Towards an Ultimate Cashless Society and Potential Collaboration Between Blockchain and E-Payments

There are many different ways by which a user can make cashless payments—online banking, credit and debit cards, e-wallets, and QR codes just to name a few. The adoption of the methods of payment is largely determined by government rules as well as regulations in the respective countries. Hence, this study provides an in-depth discussion regarding the trends of e-payment adoption in selected countries. To strengthen the case for the digitalisation of transactions, the authors also consider the advantages of moving towards a cashless society. In addition, major issues that hinder the growth in the global adoption of e-payments found in cross-border transactions will be discussed. Furthermore, this chapter also explores the potential adaptation of blockchain technology on e-payment systems to solve the instant cross-border payment issue.

Initiating scientific collaborations across career levels and disciplines – a network analysis on behavioral data

Collaborations are essential in research, especially in answering increasingly complex questions that require integrating knowledge from different disciplines and that engage multiple stakeholders. Fostering such collaboration between newcomers and established researchers helps keep scientific communities alive while opening the way to innovation. But this is a challenge for scientific communities, especially as little is known about the onset of such collaborations. Prior social network research suggests that face-to-face interaction at scientific events as well as both network-driven selection patterns (reciprocity and transitivity) and patterns of active selection of specific others (homophily / heterophily) may be important. Learning science research implies, moreover, that selecting appropriate collaboration partners may require group awareness. In a field study at two scientific events on technology-enhanced learning (Alpine Rendez-Vous 2011 and 2013) including N = 5736 relations between 287 researchers, we investigated how researchers selected future collaboration partners, looking specifically at the role of career level, disciplinary background, and selection patterns. Face-to-face contact was measured using RFID devices. Additionally, a group awareness intervention was experimentally varied. Data was analyzed using RSiena and meta-analyses. The results showed that transitivity, reciprocity and contact duration are relevant for the identification of new potential collaboration partners. PhD students were less often chosen as new potential collaboration partners, and researchers with a background in Information Technology selected fewer new potential collaboration partners. However, group awareness support balanced this disciplinary difference. Theoretical, methodological, and practical implications of these findings are discussed.

Are Meetings Our Collective Value: Multiple Intelligent Approach to Leading Meetings: Matter od Strategy, Not Only Operation?

Meetings are part of everyday life of managers. Unfortunately, often too little attention is dedicated to them, therefore the paper addresses the role of the meetings in avoiding the threats to cross-group collaboration of different departments. The paper emphasizes collaboration blind spot which happens when managers do not do the first step in collaboration implementation correctly which is identifying the potential threats each group involved in the potential collaboration might feel. People often feel potential collaboration as a threat to their identity and legitimacy of their existing group and therefore act defensively or even avoid collaboration. We position meetings as a key element of organizational culture which needs to be professionaly managed and address them as a strategical tool for achieving organizational success in an efficient way.

Transforming Disciplined IT Functions

In today's fast-changing environment, many organizations are applying the DevOps (Development and Operations) concept to transform their IT functions and establish cross-functional IT teams to deliver software services quickly, reliably, and safely with end-to-end responsibility. The results of an empirical study on which this chapter is based presents platform-oriented, application-oriented, and mobile-oriented DevOps setups, outlining areas of potential collaboration between these DevOps setups and the importance of aligning the aims of development (process agility) and operations (process rigor). Based on the study, six indicators of successful DevOps integration formulated as recommendations for successful IT function transformation were identified.

Collaborative Governance dalam Kebijakan Sertifikasi Produksi Pangan Industri Rumah Tangga Kopi Bubuk Koto Tuo Kabupaten Tanah Datar

The facilitation in the implementation of the Ground Coffee Home Food Industry (IRTP) certification policy by Tanah Datar District has not been optimal. This situation is counterproductive, with Nagari Koto Tuo being listed as one of the largest producers of ground coffee in Tanah Datar Regency. Nearly 75% of the Nagari Koto Tuo people live from processing coffee from generation to generation for more than two generations. A total of 160 Ground Coffee IRTPs with 177 coffee trademarks are registered in Nagari Koto Tuo, ironically only 14 have SPP-IRT. The policy issued by BPOM RI No. 22/2018 for the ease of providing the Home Industry Food Production Certificate (SPP-IRT) has not been able to respond in policy by the Regency Governments. The Nagari Koto Tuo government is also limited in advocating for Ground Coffee IRTP. And, since the launch of the Village Fund, there have not been many programs/and budgets allocated related to this Nagari, coupled with the existence of Nagari Owned Enterprises (BUMNag), which do not have a core business according to the village potential, namely coffee. Research using qualitative methods with a case study approach to collaborative governance was conducted by identifying the involvement of actors and policies in providing IRTP for Ground Coffee. The collaborative governance model removes the barriers of actors related to synergy and policies that have been blocked in their respective powers and duties and their respective functions that nullify the society's potential. Collaboration between actors has proven to be an important element in the success of providing SPP-IRTP for Ground Coffee by optimizing socio-economic capital in village development. This is where the obstacles that occur that cause a lack of IRT-P.

MODEL KOLABORASI PEMERINTAH DAERAH DENGAN PERUSAHAAN LISTRIK NEGARA DAN PEMBANGKIT LISTRIK TENAGA BIOGAS DALAM MEMANFAATKAN ENERGI BARU TERBARUKAN

This research aims to analyze the collaboration policy of the Regional Government with the State Electricity Company and Biogas Power Plant in utilizing renewable energy. This research was conducted in Rantau Sakti Village, North Tambusai District, Rokan Hulu Regency, Riau Province using a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques used in this study in the form of interviews, observation and documentation studies. The results of the study found that the collaboration of the Regional Government with the State Electricity Company and the Biogas Power Plant in utilizing new and renewable energy is basically not yet created and formed intactly and comprehensively because based on the facts only indicates that there is a potential collaboration of the Regional Government with the State Electricity Company and Biogas Power Plant. If the Biogas Power Plant already has legality and clarity on the legal status and its management as a result of a change in the Regional Government Law which causes the authority in the energy sector to be drawn to the provincial level, the Regional Government of Rokan Hulu Regency loses management rights over the Power Plant Biogas.

Art and Mindfulness Behind Bars

Engaging in art and mindfulness activities has been found to have numerous positive effects on individuals regardless of age or setting. In recent years there have been an increased number of these programs finding their way into the correctional system. Research indicates that there are multiple benefits for individuals who are incarcerated that engage in these activities. The purpose of this volume is to highlight some of the successful implementations of art and mindfulness programs within the criminal justice system. The authors included in this issue represent a variety of disciplines from both the social sciences and arts in order to develop multidisciplinary understanding, discussion and potential collaboration.

Designing Adaptive Audio for Autonomous Driving: An Industrial and Academic-Led Design Challenge

The paper discusses a design challenge around the use of adaptive audio to support experience and uptake of autonomous driving. The paper outlines a collaboration that is currently being established between researchers at Swansea university and a major OEM that is set to examine user-centred approaches to designing audio that enhance and enrich human-experience with driving. The paper outlines the potential collaboration and describes how we will address the challenge to designing adaptive audio for unsupervised/autonomous driving. The paper outlines the research question we will address and how we will apply a tool/method that supports rapid prototyping for novice designers alongside addressing ideas around aesthetics in the interface and relationships between sound as a means for communication and as experience.

Surveying US College and University Dining Services for Potential Collaboration on Diet Change Research 2017-2018

Collaboration with colleges and universities may be a promising opportunity for collecting data on what foods people buy. This data could support research in animal advocacy and other fields seeking to change diet, including reducing the purchase and consumption of animal products. To help build these collaborations, information about the dining services at 66 campuses in the United States was collected. Using this information, we tried to identify campuses which were likely to have detailed information on the food students buy and be willing to collaborate with researchers. We identified three such campuses and 25 campuses that likely do not meet those criteria. Researchers should consider collaborating with the identified campuses, searching for additional campuses as well as alternative research methods that do not require such detailed information.