International Institute of
Alert System to Control Water Consumption for Domestic Service
Ulloa Rubio, Bertha; Galvez Carrillo, Rosa Patricia; Wong Aitken, Higinio Guillermo; Bermeo Rodríguez, Janett Ericka; Carrera Ruiz, Miguel Kewin (Peru)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.86
ABSTRACT:
The purpose of this research work was to carry out the design and construction
of the prototype of a control system, which allowed measuring and monitoring
water levels in domestic tanks. Therefore, it was necessary to use technologies
such as esp8266, HTTP and MQTT BROKER that are currently being projected
in the electronic market. In addition, the present investigation responds
to the observation that was made in the homes of Trujillo - Peru that
currently have consumption measurement systems that are physical and
whose procedures are done manually and periodically, in which it is
reported to the users within 25 or 30 days. It was also observed that
with the implementation of the alert system, users are informed about
the processes of filling and emptying liquid to their cell phone, thus
generating less production cost. All the information was stored on a
server and displayed on a client's Smartphone on the water consumption
in real time. Finally, the results were examined in a mobile application
where the query was made and the prototype was shown in real time, the
filling of liquid to the tank as well as its consumption to the users.
An Epilepsy Detection Model Based on EEG Signals: A New Approach
Saem Aldahr, Raghdah; Ilyas, Mohammad (United States)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.56
ABSTRACT:
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases that affects
about 65 million people worldwide. The patient with this disease is
usually characterized by recurrent seizures that cannot be predicted
at the time of their occurrence and are difficult to deal with, which
negatively affects the patient's quality of life. One of the most common
ways to diagnose cases of epilepsy is the method adopted to extract
information from the signals generated by the electroencephalogram (EEG).
Recently, the Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT) has been broadly utilized
as a time-frequency analysis tool for epileptic EEG signals using computer-aided
analysis. However, a few significant issues have not yet been profited
from DWT, including epileptic seizure detection systems. Furthermore,
in prior studies, the parameters and settings for DWT were chosen indiscriminately
or randomly. In this paper, we propose a promising model for epileptic
detection based on EEG signals, which integrates DWT, two evolutionary
algorithms, and features popularity concept. We divide the EEG signals
into their 7 maximum theoretical levels using all wavelet families to
give guidance for picking the appropriate DWT settings. Our technique
was applied to two separate benchmarked EEG datasets that yielded encouraging
results, with accuracy, recall, and f-score of (99.4%) on the UBonn
dataset and (100%) on the CHB-MIT dataset. When compared to existing
DWT-based techniques used in epileptic EEG analysis, the suggested approach
produces highly accurate and robust findings.
Analysis of Brand Positioning and Branding for the Development of New Brand Positioning Model
Štrausa, Evita; Gaile-Sarkane, Elīna (Latvia)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.142
ABSTRACT:
Nowadays, when the saturation of competition and offers is significant
barrier to brands entering the market and maintaining their position,
accurate and smart brand positioning is essential. Brand positioning
as a complex greatly affects the successful operation of the company
and that is important stage in the asset management strategy of the
trademark.
Within the framework of the work, research is carried out into the existing
models of brand positioning and branding in order to determine the components
of positioning and branding, which provide a comprehensive overview
of the approaches used.
The studied models contain unique attributes that allow to determine
the origin, method, and purpose of brand positioning. New brand positioning
model is created within the research and developed new model includes
components of the existing different brand positioning models offering
a holistic approach to brand positioning. The developed model includes
four dimensions of brand positioning, defining the following dimensions:
parts involved, areas involved, brand positioning objectives and the
result of brand positioning. In the next research stage, the author
will develop measurement criteria for the brand positioning model, so
that the model can be used as a brand positioning method for brand positioning
audit and as a tool to determine the direction of brand development.
Barriers to Innovation in the Knowledge Intensive Business Services
Suija-Markova, Inese; Mežaka, Ieva; Gaile-Sarkane, Elīna (Latvia)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.148
ABSTRACT:
The innovation process of knowledge intensive business services (KIBS)
is challenging because the information and knowledge required for innovation
come from a variety of sources, collaboration partners, and network
relationships. The purpose of this research is to identify barriers
that KIBS face during the innovation processes. This study is based
on a systematic literature review and an online survey of 103 enterprises
carried out at the beginning of 2022. The research study confirmed that
KIBS enterprises innovate for a diverse range of customers outside of
their own organization. Most innovations are developed in partnership
with different specialists and businesses, necessitating knowledge from
a variety of areas and specialities. As a result of this diversity,
KIBS are confronted with a variety of barriers in the innovation process
which are both knowledge and context related. According to the survey
findings, KIBS enterprises face different knowledge barriers during
the innovation process, with syntactic and semantic boundaries being
the most encountered challenges. Additionally, barriers such as time,
limited resources, hierarchy of authority, communication and collaboration
skills, conflicting agendas and ambitions, and leadership were identified
as frequently faced barriers during the KIBS innovation process.
Blockchain and Financial System: The Impact of Digital Technology on Mortgage Management – An Italian Case Study
Bruno, Elena; Cavallini, Iacopo; Iacoviello, Giuseppina (Italy)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.71
ABSTRACT:
The blockchain technology can be considered a technological revolution,
which today affects a wide range of areas in both private and business
activities. It consists of a ledger that is distributed and shared among
users to trace any kind of information related to activities carried
out in platforms in a transparent, immutable, secure and encrypted manner.
The aim of this work is to highlight how the blockchain technology can
contribute to improving the lending-borrowing circuit, recover profitability,
and fight against the entrance of new players in the credit market.
From a methodological point of view, the analysis has been carried out
with a qualitative approach on a case of a large Italian bank exposed
with systemic risk. The case study will highlight the effectiveness
of applying Blockchain technology to the credit delivery process in
terms of recovering profitability and protecting the security of the
data used for business decisions.
The main contribution of this paper is the systematic analysis of the
latest Blockchain banking innovation. Given that the research also includes
the case of mortgage loans, the analysis offers strategic insights to
predict the progress, as well as a technology development and dissemination
pattern, for the case of Blockchain banking.
Cell Behavior During Accelerated Passing Through Micro-Gap
Uehara, Shogo; Hashimoto, Shigehiro; Shimada, Sakyo; Kurihara, Ayaka (Japan)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.32
ABSTRACT:
A biological cell can pass through a narrow gap. The gap plays a role
of filter of cells in vivo. In the present study, deformation
of a cell during accelerated passing through a micro-gap in a micro
flow channel has been analyzed in vitro. A gap with the rectangular
cross section (7 μm height, 0.8 mm width, and 0.1 mm length) has
been made at the middle part of the micro flow channel by the photolithography
technique. Myoblasts (C2C12: mouse myoblast cells) were used in the
test. The flow rate of the medium fluid, in which cells were suspended,
was controlled by the pressure head between the inlet and outlet. The
deformation of smaller cells passing through the micro gap with an accelerated
velocity was observed with an inverted phase-contrast microscope. The
experimental results show that the elongated cell tends to tilt parallel
to the flow direction during accelerated passing through the gap.
Development of an Automatic Heartbeat Diagnosis System - Development Policy -
Hishida, Hirotoshi; Hishida, Yasuhiro; Tojo, Hayato; Tokuue, Koichi; Hishida, Keiko (Japan)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.22
ABSTRACT:
Diagnosis of heartbeats with a stethoscope is the simplest means of
diagnosing the heart. The widespread use of systems which allow patients
to auscultate their own heartbeats at home would be beneficial in the
following two ways: One is that it will be a tool for residents of underpopulated
areas where there is a shortage of doctors, the elderly who cannot afford
hospitals, etc., to manage their own health. Another is that it can
be a tool to educate young physicians about the skilled task of diagnosing
heartbeats.
The authors have begun to investigate the possibility of developing
such an automated heartbeat diagnostic system. This system should be
able to tell whether the patient is suffering from a conventionally
known lesion or not. The stethoscope used in the system must be usable
by the general public at home. For this purpose, the shape and usage
of the stethoscope must be refined. Automatic diagnosis can be expected
to be realized using neural-networks. However, since clinical data cannot
be trained initially, artificial data based on conventional medical
knowledge must be prepared. Both sound and image formats are expected
as input data formats to the neural-network.
Effect of Velocity on Behavior of Cells During Deceleration Through Micro-Gap
Uehara, Shogo; Hashimoto, Shigehiro; Kurihara, Ayaka (Japan)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.38
ABSTRACT:
The effect of the velocity on the behavior of cells during decelerated
passing through the micro-gap has been studied in vitro. A
gap with the rectangular cross section (7 μm high, 0.4 mm wide,
and 0.1 mm long) has been made at the middle part of the micro flow
channel by the photolithography technique. Myoblasts (C2C12: mouse myoblast
cells) were used in the experiment. The flow rate of the medium fluid,
in which cells were suspended, was varied by the pressure head between
the inlet and outlet. The deformation of each cell passing through the
micro gap was observed with an inverted phase-contrast microscope. The
experimental results show that cells tend to stretch perpendicular to
the flow direction in the micro-gap, as the velocity of cells decreases.
Effect of Wall Shear Stress Field on Deformation Cycle of 3T3-L1
Ono, Ryuya; Hashimoto, Shigehiro; Yonezawa, Hiroki; Kinoshiro, Haruki (Japan)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.26
ABSTRACT:
The effect of the shear stress on deformation cycle has been investigated
in vitro. To make a Couette type of shear flow, the culture
medium fluid was sandwiched with a constant gap between parallel walls:
a lower stationary culture disk, and an upper rotating disk. Mouse fat
precursor cells (3T3-L1) were used in the test. After cultivation without
flow for 24 hours for adhesion of cells on the lower plate, the shear
stress τ (0.4 Pa < τ < 2.0 Pa) was continuously applied on
cells for 12 hours in the incubator. The deformation of each cell was
tracked at the time lapse images observed by an inverted phase contrast
microscope placed in an incubator. The active cell deformation was maintained
under the shear stress of 1.0 Pa. The interval between rounding deformations
approaching a sphere tends to decrease when the shear stress is around
1.0 Pa.
Effect of Wall Shear Stress on Endothelial Cells Orientation Distribution
Yonezawa, Hiroki; Hashimoto, Shigehiro; Kinoshiro, Haruki; Nagasawa, Yuta (Japan)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.44
ABSTRACT:
The effect of wall shear stress on the deformation and rotation of each
cell was investigated in vitro. To make a Couette-type of shear
flow, the culture medium fluid was sandwiched with a constant gap between
parallel walls: a lower stationary culture disk, and an upper rotating
disk. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC) were used in this
experiment. After cultivation without flow for 24 hours for adhesion
of cells on the lower plate, a shear stress less than 2 Pa was continuously
applied to cells for 24 hours in the incubator. The behavior (deformation
and major axis angle) of each single cell was tracked using time-lapse
images observed by an inverted phase contrast microscope placed in the
incubator. The experimental results show that each cell tends to become
longer as the shear stress increases from 0.5 Pa to 1.5 Pa.
Effectiveness of Machine Learning on Human Activity Recognition Using Accelerometer and Gyroscope Sensors: A Survey
Alanazi, Munid; Saem Aldahr, Raghdah; Ilyas, Mohammad (United States)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.1
ABSTRACT:
HAR is defined as using machine learning to classify certain human activities
in specific time periods by learning from inertial sensor time series
data [2]. Over the past few years, the growth in the computational field
has been robust enough to transfer a world to a more intelligent place.
Currently, the electronic parts turn out to be available in many shapes
and sizes. For example, accelerometer and gyroscope sensors could be
manufactured into a single piece that can be operated in wired or wireless
settings (Bluetooth). Also, this piece could be used in smartphones
because the smartphone cannot operate most of its features without these
two sensors with respect to the other sensor (magnetometer and inclinometer).
The amount of data captured from these sensors in a time series format
is in billions of bytes. Human activity recognition is one of the important
applications that could be implemented by using these sensors blended
with certain machine learning algorithms. Such applications have become
important research area because these serve athletic, healthcare, and
personal use. This paper summarizes the important aspects of machine
learning, human activity recognition, and reviews existing scientific
literature in the field of human activity recognition.
Enhancing an Interdisciplinary Program With Blended Learning – Introducing MIT Micromasters Program in Finance Courses in RBS BITL Curricula
Rivera, Claudio A.; Bancroft, Justin; Siddiqui, Zakia (Latvia)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.121
ABSTRACT:
Research background: To build a proper interdisciplinary program, the
management of Universities should guarantee diversity of faculty members’
profiles, coordination between different academic departments, and introduction
of courses from various disciplines. This paper describes a case study
where RTU Riga Business School introduces MIT Micromasters Finance online
courses to deliver its interdisciplinary Baltic IT Leadership Program
(BITL). The authors summarize the experience with the first pilot projects
with MIT Micromasters, the take-aways from other blended learning experiments
used in finance courses, and the expected blueprint for adopting MIT
Micromasters courses in Finance.
Exploring Accountability for Sustainability and SDG in the Biopharmaceutical Industry
Segers, Jean-Pierre *; Franco, Dirk V. *; Gaile-Sarkane, Elina ** (* Belgium, ** Latvia)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.130
ABSTRACT:
Concerns about the global climate change, have put sustainability, the
sustainable development goals and ESG (Environment, Social and Governance)
at the top of the agenda of governments and industries and the multiple
stakeholder groups they interact with. This paper explores the accountability
for sustainability and of ESG-ratings in a selected industry – i.e.,
biopharmaceuticals – supported by evidence from exemplary case companies
in the biopharma ecosystem in Belgium.
Future Satellite Lifetime Prediction From the Historical Trend in Satellite Half-Lives
Batthula, Venkata Jaipal Reddy; Segall, Richard S.; Berleant, Daniel; Aboudja, Hyacinthe; Tsai, Peng-Hung (United States)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.6
ABSTRACT:
Satellite lifetime is one of the important characteristics of satellite
design and construction. When a satellite is about to fail, lifetime
estimation is also a matter of practicality, as reentry and disposal
can become operational matters. Satellite lifetime estimation is not
necessarily a one-time action, but can be repeated, and it depends on
many factors such as orbital parameters, operational requirements, and
various others.
Many products today are designed with safety, quality, and service life
in mind. Based on the historical trend in satellite lifetimes, the approach
used here is to predict the lifetimes of satellites using half-life
values of their launch year cohorts. Half-life calculations can be made
using either launch year or failure year cohorts, making a comparison
of these of interest in forecasting the future lifetimes of satellites.
This study focuses on analyzing satellite half-lives and using that
information to project lifetimes of satellites that are still operational
from the satellite launch year. We examine conformance of satellite
lifetime data to fitted curves that remove noise from the data and thereby
predict lifetimes of satellites from their launch year cohorts.
Improvement of Non-conformity Control System in Cosmetics Formula Development
Pētersone, Katrīna; Drēgere-Vaivode, Baiba (Latvia)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.115
ABSTRACT:
The non-conformity control system shall manage non-conformities to be
identified, documented, and evaluated according to applicable requirements
or standards. Many cosmetic products with a non-conforming composition
that have been placed on the market show that cosmetics companies need
to improve their non-conformity control systems to ensure product compliance
and a high level of consumer health protection. The research aims to
analyse the possibilities of improving the non-conformity control system
in cosmetics formula development. To ensure that the composition of
the formula complies with the regulatory requirements, they must be
clearly defined. Employees must be informed of the results to be achieved,
the sequence and interaction, responsibilities and authorities, and
the process must be documented. Using the Poka-Yoke method for the conformity
assessment of raw materials, it is possible to create conditions where
only authorised raw materials would be available to formula developers.
Compliance and safety aspects must be assessed before ordering or purchasing
samples for each new raw material. To ensure that the formula is safe,
MoS or margin of safety calculation, a Patch test, and other tests are
required depending on the type of formula being developed. To ensure
the validation of an appropriate formula, the validation criteria must
include regulatory requirements, and the conformity of the formula must
be assessed before validation.
Improving Agile Practices to Achieve Broader Success Across Public Sector Mission Challenges
Cherinka, R.; Prezzama, J. (United States)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.77
ABSTRACT:
Research shows that over half of Agile transformations undertaken by
organizations are failing. It is important to understand why this is
the case and to consider how Agile can be effective. Recent work by
several Agile founders and leading experts have recently been published
and referred to as the “Agile 2 Movement.” This movement addresses several
problems and pitfalls with the way Agile practices have been implemented
since the publication of the Agile manifesto and its adoption into widespread
practice. In this presentation, we will examine the motivation for the
Agile 2 movement, compare it to our experience working Agile transformation
across the Public Sector, and discuss key points to consider helping
make Agile an effective multidisciplinary team sport.
Increasing Performance Through Loyalty by Improving Customer Service Quality: Case Study of a Fuel Retailer
Zāga-Bremmere, Linda; Kokins, Gundars; Ozoliņš, Modris (Latvia)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.154
ABSTRACT:
This research article examines the connection between the perceived
quality of a customer-company service interaction in a retail environment
by analyzing the concepts of service quality and its impact on customer
satisfaction. To evaluate how service quality impacts a company’s performance
and which dimensions of service quality should be emphasized, the concept
of customer loyalty is cross-examined in the article to identify the
various performance-related outcomes. Measurement methods are evaluated
and applied in a case study involving a large fuel retailer in Latvia.
As a result of the empirical research involving SERVQUAL, CSAT, NPS
surveys, semi-structured interviews & qualitative content analysis,
practical improvement and focus areas for fuel retailers are suggested,
theoretical implications are discussed, and future research directions
are proposed.
Manager and Psychological Terror in a Company: The Impact of Management
Ozolina, Jana; Gaile-Sarkane, Elina (Latvia)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.110
ABSTRACT:
Every episode of psychological terror is an outcome of a conflict. There
is a belief that all conflicts are resolvable if they can be brought
to a stage of rational negotiations. However, not all conflicts can
be resolved, thus they can turn into a psychological terror against
one of the parts involved. Psychological terror in workspace can last
as long as it is allowed to exist [1], so its existence depends on the
leadership and organization culture. There is no single ideal formula
for resolving all conflicts in workspace, so the manager must be endowed
with good intuition and creativity in situations when it is necessary
to make the right decisions regarding psychological terror in the company.
The actions of management generally should be united, forward-looking,
and must be able to influence the course of events in the most positive
direction, as well as proactively implementing preventive measures of
psychological terror.
Secure Communications Based on Cognitive Multidisciplinary Strategies
La Manna, Mario (Italy)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.82
ABSTRACT:
The use of cognitive multidisciplinary strategies represents a powerful
tool to allow a communication system to transmit and receive data in
a secure way by working in parallel with other electromagnetic devices,
sharing the same frequency channels, without being affected by malfunctions
caused by unintentional or intentional interferences (e.g. jammers).
The cognitive operation is possible by modeling the channel behavior
and predicting future channel occupancy. The model of the electromagnetic
environment is based on the observation of the spectrum occupancy over
time and on suitable reinforced learning strategies to acquire the characteristics
of the channel occupancy. The learning operation is paramount, as the
prediction about channel occupancy is possible only after understanding
the behavior of the concurrent emitters present in the scenario. This
paper describes the concept of reinforced learning techniques, based
on emitter classification and matching and on human in the loop agent.
implemented on a number of real cases of emitter behavior. We show that,
in selected study cases, our reinforced learning techniques based on
cognitive multidisciplinary strategies can provide good performance,
even in presence of a consistent number of concurrent transmitters.
Spin Transfer Torque Evaluation Based on Coupled Spin and Charge Transport: A Finite Element Method Approach
Fiorentini, Simone *; Ender, Johannes *; Selberherr, Siegfried *; Goes, Wolfgang **; Sverdlov, Viktor * (* Austria, ** United Kingdom)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.12
ABSTRACT:
Emerging spin transfer torque magnetoresistive random access memories
(STT MRAM) are nonvolatile and offer high speed and endurance. The MRAM
cell necessarily includes a fixed reference magnetic layer and a free-to-switch
ferromagnetic layer (FL). The layers are separated by a tunnel barrier.
The FL usually consists of several sub-layers separated by nonmagnetic
buffer layers. The magnetization dynamics of the FL is governed by the
Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert (LLG) equation supplemented with the corresponding
torques. To accurately design MRAM cells it is necessary to evaluate
the torques acting on the magnetization in composite magnetic layers.
The torques depend on nonequilibrium spin accumulation generated by
an electric current. The electric current and the spin accumulation
also depend on the magnetization. Therefore, the LLG and the spin-charge
transport equations are coupled and must be solved simultaneously. We
apply the finite element method (FEM) to numerically solve this coupled
system of partial differential equations. We follow a modular approach
and use well-developed C++ FEM libraries. For the computation of the
torques acting in a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ), a magnetization-dependent
resistivity of the tunnel barrier is introduced. A fully three-dimensional
solution of the equations is performed to accurately model the torques
acting on the magnetization. The use of a unique set of equations for
the whole memory cell including the FL, fixed layer, contacts, and nonmagnetic
spacers is an ultimate advantage of our approach.
Sustainability Marketing in Organization Strategy: Case of Latvia
Kehris, Elmars; Gaile-Sarkane, Elina (Latvia)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.98
ABSTRACT:
Sustainability marketing provides organizations with multiple scenarios
on how to communicate their sustainability strategy with consumers,
investors, and stakeholders. Sustainability marketing depicts a more
realistic market in which participants have control over their surroundings
the organizations and customers share responsibility for the social
and environmental consequences of their production and consumption.
The Green Deal and its policies are transforming Europe’s economy and
its sectors into more sustainable business practices. Latvia is a part
of the European Union (EU) and sustainability is becoming a widely used
topic across industries. EU is implementing sustainability in their
decision-making processes and Latvian companies are starting to transform
their business practices. Therefore, this article will analyze if the
largest Latvian companies are using sustainability marketing in their
public communication and will define what are the most used forms of
sustainability marketing.
The Effects of Awareness of Industrial Revolution 4.0 on Physical Strength Development for Ethnic Minority People: An Exploratory Research in Vietnam
Thanh, Nguyen Chi; Dinh, Ngo Van; Trung, Tran; Thao, Trinh Thi Phuong; Trang, Nguyen Ngoc; Anh, Hoang Ngoc; Linh, Hoang Khanh (Vietnam)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.62
ABSTRACT:
Ethnic minority manpower is a component of manpower, with the criteria
of physical strength, mental power, and spirit power of the labor force.
The article aims to analyze the current state of awareness of ethnic
minority people about the IR4, the effects of the IR4 on physical strength,
and the issue of physical development for ethnic minority people in
Vietnam in the context of the IR4. The study conducted a survey with
3060 ethnic minority people from 2 ethnic minority groups in 9 provinces
of Vietnam. The results of data analysis show that people's awareness
of the IR4 has increased, helping people to improve their awareness
of the effects of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 on the physical strength
of ethnic minority people through which the consciousness of physical
factors and factors affecting the physical development of ethnic minority
people has also increased. In order to increase physical strength for
ethnic minority people, it is necessary to have solutions to increase
people's awareness of IR4 as well as its effect on physical strength.
Based on the research results, we propose a number of policies to develop
the physical strength of ethnic minorities in Vietnam.
The Impact of the Implementation of an Integrated Management System on the Operation of a Company: A Case of a Food Production Company
Mažeika, Elina; Pīlēna-Dālberga, Arta (Latvia)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.104
ABSTRACT:
The need for efficient, sustainable, and flexible systems in organizations
for a variety of products and services is growing rapidly. Companies
that regularly face overlapping requirements or areas of operation need
to consider the integration of different operations, processes and systems
into a single framework. For this purpose, companies may need to evaluate
the potential benefits of implementing an integrated management system.
In the food industry, significant emphasis is put on the control of
nonconformities as the safety of the company's products for the end
consumer is in question. Companies develop control processes within
integrated management systems to prevent nonconforming products from
reaching end-users.
The aim of this paper is to analyze the impacts of implementing an integrated
system in a company. Research methods such as literature review method
and qualitative content analysis, as well as logical analysis are applied.
Based on both the theoretical research and a case study of a food production
company the authors identify the main aspects of operation impacted
by the implementation of an integrated management system in a company
and determine the effects of implementation of an integrated system
focusing on the improvement of control of nonconformities in a food
production company.
The Improvement of Company Performance Based on Integrated Quality and Risk Management Approach
Kauškale, Agnese; Robertsone, Galina (Latvia)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.92
ABSTRACT:
Nowadays, Quality and Risk management plays an important role in ensuring
the high quality of products following the established laws, requirements,
or customer needs. Maintaining quality management in a company is essential
both for maintaining process efficiency and product quality and reducing
costs. The aim of this paper is to analyze how improving quality and
risk management affects the overall performance of the selected company,
also focusing on integration opportunities and improvement. The analysis
is performed in a manufacturing company with more than 1,000 employees.
Qualitative research methods are applied in the paper. Based on the
theoretical research and analysis of the organization, the authors identify
the main problems and propose possible improvement solutions.
Tracking Markers on Scaffold Associated with Movement of Cultured Myotubes
Endo, Yoshiaki; Hashimoto, Shigehiro; Sakai, Shusei; Shimayama, Tomoki (Japan)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.16
ABSTRACT:
The movement of micro matrix pattern markers on the rear side of the
scaffold thin film has been tracked associated with the movement of
the layer of myotubes under the cyclic electric pulse stimulation in
vitro. The scaffold was made of a thin polydimethylsiloxane film
(thickness of 6 μm), of which the back side had arrangement of
micro-protrusions (4 μm diameter, 2 μm height, interval 30
μm) made by the photolithography technique. Mouse myoblasts (C2C12)
were cultured to be differentiated into myotubes on the scaffold for
10 days. Markers on the film could be observed under a microscope, although
the contrast of markers was not sufficient to be automatically distinguished
from the pattern of myotubes. The experimental results show that the
local cyclic movement of the markers was able to be measured. The designed
scaffold has a potential to analyze the local contractile movement of
the layer of myotubes in vitro. The technology can be applied
to functional evaluation of engineered tissue.
Trust and Technology: Synchronizing Health, ICT, and Community-Based Education in Sub-Saharan Africa, to Turn a Third Rail Into a Holy Grail
Henkle-Langness, Teresa (United States)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.50
ABSTRACT:
Current sociological trends point to an increasing need for a systems-based
approach to public health—one that harmonizes the role of providers
with that of community health advocates who can assist with outreach
and engender public trust in the effort to promote disease prevention,
treatment, and global wellbeing. This paper evaluates the potential
role of visionary community schools as trust builders, specifically
in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Surely scientific research has wrought vaccines, treatments and preventions
that seem the holy grail of health systems. However, in some regions,
institutional research has at times become more of a third rail, a dangerous
idea that actually thwarts public cooperation. [1] The distance
between third rail and holy grail lies in a community’s level of trust
for science, for specific technological interventions, and for institutions.
This paper posits that deputizing students as the envoys of trust not
only lends purpose to global learning but also triggers attitudinal
shifts in the population, based on 2021 case studies at schools practicing
the Full-Circle Learning (FCL) model of education. As schools in the
developing world purposefully use communications technologies to exchange
information, the health benefits echo across borders, becoming increasingly
scalable.
Values Based Innovation – New Strategic Approach
Štrausa, Evita; Ence, Enno; Gaile-Sarkane, Elīna (Latvia)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.136
ABSTRACT:
Innovation ensures differentiation in highly competitive market, and
it drives economic development. However, values-based decisions determine
our actions in any situation, and from the business perspective values
correlation with the target audience is important basic criteria for
sustainable business. Within the research, the authors study values-based
innovation - the role of values in the development and implementation
of innovations as a strategic approach. Needs-based innovation is demand
driven, while values- based innovations will reach target audience more
precisely and will build confidence. Authors offer to develop positioning
and implementation of innovations using values detection, analysis and
values-driven strategy approach.
Scientific aim of the research is to analyse the practical
example of values-based innovation implementation strategy in food business.
Findings: The values-based innovation method as a new
strategic approach complements the innovation field. By focusing more
on this approach to innovation, the business environment and priorities
are changing.
Conclusions: Values as unifying elements in brand positioning
play a key role in sustainable interaction with the target audience.
Innovation provides differentiation, thus increasing export opportunities
and profit potential. Values-based innovation research within case study
provides practical example on the impact of innovations on business
development.
What Is the Uniqueness of a Media Brand? The Audience Perspective
Saulite, Linda; Sceulovs, Deniss (Latvia)
https://doi.org/10.54808/WMSCI2022.02.125
ABSTRACT:
While research on traditional media brands has increased in recent years,
few studies focus on news media brands and their brand strategies, particularly
regarding unique brand associations unrelated to media brand content
and their impact on audience media brand choice. Numerous studies emphasize
the importance of content as a component of the media brand and its
crucial function in audience selection. While this is true, in a market
where news and information are oversaturated and comparable, the question
for news media businesses is what differentiates them when the news
content may be identical across all platforms. This is particularly
true for younger audiences, who are more platform- and experience-driven.
In an environment where cross-platform distribution emphasizes the importance
of media brand associations and content experiences, media brands' ability
to maintain brand preference and choice in a highly competitive marketplace
becomes increasingly critical.
As the authors analyze, research indicates that younger audiences consume
fewer domestic media and prefer international media, raising the specter
of future domestic media audiences. Thus, examining the unique characteristics
of media brand associations that positively influence audience preference
and media brand choice among younger audiences would not only address
some difficult questions for national media brands about how to attract
younger audiences but also lay the groundwork for satisfying audiences'
needs for a seamless media brand experience across multiple platforms
without sacrificing strong and unique media brand associations.
This research highlights the importance of content experience in defining
the distinctiveness of media brands and its effect on brand selection
and audience consumption.
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