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Impact of ACO intelligent vehicle real-time software in finding shortest path
No full textIn the modern e-commerce landscape, timely package delivery faces hurdles amid fluctuating traffic conditions. This article proposes optimization techniques employing adaptable intelligent systems for dynamic route adjustments. The primary approach used here is an AI-driven optimal path routing system, leveraging Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) and Genetic Algorithm (GA). Integration of Google Maps (G-Map API) with real-time traffic data enhances route accuracy, ensuring efficient vehicle routing. By addressing these challenges, this research aims to streamline delivery processes and contribute to the advancement of vehicle routing methodologies in the dynamic e-commerce domain
Adapting Agile Principles For Digital Media Startups
Full text linkThis paper explores the adaptation of Agile Project Management principles to address the unique challenges faced by media startups and digital news ventures. Operating in fast-paced and dynamic environments, these entities require flexible project management approaches to respond to evolving landscapes and rapidly changing audience demands. Drawing on existing literature and empirical studies, the paper critically analyzes the application of Agile methodologies in media contexts, examining factors influencing successful Agile transformation and the implications for project outcomes. Additionally, the paper provides a review of theories such as Agile Manifesto and Scrum, providing insights into their origins, main arguments, and applications in project management. Through thematic organization and critical analysis, this study identifies research gaps and proposes directions for future studies. Leveraging peer-reviewed sources, including empirical research and literature reviews, this paper synthesizes findings to inform effective project management practices tailored to media startups. By addressing limitations and delimitations, this research ensures the rigor and relevance of our study. Ultimately, this research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by highlighting the need for tailored Agile approaches in specific industries, fostering innovation and adaptation in project management practices
Importance Of Mentoring Programs For Successful Remote Work Project Completion
Full text linkCovid-19 has upended the work environment tremendously. Around 50% of employees now work remotely at least some days of the week. And while researchers have studied extensively the impact of remote work on productivity and project performance, the importance of mentoring programs for successful remote work project execution has been neglected. One of the main bottlenecks remote projects face is the need for knowledge sharing which would otherwise occur naturally in the office. A potential solution to solve the bottleneck and encourage the process of knowledge sharing is by establishing formal mentoring programs which can guide remote workers and not only increase their satisfaction, but also improve project success rate. This study developed a theoretical framework for how mentoring programs could affect project success in the remote work setting by using project complexity as the mediator, and developed a linear regression model with interaction term to analyze the impact of mentoring on project success. The study found that mentoring programs have a positive effect on project success in the remote work environment, and that the effect of mentoring on project success increases as project complexity increases. The study is limited, however, by its small sample size and reliance on survey responses which could be biased. Future research is encouraged to analyze the impact mentoring programs have on project success for different industries, for different mentoring policies as well as for different remote work structures
Project Management and the Success of Post-merger or Post-acquisition Integration
Full text linkAcross various industries, organizations employ mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a key strategy to remain competitive and advance organizational growth. During the integration phase following M&As, they often face challenges due to the disconnect between project management practices and strategic imperatives. By analyzing two qualitative case studies and examining their organizational contexts, stakeholder dynamics, and mechanisms for knowledge transfer, this study explores how frameworks that integrate project management practices and strategic objectives can enhance integration outcomes. The findings highlight the importance of aligning operational tasks with strategic goals, clearing pathways of knowledge transfer, and aligning organizational cultures in the new, singular organization created due to the acquisition. Leadership and participatory practices were also critical in improving stakeholder engagement and reducing ambiguity, while technological and cultural challenges also impacted integration outcomes. The study offers actionable insights for tailoring integration frameworks to organizational contexts and suggests future research into longitudinal outcomes and the use of emerging technologies in integration processes. The insights from this study provide practical guidance for optimizing integration efforts and achieving M&A success
3rd Annual HU Research Symposium Program 2021
Full text link3rd Annual HU Research Symposium program and schedule of presenters. Presentations were held April 21st, 2021 virtually on the Teams platform
Setting up and configuring SLURM
No full textThis presentation will be explaining my progress on Project II working in HU\u27s High performance computing lab. One my main projects is using SLURM for workload management
Enhancing Mobile App User Experience: A Deep Learning Approach for System Design and Optimization
Full text linkThis paper presents a comprehensive framework for enhancing user experience in mobile applications through the integration of deep learning systems. The proposed system design encompasses various components, including data collection and preprocessing, model development and training, integration with mobile applications, dataset management service, model training service, model serving, hyperparameter optimization, metadata and artifact store, and workflow orchestration. Each component is meticulously designed with a focus on scalability, efficiency, isolation, and critical analysis. Innovative design principles are employed to ensure seamless integration, usability, and automation. Additionally, the paper discusses distributed training service design, advanced optimization techniques, and decision criteria for hyperparameter optimization library selection. Furthermore, the implementation details of model serving, metadata and artifact store, and workflow orchestration are provided, along with practical guidelines for model release, monitoring, and optimization. The paper concludes with a roadmap outlining the path to producing the software solution, emphasizing integration strategies, deployment innovations, and experimentation in production. Overall, this paper serves as a comprehensive guide for researchers and practitioners seeking to enhance user experience through deep learning systems in mobile applications
Adopting Information System Technologies In Construction Project Management
Full text linkThe construction sector has remained late in integrated information systems\u27 adopting process to perform the system improving processes. Lack of adoption of technology has been a root cause of the early issues they faced, such as budgetary and scheduling overshoots, quality defects, safety occurrences, and generally poor communication and coordination among the stakeholders. This research looks into the benefits and challenges, the key success factors, and the implications of using an array of information systems, including building information modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) sensing, and enterprise systems, to comprehensively address issues in project management in construction projects.
By using a meta-analysis that combines the published literature and its qualitative analysis, the study brings in empirical evidence of the types of information systems that can appropriately address varying project issues and establish integration requirements and practices for adoption that improve performance metrics such as cost, time, quality, safety, and productivity. The findings come up with an integrating construction framework for construction firms to be able to adopt and implement technology in the building process to fit into lean construction principles. The emergence of a unified framework that can digitize the building process would help the construction industry embrace the use of automation, monitoring, predictive analysis, and collaborative visualization to always produce the best outcome in every construction project
Best Practices in Traditional Project Management for Innovation and Cost Control Activities in the Biopharma Industry
Full text linkSince the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of accelerated drug development and approval has been well-resonated throughout the world. However, the drug development process is tedious, takes enormous time and resources, and requires regulatory approval. Innovation and financial efficacy are crucial to speeding up the process as industries strive to balance these two parameters. Through qualitative methodology, this research provides project management-related measures to improve innovation and cost control activities in the biopharma industry. It discusses the factors impacting innovation and sustainability and action items for the organization to improve its quality
Exploring The Influence Of Servant Leadership On Advertising Campaign Project Delivery Across The Factors Of Conflicting Priorities, And Cross-Functional Dynamics
Full text linkServant leadership\u27s role in advertising campaign project success is explored in this research project, addressing a significant gap in understanding its effectiveness. Chapter 2 synthesizes theoretical and empirical literature, highlighting the interconnectedness of servant leadership, organizational dynamics, and project outcomes. The study aims to investigate how servant leadership influences project success, offering actionable recommendations for advertising practitioners. Chapter 3 outlines a qualitative method approach to examine servant leadership\u27s impact, employing an interview collection method. Ethical considerations ensure participant confidentiality, while robust data analysis techniques mitigate potential limitations. By bridging theory with practice, this research contributes to understanding leadership\u27s impact on project success within the advertising industry, offering insights for academia and practical benefits for industry professionals