct binary classification of investigated pauses.

scholarly journals Information security - its essence and threats

2018 ◽  
Vol 188 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Estera Pietras
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Information Flow ◽  
Data Protection ◽  
Security Systems ◽  
Exchange Of Information ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Effective System ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Technical Solutions

Due to the exchange of information, organizations are encouraged to create an effective system of information flow that should be monitored on a regular basis in order to minimize the risk of emergence of threats. Due to modern technical solutions of security systems, it is much more possible and accessible than a few years ago. For this purpose, proper identification and classification of threats is necessary. This constitutes the starting point for considering the role and the essence of risk. The article highlights the aspects related to ensuring information security as a whole and data protection- the most important assets of business entities.

scholarly journals Unique aspects of the Islamic microfinance financing process

Humanomics ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Permata Wulandari ◽  
Salina Kassim ◽  
Liyu Adhi Kasari Sulung ◽  
Niken Iwani Surya Putri
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Islamic Principle ◽  
Islamic Microfinance

Purpose This paper aims to highlight on the unique aspects of Islamic microfinance based on the experience of Baitul Maal Wa Tamwil (BMT) in Indonesia. Design/methodology/approach It adopts the content analysis approach and focuses on three phases of financing, namely, pre-financing, financing and post-financing using coding and model buildings. Data are collected through in-depth interview with a sample of representatives of BMTs that offer product based on Islamic principle for the poor located in Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tanggerang and Bekasi (JABODETABEK), Sulawesi Selatan, Yogyakarta and Nusa Tenggara Barat (sample chosen based on the most concentrated areas of Islamic microfinance that offered product based on Islamic principles). Ultimately, a model based on the unique features of Islamic microfinance will be developed based on the findings of the content analysis. Findings The proposed model incorporates the peculiarities of the poor people in pre-financing, financing and post-financing activities of micro-financing products to serve as a reference for policy makers. The paper also found that each region has unique product preferences depending on the poor’s characteristics. Research limitations/implications This study is only conducted in four areas with BMT representation, namely, Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi (often abbreviated as JABODETABEK), Sulawesi Selatan, Yogyakarta and Nusa Tenggara Barat) in Indonesia. Despite the limited scope, the findings have wide applications to the Islamic microfinancing in general. Originality/value The paper adds value to the literature on Islamic microfinance by enabling researchers and practitioners to understand the model of three step financing (pre-financing, financing and post-financing) in Islamic microfinance in Indonesia. Although not a new issue, the paper provides the practice of pre-financing, financing and post-financing processes which may differ from the practices of Islamic microfinance in other settings because of different cultural influences unique to every region.

Formation of a system of risk-based internal control in educational organizations

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (12) ◽  
pp. 2324-2344
Author(s):  
Tat'yana A. POZHIDAEVA
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
University Management ◽  
Educational Organizations ◽  
Educational Organization ◽  
Effective System ◽  
The University ◽  
Traditional Approaches

Subject. The article investigates the construction of a system of risk-oriented internal control of educational organizations’ activities. Objectives. The purpose is to develop a classification of risks associated with various activities of an educational organization, identify entities of internal control responsible for risk management, create a portfolio and risk register that serve as a basis for organizing an effective system of risk-oriented internal control and improving the quality of university management. Methods. The study draws on methods of detailing, observation, generalization, comparison, classification, etc. Results. Using the university case, I disclose approaches to risk classification, considering the specifics of educational organization's activities, the formation of a passport and risk register, enabling through internal control tools to identify opportunities for their mitigating and to make appropriate management decisions. Conclusions. It is possible and advisable to apply a risk-based approach to the organization of internal control in an educational organization along with traditional approaches that are aimed at identifying violations of the requirements of legitimate, targeted and rational spending of budgetary and extra-budgetary funds. It is necessary to classify and assess risks associated with various activities of an educational organization, to monitor the implementation of risk management initiatives.

Constructing Relationship Developing Strategies

2019 ◽  
pp. 126-143
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Support Services ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Service System ◽  
Ethical Practice ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Developing Strategies

This chapter aims to describe relationships strategies that manager need to practice in order to establish customer-oriented service system. Therefore, the chapter provides a structural model derived from literature review and depth interview from depth interview of 10 customers and 5 managers of 5 auto repair shops. In line with that, the current chapter proposes four propositions in regards to effective relationship developing strategies for the SME. The findings revealed that ethical practice, customer's orientation, length of relationship, customer's support services are significantly influence firm's relationship strategies. In addition, trust factor play a mediating role among the relationships. The chapter can help to predict the quality of service perceived by the customers by using relationship strategies, which may be similar in other markets with similar characteristics.

Epilepsy

2019 ◽  
pp. 540-561
Author(s):  
Ian Brown ◽  
Martin C. Prevett
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Secondary Prevention ◽  
Health Professional ◽  
Antiepileptic Drugs ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Alcohol And Drugs ◽  
Support Organizations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Driving Licence Regulations

This chapter on epilepsy reviews the epidemiology of epilepsy, including the classification of seizure types, causes of epilepsy, risks of seizure recurrence, and chances of remission, and examines the responsibility of the occupational health professional and sensible employee restrictions. It reviews primary and secondary prevention of epilepsy in the workplace and the impact of alcohol and drugs. It also considers the effect of antiepileptic drugs and other co-morbidities on work performance and special work problems, including disclosure of epilepsy, accidents, absence records, and employment practice. The chapter ends with a review of the medical services available, opportunities for sheltered work, and epilepsy support organizations, along with a brief discussion on relevant legislation and the driving licence regulations.

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