scholarly journals Towards A Framework for Development of Operational and Maintenance Cost Model of Highway Project in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 89-95
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Cost Model ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Maintenance Cost ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cost Models ◽  
Model Research ◽  
Definition Of

A major role of cost model is to ensure that the resource being handled is maintainable, functional and secure. The last decade has shown that attention to the idea of cost model added value to accomplish this management. In the context of cost model research and practice, the purpose of this paper is to identify, compare and describe the different cost models and investigate their value parameters. A systematic literature review of various publications has been followed in order to categorize the different theoretical models and to analyze the key quality parameters in the cost model. The established eight theoretical models were described in the sense of cost and the variant research projects and structures have taken into account very diverse parameters. In cost models, this analysis organizes 11-various quality parameters into four relevant headings: individuals, system and material, economy and social. Among all value parameters, cost reduction and customer satisfaction, followed by efficiency, are the most prioritized value parameters. This paper results provide a sound basis and realistic interpretation of future research to harmonize the definition of cost model added value as it is based solely on literature review.

Striving for Inclusion in E-Learning and E-Health

2021 ◽  
pp. 44-72
Author(s):  
Sandra Sanchez-Gordon
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Online Platforms ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
To Come ◽  
Definition Of

The purpose of this chapter is to present a seven-year journey to understand the barriers that people face when interacting with e-learning and e-health online platforms and to come up with software engineering solutions to make these platforms more inclusive. This chapter per the author presents a set of contributions intended to serve as steppingstones to future research efforts. These contributions include a literature review about accessibility of e-learning platforms; the accessibility audit of e-learning and e-health platforms; the identification of accessibility requirements; the design of architectures, process, and models to improve accessibility; and the definition of a life cycle for the management of accessible online courses. In this context, this chapter relate the evolution of the research process followed and summarize the results obtained so far.

Governmental Service Transformation through Cost Scenarios Simulation

2012 ◽  
pp. 791-805
Author(s):  
Yannis Charalabidis
Keyword(s):  
Cost Estimation ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Cost Model ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Activity Based Costing ◽  
Cost Calculations ◽  
System Interoperability ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Office System

Formal methods for measuring the impact of interoperability on digital public services is emerging as an important research challenge in electronic government. The eGOVSIM model that is described in this chapter aims to provide administrations with a tool to calculate the gains from digitising and making interoperable services for citizens and businesses. The chapter presents existing methods for calculating the cost of services for the administration and the service consumers, such as the Standard Cost Model (SCM) and the Activity Based Costing (ABC). Then it goes on presenting a toolset for analytical cost calculations based on the various process steps and the information needs of each governmental service. The eGOVSIM toolset supports the definition of several service provision scenarios, such as front/back office system interoperability, cross-system or cross-organisational interoperability allowing the calculation of time, effort and cost elements, and relevant gains from the application of each scenario. Application results for two cases / scenarios are also presented, so that the reader can see the applicability and overall value of the approach. Lessons learned and future research directions for service cost estimation are also described.

What and who is an Antarctic ambassador?

Polar Record ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 497-506
Author(s):  
Karen A. Alexander ◽  
Daniela Liggett ◽  
Elizabeth Leane ◽  
Hanne E. F. Nielsen ◽  
Jennifer L. Bailey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Expert Elicitation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Definition Of

AbstractThe term “Antarctic ambassadorship” is increasingly used to represent an individual’s connection to Antarctica and their subsequent advocacy. However, there is little clarity regarding the concept. To address this, we combined a literature review with an expert elicitation workshop. We argue that (i) the concept of Antarctic ambassador has been understood in myriad ways; (ii) Antarctic ambassadors have a connection to, knowledge of and passion for Antarctica; (iii) they also have a commitment to defending and advancing Antarctic values and (iv) Antarctic ambassadorship is about more than advocacy. We propose the first comprehensive definition of Antarctic ambassadorship. We hope this will provide a cornerstone upon which future research, and a more informed governance of Antarctic tourism, can be built.

scholarly journals The experience – economy revisited: an interdisciplinary perspective and research agenda

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanina Chevtchouk ◽  
Cleopatra Veloutsou ◽  
Robert A. Paton
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Singular Term ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Brand Experience ◽  
Experience Economy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Sustainable Competitive Advantages

Purpose The marketing literature uses five different experience terms that are supposed to represent different streams of research. Many papers do not provide a definition, most of the used definitions are unclear, the different experience terms have similar dimensionality and are regularly used interchangeably or have the same meaning. In addition, the existing definitions are not adequately informed from other disciplines that have engaged with experience. This paper aims to build a comprehensive conceptual framework of experience in marketing informed by related disciplines aiming to provide a more holistic definition of the term. Design/methodology/approach This research follows previously established procedures by conducting a systematic literature review of experience. From the approximately 5,000 sources identified in three disciplines, 267 sources were selected, marketing (148), philosophy (90) and psychology (29). To address definitional issues the analysis focused on enlightening four premises. Findings This paper posits that the term brand experience can be used in all marketing-related experiences and proposes four premises that may resolve the vagaries associated with the term’s conceptualization. The four premises address the what, who, how and when of brand experience and aim to rectify conceptual issues. Brand experience is introduced as a multi-level phenomenon. Research limitations/implications The suggested singular term, brand experience, captures all experiences in marketing. The identified additional elements of brand experience, such as the levels of experience and the revision of emotions within brand experience as a continuum, tempered by repetition, should be considered in future research. Practical implications The multi-level conceptualization may provide a greater scope for dynamic approaches to brand experience design thus providing greater opportunities for managers to create sustainable competitive advantages and differentiation from competitors. Originality/value This paper completes a systematic literature review of brand experience across marketing, philosophy and psychology which delineates and enlightens the conceptualization of brand experience and presents brand experience in a multi-level conceptualization, opening the possibility for further theoretical, methodological and interdisciplinary promise.

scholarly journals Nowe wyzwania w zarządzaniu sprzedażą w kontekście rozwoju nowoczesnych technologii i pandemii COVID-19

e-mentor ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 61-72
Author(s):  
Marcin Gul ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Sales Management ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sales Strategy ◽  
Marketing Function ◽  
Advanced Technologies ◽  
Widespread Access ◽  
Definition Of

The purpose of the article is to systematize the knowledge on sales strategy and answer the question of whether current socio-economic conditions in the form of progressive digitalization and evolution of the sales function induce to update the definition of sales strategy. Furthermore, the study aims to verify whether the COVID-19 pandemic forces companies to reformulate their sales strategy. A non-systematic literature review supplemented by qualitative research was used as the research method. The first part of the paper presents the theoretical backgrounds of the analysis based on the literature review. The second part presents the results of the own research, enriched by the data from existing studies. Then, the results of the conducted discussion are presented. The final part of the paper contains a summary and the author's definition of sales management, focusing on sales strategy and a potential direction for future research. According to the analysis, the greatest challenge in implementing the assumed sales strategy is currently the COVID-19 pandemic, which significantly affects consumer behavior and limits market activities. However, with widespread access to advanced technologies and a flexible approach to strategy, most of the surveyed companies can meet their financial targets despite the economic crisis caused by the pandemic. When defining a sales strategy, it is necessary to consider the aspect of progressing digitalization and the evolution of the sales function, closely integrated with the marketing function.

scholarly journals Personal Energy at Work: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 13490
Author(s):  
Alexandra Francina Janneke Klijn ◽  
Maria Tims ◽  
Evgenia I. Lysova ◽  
Svetlana N. Khapova
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Empirical Investigation ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Theoretical Implication ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Similar Work ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Personal Energy

There has been a significant increase in studies on personal energy at work. Yet, research efforts are fragmented, given that scholars employ a diversity of related concepts. To bring clarity, we executed a two-fold systematic literature review. We crafted a definition of personal energy at work and a theoretical framework, outlining the dimensions, antecedents and boundary conditions. The theoretical implication of the framework is that it allows one to explain why—given similar work—some employees feel energized whereas others do not. The difference depends on the context that the employer offers, the personal characteristics of employees and the processes of strain and recovery. The paper concludes with a discussion of how future research can build on the proposed framework to advance the theoretical depth and empirical investigation of personal energy at work.

scholarly journals Appropriate leadership in nursing home care: a narrative review

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nick Zonneveld ◽  
Carina Pittens ◽  
Mirella Minkman
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Leadership Behaviors ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Nursing Home Care ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Definition Of

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to synthesize the existing evidence on leadership that best matches nursing home care, with a focus on behaviors, effects and influencing factors. Design/methodology/approach A narrative review was performed in three steps: the establishment of scope, systematic search in five databases and assessment and analysis of the literature identified. Findings A total of 44 articles were included in the review. The results of the study imply that a stronger focus on leadership behaviors related to the specific context rather than leadership styles could be of added value in nursing home care. Research limitations/implications Only articles applicable to nursing home care were included. The definition of “nursing home care” may differ between countries. This study only focused on the academic literature. Future research should focus on strategies and methods for the translation of leadership into behavior in practice. Practical implications A broader and more conceptual perspective on leadership in nursing homes – in which leadership is seen as an attribute of all employees and enacted in multiple layers of the organization – could support leadership practice. Originality/value Leadership is considered an important element in the delivery of good quality nursing home care. This study provides insight into leadership behaviors and influencing contextual factors specifically in nursing homes.

Defining the big social data paradigm through a systematic literature review approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianluca Solazzo ◽  
Gianluca Elia ◽  
Giuseppina Passiante
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This study aims to investigate the Big Social Data (BSD) paradigm, which still lacks a clear and shared definition, and causes a lack of clarity and understanding about its beneficial opportunities for practitioners. In the knowledge management (KM) domain, a clear characterization of the BSD paradigm can lead to more effective and efficient KM strategies, processes and systems that leverage a huge amount of structured and unstructured data sources. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts a systematic literature review (SLR) methodology based on a mixed analysis approach (unsupervised machine learning and human-based) applied to 199 research articles on BSD topics extracted from Scopus and Web of Science. In particular, machine learning processing has been implemented by using topic extraction and hierarchical clustering techniques. Findings The paper provides a threefold contribution: a conceptualization and a consensual definition of the BSD paradigm through the identification of four key conceptual pillars (i.e. sources, properties, technology and value exploitation); a characterization of the taxonomy of BSD data type that extends previous works on this topic; a research agenda for future research studies on BSD and its applications along with a KM perspective. Research limitations/implications The main limits of the research rely on the list of articles considered for the literature review that could be enlarged by considering further sources (in addition to Scopus and Web of Science) and/or further languages (in addition to English) and/or further years (the review considers papers published until 2018). Research implications concern the development of a research agenda organized along with five thematic issues, which can feed future research to deepen the paradigm of BSD and explore linkages with the KM field. Practical implications Practical implications concern the usage of the proposed definition of BSD to purposefully design applications and services based on BSD in knowledge-intensive domains to generate value for citizens, individuals, companies and territories. Originality/value The original contribution concerns the definition of the big data social paradigm built through an SLR the combines machine learning processing and human-based processing. Moreover, the research agenda deriving from the study contributes to investigate the BSD paradigm in the wider domain of KM.

Utilizing Online Academic Coaching as an Added Value for International Student Support

2021 ◽  
pp. 232-251
Author(s):  
Emily Guetzoian
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
International Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Academic Coaching ◽  
Online Learners ◽  
Online Higher Education ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Definition Of

This chapter explores the utilization of academic coaching as a way to support international students in the online higher education environment. International students and online learners experience barriers to academic success which have been amplified by the COVID pandemic. Given the lack of a widely accepted definition of academic coaching in academia, the author describes what academic coaching is and why it is different from other academic services such as advising or tutoring. This chapter also offers an implementation guide for campuses and departments considering the implementation of such a program on their campus, especially given the budget constraints caused by the pandemic. This guide includes suggestions of who can serve as an academic coach, ideal training topics for coaches, and logistical considerations for the online environment. The chapter concludes with a recommendation for future research on the topic of academic coaching, especially as it relates to online learners and international students.

Towards a taxonomy for real estate and land automated valuation systems

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brano Glumac ◽  
François Des Rosiers
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Predictive Accuracy ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Valuation Process ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Automated Valuation ◽  
New Framework

PurposeAutomated valuation models have been in use at least for the last 50 years in both academia and practice, while automated valuation recently re-emerged as very important with the rise of digital infrastructure. The current state of the art, therefore, justifies the dual contributions of this paper: organising existing knowledge and providing a new framework.Design/methodology/approachThis paper provides much-needed analysis and synthesis of the accumulated body of knowledge by proposing an updated classification of automated valuation approaches based on two criteria, and a taxonomy adapted to new trends. The latter requires a paradigm shift from models to automated valuation systems. Both classification and taxonomy arose after literature review.FindingsThis paper provides a framework for an explicit context under which automated valuation is carried out. To do so, authors propose a definition of automation valuation systems; contextualise the differences among theories, approaches, methods, models and systems present in automated valuation and introduce a classification of automated valuation approaches and a non-hierarchical taxonomy of automated valuation systems.Research limitations/implicationsPerhaps, a systematic literature review process instead of a selective list of 100 references could additionally validate the proposed classification and taxonomy.Practical implicationsThe new framework, underlying various dimensions of the automated valuation process, can help practitioners surpass judging models based purely on their predictive accuracy. Also, the automated valuation system is a more generic term that can better accommodate future research coming from a multitude of disciplines, more diverse business areas and enlarged variety of practical users.Originality/valueThis is the first paper that develops a taxonomy of automated valuation systems.

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