scholarly journals Improving the E-Commerce Business Model in a Sustainable Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 12667
Author(s):  
Mingwei Sun ◽  
Katarzyna Grondys ◽  
Nazim Hajiyev ◽  
Pavel Zhukov
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Social Dimensions ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Sustainable Environment ◽  
A Company ◽  
Vector Approach

The purpose of this study is to develop a comprehensive methodological approach to assess the sustainability of the e-commerce business model based on the integration of key performance indicators into a single vector of business model sustainability. The proposed vector approach allows for predicting and evaluating the effects of different kinds of measures, identifying and implementing the most effective tools for sustainable e-commerce business development. The methodology of this study is based on correlation, cluster and regression analysis. The scientific contribution of this study is the proposed methodological approach, which not only allows one to analyze business model sustainability, but also to compare companies in a competitive environment to determine the priorities of their functioning to achieve leadership positions on the background of sustainable development. The correlation analysis proved that in modern conditions, both economic and environmental components are significant for business model effectiveness in e-commerce. The clustering of the studied e-commerce companies provided an opportunity to take into account the peculiarities of the studied companies, to group them by similar performance indicators. This made it possible to develop more accurate regression models for each cluster. In this case, there is a correlation between the sustainability vector of the business model of a company and its assignment to a particular cluster. The conducted modeling and determination of the level of business model sustainability allowed for determining a relationship between it and the performance of e-commerce companies in the context of economic, environmental and social dimensions. At the same time, the results show that increasing the sustainability vector brings a company closer to the business sustainability benchmark.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kompetensi dan Kegiatan Komite Audit terhadap Kualitas Audit

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-36
Author(s):  
Dayu Swispa Pamantau
Keyword(s):  
Regression Models ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
High Competence ◽  
The City ◽  
A Company

The accuracy of the determination of policies within a company is determined by the quality of the resulting audit by the auditor. Audit quality will be higher when the auditor assigned to have high competence in the field of audit, in addition to the quality of the audit will be better if the activities of the audit committee to provide oversight of internal party activities. Therefore, this study purpose to determine the effect of the competence and activities of the audit committee on audit quality. The study was conducted at the KAP region of the city of Padang and Pekanbaru. The sample used was 43 respondents. The analysis method used is to use multiple linear regression models. Based on the results of hypothesis testing results found that the competence and activities of the audit committee have a significant effect on audit quality auditors working in KAP of Padang and Pekanbaru city.

The Role of CSR Reporting Instruments in Increasing the Organization's Management Performance

2021 ◽  
pp. 92-114
Author(s):  
Nicoleta Cristache ◽  
Daniel Constantin Diaconu ◽  
Razvan Catalin Dobrea ◽  
Cristina Dima ◽  
Cristian Constantin Draghici ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Organization Performance ◽  
Social Dimensions ◽  
Csr Reporting ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
The Social ◽  
A Company

This integrated approach implies a broad approach to monitor the performance of the organization both during its life cycle and on the different social dimensions, from the perspective of the conformity of the management processes in relation to the economic, social, and environmental principles. Currently, the social responsibility reporting is a major challenge for the management of organizations in the context where honesty, transparency, business ethics, are values shared by an entire community. The research involves a process through which a series of correlations between the CSR reporting tools and the organization performance management can be analyzed by highlighting the role of the different reporting variables in the architecture of the performance indicators of the organization. The chapter addresses how a set of CSR reporting indicators can be identified and be integrated into the performance indicators which characterize the sustainability of a company.

scholarly journals Identification of Business Model Complementarity and the Factors that Determine it in the Klaipeda City Incoming Tourism

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 93-110
Author(s):  
Remigijus Kinderis
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Business Systems ◽  
Expert Interview ◽  
Phenomenological Case Study ◽  
Case Study Data

The main goal of this research was to determine the complementarity of the business models of the investigated enterprises and the factors determining it in the Klaipeda city (Lithuania) incoming tourism. Research was based on the methodological approach of the qualitative research (the phenomenological case study). Data of the research were obtained by using the instrument of partially structured expert interview. As the results of the research, the concept of business model complementarity and the factors that determine it in the tourism business was theoretically analysed; the conceptual model of business model complementarity and the factors that determine it in the incoming tourism was identified, analysed in practice and presented as well. The research results can be used in several practical fields of activities: the obtained results allow to strengthen managerial impact to the creation and development of the potential partnerships; the research methodology is easily adaptable for the determination of business model complementarity of companies that operate in other business systems and prepared research instrument can be considered as a diagnostic tool for inter-organisational relations, it can be used to determine and evaluate the complementarity of company business models in various business systems.

scholarly journals Determining the KPIs of the German engineering industry based on the evaluation of contemporary business models

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 3-36
Author(s):  
Konstantin Kostin ◽  
Kristina Steinbiß ◽  
Oliver Petrinovic
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Key Performance Indicators ◽  
Engineering Industry ◽  
Literature Research ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Expert Surveys

This study determines the correlation between industry-specific success patterns of the German engineering industry and the business models applied within. In order to identify this correlation, the following objectives are addressed within the framework of this paper: (1) identification and description of business models used by the German engineering industry; (2) analysis of industry-specific success patterns of the German engineering industry by the usage of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs); and (3) determination of correlation between the KPIs and the effectiveness of the business models of the German engineering industry These objectives are mainly achieved by literature research and expert surveys. The findings highlight the KPIs (overall 41) that are relevant for the respective business models. This enables a better understanding of the interrelationships of the business model, in order to derive relevant conclusions. The paper contributes to the literature as it advances this field of research in Germany, and it is one of the first studies to examine the relationship between business models and industry-specific success patterns with relevant KPIs.

scholarly journals Mapping Competencies

2010 ◽  
Vol 132 (02) ◽  
pp. 30-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saidas Ranade ◽  
Cassio Tamara ◽  
Edgar Castiblanco ◽  
Anibal Serna
Keyword(s):  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Technology Skills ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Visual Method ◽  
Business Competencies ◽  
Knowledge Capability ◽  
Microsoft Office ◽  
A Company

This article discusses the experience of a company in applying a visual method to determine the abilities of its engineers. Ecopetrol, one of South America’s largest energy enterprises, embarked on a process known as competency mapping. This term is often applied to identify the soft skills or behaviors that make employees effective in their roles and distinguish some as candidates for leadership positions. In Ecopetrol’s case, the competencies to be mapped were the objective skills that engineers require to deal successfully with the daily operations of a refinery. This project gave the company insights into the skills of its engineers. A side-by-side comparison of the Knowledge-Capability maps for different engineering disciplines revealed that almost 30 competencies were common among the various engineering disciplines. These competencies included information technology skills such as ability to use Microsoft Office and tools for capturing real time data, technical foundational competencies such as working knowledge of probability and statistical analysis, ability to use various company documents, and business competencies such as knowing Ecopetrol’s key performance indicators.

scholarly journals Environmental performance analysis for the construction phase of building projects by using the indicators recommended by PBQP-H

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 7-26
Author(s):  
Luara Lopes de Araujo Fernandes ◽  
Dayana Bastos Costa
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
A Company

Abstract The construction industry uses certain performance indicators to monitor the impacts generated by their associated activities. However, the strict determination of these indicators cannot enhance the performance of a company, and certain benchmarks must be established to guide the goals and evaluate the performance of the companies. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the scenario and evolution of the environmental performance of the construction phase of building projects by using the indicators recommended by the Brazilian Program for Quality and Productivity in Habitat (PBQP-H) and to establish benchmarks for these indicators. The research strategy adopted in this study corresponded to a survey with 186 building projects. The results involved environmental performance scenario of the building sector in different scopes. The main contribution of this study is the establishment of a set of parameters and benchmarks that can help enhance the performance of the building construction sector. As practical implication, the presented analysis and trends may provide guidance to governments and sectoral initiatives to formulate public policies to enhance the environmental performance of the sector.

scholarly journals SYSTEM FOR EVALUATION OF EFFICIENCY OF MACHINE-BUILDING ENTERPRISES

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (47) ◽  
pp. 122-128
Author(s):  
Yurii Kostin ◽  
◽  
Tetiana Tkachova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Machine Building ◽  
Enterprise Development ◽  
Strategic Development ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Regulatory Organization

In modern practice, use two main approaches to the formation of a system of performance indicators: the financial performance of the enterprise; on the success factors of the strategy or business model used. The author substantiates the need to use the factor of organizational and communication platform to ensure the management of strategic development of Ukrainian enterprises. A new methodological approach to the study of management processes of strategic development of Ukrainian enterprises from the standpoint of the need to ensure the integration of dispersed enterprises within the sectoral self-regulatory organization based on problem-oriented and situationally constructed organizational and communication platforms of enterprise development.

Comparison of SVM, RF and SGD Methods for Determination of Programmer's Performance Classification Model in Social Media Activities

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 329-335
Author(s):  
Rusydi Umar ◽  
Imam Riadi ◽  
Purwono
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Gradient Descent ◽  
Classification Model ◽  
Stochastic Gradient Descent ◽  
Support Vector ◽  
Svm Algorithm ◽  
Vector Machines ◽  
Performance Patterns ◽  
A Company

The failure of most startups in Indonesia is caused by team performance that is not solid and competent. Programmers are an integral profession in a startup team. The development of social media can be used as a strategic tool for recruiting the best programmer candidates in a company. This strategic tool is in the form of an automatic classification system of social media posting from prospective programmers. The classification results are expected to be able to predict the performance patterns of each candidate with a predicate of good or bad performance. The classification method with the best accuracy needs to be chosen in order to get an effective strategic tool so that a comparison of several methods is needed. This study compares classification methods including the Support Vector Machines (SVM) algorithm, Random Forest (RF) and Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD). The classification results show the percentage of accuracy with k = 10 cross validation for the SVM algorithm reaches 81.3%, RF at 74.4%, and SGD at 80.1% so that the SVM method is chosen as a model of programmer performance classification on social media activities.

Determination of Specific Activity of Cholera Chemical Vaccine Components using Cell Culture

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 82-89
Author(s):  
O.V. Gromova ◽  
O.S. Durakova ◽  
S.V. Generalov ◽  
L.F. Livanova ◽  
O.A. Volokh
Keyword(s):  
Cell Culture ◽  
Vibrio Cholerae ◽  
Production Control ◽  
Specific Activity ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Toxin Production ◽  
Submerged Cultivation ◽  
Vaccine Production ◽  
Antigenic Activity

Том 36(2020) №3 стр. 82-89; DOI 10.21519/0234-2758-2020-36-3-82-89А.В. Гаева1*, О.В. Громова1, О.С. Дуракова1, С.В. Генералов1, Л.Ф. Ливанова1, О.А. Волох1 Определение специфической активности компонентов холерной химической вакцины с использованием культуры клеток 1ФКУЗ «Российский научно-исследовательский противочумный институт «Микроб»» Федеральной службы по надзору в сфере защиты прав потребителей и благополучия человека, Саратов 410005 *[email protected] Поступила - 2019-11-26; После доработки - 2020-03-16; Принята к публикации - 2020-05-15 Список литературы Описаны методы определения динамики продукции токсинов штаммом Vibrio cholerae 569B при глубинном культивировании в биореакторе и антигенной активности специфической фракции холерогена-анатоксина по анатоксинсвязыванию с использованием клеточных культур. Показана высокая степень соответствия результатов, полученных методами, применяемыми для контроля этапов производства холерной химической вакцины и рассмотренными в данной работе. Отмечено, что применение клеточной линии СНО-К1 наиболее перспективно для замены биомоделей на промежуточных этапах контроля активных компонентов холерной химической вакцины. Разработанный методический подход впервые предлагается использовать на этапах производства холерной бивалентной химической вакцины. культура клеток, Vibrio cholerae, холерная химическая вакцина, контроль производства, холера. Vol 36(2020) N 3 p. 82-89; DOI 10.21519/0234-2758-2020-36-3-82-89A.V. Gaeva1*, O.V. Gromova1, O.S. Durakova1, S.V. Generalov1, L.F. Livanova1, O.A. Volokh1 Determination of Specific Activity of Cholera Chemical Vaccine Components using Cell Culture 1Russian Research Anti-Plague Institute «Microbe» of the Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing, Saratov, 410005 *[email protected] Received - 26.11.2019; Accepted - 15.05.2020 References The methods has been described to determine the dynamics of toxin production by the Vibrio cholerae 569B strain during submerged cultivation in bioreactor and of the antigenic activity of specific choleragen anatoxin fraction by anatoxin binding levels using cell cultures. High degree of consistency was observed between the results obtained via the method under consideration and those obtained via control methods at different stages of cholera chemical vaccine production. It was shown that the CHO-K1 cell line is the most promising substitute for biomodels at the intermediate stages of control of active cholera chemical vaccine components. The developed methodological approach was first proposed for use at the stages of cholera chemical bivalent vaccine manufacturing. cell culture, Vibrio cholerae, cholera chemical vaccine, production control, cholera.

scholarly journals Managing pH of Organic Matrices and New Commercial Substrates for Ornamental Plant Production: A Methodological Approach

Agronomy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 851
Author(s):  
Sonia Cacini ◽  
Sara Di Lonardo ◽  
Simone Orsenigo ◽  
Daniele Massa
Keyword(s):  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Buffering Capacity ◽  
Ornamental Plant ◽  
Plant Production ◽  
Climatic Chamber ◽  
Step Procedure ◽  
Coir Dust ◽  
Organic Matrices ◽  
Substrate Mixtures

Professional peat-free substrates for ornamental plant production are increasingly required by nursery growers. Most promising materials are green compost, coconut coir dust, and woody fibre, used alone or in mixtures. One of the major concerns is pH, usually higher than optimal. In this work, a method based on a three-step procedure was adopted to acidify three organic matrices alone or in mixtures and to individuate the most suitable product, between iron(II) sulphate 7-hydrate and elemental sulphur chips. Firstly, the determination of the buffering capacity by dilution with sulphuric acid was carried out to determine dosages. Afterwards, an incubation trial of 84 (iron(II) sulphate) or 120 days (sulphur chips) was conducted on matrices and substrate mixtures with calculated doses in a climatic chamber maintained at 21 °C. Iron(II) sulphate resulted not suitable because it caused a rapid, but not lasting, pH lowering and an excessive electrical conductivity (EC) increase. Sulphur chips could instead guarantee an adequate and lasting pH lowering. These results were then validated in the open field trial on matrices and substrates. The proposed acidification methodology could be considered in developing new substrates, but the rapidity of pH acidification and EC increase on plant and mineral nutrition should be further investigated.

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