Assessing stakeholder satisfaction in PPP transport projects in developing countries: evidence from Vietnam

PurposePublic-Private Partnership (PPP) model still contains the obstacle in partnership, which can lead to different satisfaction between project participants. Therefore, project managers need to consider stakeholder satisfaction to ensure success in PPP implementation. However, this problem is limited in the previous studies in developing countries. The purpose of this study is to evaluate stakeholder satisfaction of PPP transport projects in developing countries.Design/methodology/approachA total of 15 satisfaction factors were identified and four main groupings were introduced by a review of the literature and expert interview rounds, including satisfaction of general public, satisfaction of private sector, satisfaction of government and satisfaction of end-users. A PPP expressway project in Vietnam was used to illustrate for this analysis. Data were collected through a questionnaire survey with 31 validated responses. The fuzzy synthetic evaluation method was then applied to evaluate satisfaction index for the stakeholder satisfaction of PPP transport projects in Vietnam as a developing country.FindingsThe analyzed result showed that the project participants are basically satisfied with gained outcomes of the experimental project with the satisfaction index = 3.46. Specifically, the general public expressed that they are “satisfied” with satisfaction index = 4.08. Meanwhile, end-users, government and private sector are “basically satisfied” with the project outcome (the satisfaction index of 3.31, 3.16 and 3.04, respectively).Originality/valueThis study provides more depth understanding of the satisfaction factor with transport infrastructure service in developing countries through PPP procurement. In addition, the decision-makers might utilize this evaluation model for rating the stakeholder satisfaction of real PPP projects to ensure project success.

Evaluation model of teaching effectiveness of sports characteristic course based on intelligent fuzzy system

In order to improve the accuracy of the teaching effect evaluation, a teaching effect evaluation model based on the intelligent fuzzy system is designed. The evaluation index are selected based on the teaching situation of physical education courses, relevant national policy documents, subject textbooks, intelligent fuzzy system to modify the index system through expert interview, determine the weight coefficient of each index by hierarchical analysis method (AHP), and calculate the single layer and total ranking of the index matrix to realize the evaluation of physical education courses. The test results show that the fuzzy evaluation accuracy of the proposed model is above 95.63%, with high evaluation performance and strong utility.

A Qualitative Expert Interview Study: Mobility Health in Indonesia

Background: Indonesia has an ageing population that can develop mobility health-related problems in the future, including osteoporosis, arthritis, sarcopenia, low back pain, neck pain, and peripheral neuropathy. However, there are limited references and research that look upon mobility health and problems surrounding it in Indonesia. Aims: To improve understanding on issues surrounding mobility health in Indonesia through a semi-structured interview with relevant experts. Method: Semi-structured qualitative interviews via phone calls were conducted with eight different experts. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Experts with experience dealing with mobility (bone, muscle, joint, movement) related issues for more than ten years, working in Indonesia, and communicating in English or Bahasa Indonesia were included. Results: Four themes were then identified across the experts on issues surrounding mobility health in Indonesia; this includes [1] screening and assessment of mobility health, [2] treatment for mobility health problems, [3] awareness campaign, [4] supplement for mobility health. Conclusions: Diagnostic modalities for mobility health are abundant but still expensive. Treatment of mobility health with herbal medicine (jamu) might be beneficial. Social media can be a promising tool to increase awareness regarding mobility health. In general, there needs to be a change in mindset from curative to prevention in both health care providers and the general population.

Research on the influence of fuzzy mathematics simulation model in the development of Wushu market

The paper adopts research methods such as literature data method, expert interview method and mathematical statistics method, and uses fuzzy mathematics theory to make a quantitative comprehensive evaluation of related data of martial arts industry. The research conclusions obtained are as follows. The shortcomings of the martial arts industry in the process of marketisation are: (1) lack of human resources; (2) local enthusiasm for investing in the martial arts industry is not high; (3) related industries and platforms that can be used are less. Suggestions to address these are: (1) improve the popularity and influence of martial arts products; (2) formulate relevant policies and regulations to guide the development direction of the martial arts industry; (3) strengthen cooperation with the media, cultivate and package high-level martial arts professionals and establish a martial arts brand image.

Application of VR in the Experimental Teaching of Animation Art

As computer technology advanced, VR has emerged. It is a virtual environment based on high-tech computer technology that can bring people a sense of reality and sensory experience. Through specific devices or equipment, it uses unique means to interact and communicate with the target object in the virtual environment, so that the professor can get a sense of reality and immersive experience. In order to increase students’ interest in teaching content, and at the same time to develop the education industry to achieve technology, this article combines virtual reality technology with experimental teaching. The paper discusses the use of VR in animation art experimental teaching and plans to provide thoughts and instructions about the fresh way in animation experimental teaching. This paper proposes the application research methods of VR in animation experiment teaching, including literature research method, expert interview method, questionnaire survey method, VR animation art teaching based on image method, and VR animation teaching evaluation clustering algorithm, which is used for conducting research experiments on the utilization of VR in animation art experimental learning. The experimental results in this article show that 96.25% of students like animation art VR experimental teaching system, which is helpful to the development of the teaching work.

Migration Trail: Exploring the Interplay Between Data visualisation, Cartography and Fiction

This chapter focuses on the interplay between data visualisation, fiction and cartography in the context of migration. It revolves around a case study of Migration Trail, a website that attempts to provide an original portrayal of human mobility. First, it explores recent literature on each of the three elements interacting on the site. This is followed by an in-depth investigation of their interplay in the overall experience. The study employs a multi-method approach to the content, combining multimodal analysis, that is further validated with a semi-structured expert interview. The research thoroughly maps Migration Trail’s functions, including the dynamic interplay of its different multimedia elements. Ultimately, the chapter reflects on the question: To what extent can fictional narratives and the multimedia approach in a fictional production like Migration Trail successfully challenge stereotypical portrayals of migrants? The analysis shows that there is potential to go beyond the dichotomous, typical representation of migrants, but that it can also fall into the trap of repeating the “deservingness” trope that is part of common imaginaries of migration into Europe.

Application of Fuzzy Analytical Network Process and VIKOR Model in Foreign Trade Supplier Selection

The technology in Taiwan’s panel industry is changing fast. However, after the financial tsunami and the increased price for raw materials, enterprises’ abilities to select suppliers and purchase have great influences on plan implementation. Therefore, with the prevailing issues of supply chain management, how to evaluate and select appropriate suppliers has become a very important topic for enterprises. Depending on customers’ needs, the requirements for suppliers vary from industry to industry. On this basis, this study summarizes and analyzes the literature on supplier selection to develop the supplier selection criteria, constructs the hierarchical network architecture by an expert interview, and proposes a complete supplier evaluation model by the fuzzy theory and network analysis. This study shows that the order of the important dimensions is as follows: performance evaluation, customer service, technology and competitiveness, cost benefits, and architecture, and the most important criterion is quality. Finally, the material suppliers of backlight modules in the panel industry are taken as the examples and ranked by VIKOR, based on their merits and demerits, to help related industries to understand their current advantages and disadvantages according to the selection results obtained by the fuzzy analytical network process and improve the gap between their actual situations and enterprises’ expectations and thus enhance their competitiveness.

Developing Evaluation Criteria for Competency-Based Curriculum in Medical Colleges

Background The present study was conducted to examine the operation status of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which has become the main curriculum in the medical schools in Korea, and prepare valid evaluation criteria consented by experts to make improvements. The evaluation criteria were derived based on a model built by combining the Context, Input, Process and Product (CIPP) evaluation model and the Kirkpatrick evaluation model, which are representative educational evaluation models. Methods Firstly, literature survey was performed and a semi-structured interview was conducted with 5 experts to develop a draft of the evaluation criteria. To verify the validity of the draft of the developed evaluation criteria, two surveys based on the modified Delphi methodology were conducted with a panel consisting of 20 experts. Results Based on the literature survey and the expert interview, a draft of the evaluation criteria was derived, including 5 evaluation areas, 18 evaluation items and 58 evaluation indicators. Two Delphi surveys were conducted to validate the evaluation criteria. The evaluation criteria that showed a relatively low content validity ratio (CVR) were corrected and complemented by reflecting the experts’ opinions to finally derive 5 evaluation areas, 16 evaluation items and 51 evaluation indicators. Conclusions The significance of the present study is that an evaluation model and its evaluation criteria suitable for the curriculums of the medical schools in Korea were developed with the consensus of the experts. The preparation of valid evaluation criteria will open up the possibility of improving the evaluation in medical schools, contributing to the improvement of the educational quality and the continued quality improvement of medical education.

Factors impacting BIM application in prefabricated buildings in China with DEMATEL-ISM

Purpose Some papers have investigated the complex factors impacting building information modeling (BIM) application in prefabricated buildings (PBs), but few paid attention to their interaction relationships. Ignoring the fact that different factors are not isolated may lead to some key factors being overlooked without appropriate improvement strategies being proposed. This paper aims to analyze those factors and their inter-relationships, with the view to identify the critical factors and their interaction relationships so as to derive constructive strategies that would effectively facilitate BIM adoption in Chinese prefabrication. Design/methodology/approach First, factors influencing BIM application in prefabrication are extracted and collated by literature review, expert interview and analysis of PBs characteristics. Thereafter, an evaluation laboratory (decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory) and interpretive structural modeling are used to explore the relationships and hierarchy among the factors. Based on the degree of cause and centrality, critical factors are extracted and the interaction relationship are investigated. Findings The results show that BIM policies and standards for PBs are the main causal factors. The maturity of BIM software and BIM data interface for PBs, willingness to share data, the strategic goals of the enterprise, BIM law and BIM input and benefit are the main transitional factors while BIM staff and workflow, enterprise attitude, distribution of BIM liability and cooperation of participants are the main direct factors. Originality/value Based on the above findings, corresponding improvement strategies are proposed so as to promote BIM application in prefabrication and the rapid development of China’s PBs efficiently.

The Ideas of Sustainable and Green Marketing Based on the Internet of Everything—The Case of the Dairy Industry

The use of advanced computer technologies has dramatically changed marketing. Concepts such as smart, sustainable, and green marketing have emerged in the last 20 years. One of these new technologies is the Internet of Things (IoT), which has led to the development of the activities and performances of industries in various dimensions. For the various objects, such as people, processes, and data, involved in marketing activities, the Internet of Everything (IoE) as an evolved IoT is a possible future scenario. Some sectors pretend to be the first to implement this, and the more they rely on dynamic, unstable customer needs, the better a solution the IoE is for them. Therefore, this paper presents a clear vision of smart, sustainable marketing based on the IoE in one of the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industries, the dairy industry. Key factors are identified to help readers understand this concept better. The expert interview makes it possible to draw a picture of the factors that have helped successfully implement the IoE in the dairy sector.