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Strategies For Success: A Systematic Review of Approaches Used by South African Companies to Expand into The African Region
Full text linkThe African region presents significant opportunities for South African companies seeking to expand their operations. However, navigating the complexities of the African business environment coming up with best fit strategies can be daunting. This systematic review aims to identify the strategies used by South African companies to successfully expand into the African region. A comprehensive search of electronic databases and hand searching of relevant journals and conference proceedings was utilised for the study. The findings of this research suggest that South African companies have employed a range of strategies to facilitate expansion, including ownership, partnerships, and adaptations to local conditions. The findings of the systematic review assist multinational companies pursuing cross border expansion in evaluating and deciding on the appropriate market entry strategy and also on the timing of getting into the foreign markets. It also assists policy makers in formulating business supportive policies and creating favourable operating environment, further the study assist the academia in bridging the theories on internationalization and African business expansion
Exploration And Practice of Multi-Zone Management in One Public Hospital
No full textThe establishment of a single hospital encompassing multiple districts represents a strategic approach to foster the high-quality advancement of healthcare services and the expansion of superior medical care. The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University has identified the primary challenges and complexities associated with the management of multiple districts within a hospital setting. Through years of exploration and practical application in multi-district management, the institution has developed a framework characterized by "collaboration between hospital and district, integrated management, and uniformity in service delivery." This framework has led to the formulation of differentiated strategies and management models for multi-hospital development, resulting in a sustainable growth pattern where each hospital district maintains its unique attributes while simultaneously enhancing mutual support and complementarity. This approach has significantly bolstered the efficiency of hospital management and facilitated the high-quality development of the institution, offering valuable insights for administrators of public hospitals
Compliance With the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Relating to Disclosure in Algeria
No full textThe present study aims at the highlighting of the disclosure standards in the international public sector accounting standards (IPSAS) as well as the implementation extent in the public accounting system in Algeria through the 18/15 organic law relating to the financial laws, in particular. In addition to that is the highlighting of a number of disclosure standards in international accounting, in general. The study adopted a descriptive, analytical approach to the disclosure standards relating to the public sector. The findings indicated that a number of disclosure standards relating to the public sector are implemented at 60%, which is a significant percentage that significantly contributes to the public sector modernization as well as the establishment of an effective, modern accounting system based on and mirrors transparency
The Stumbling Block: South African Police Service, and Non-Governmental Organisations Perspective on Human Trafficking in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Full text linkHuman trafficking is not a recent phenomenon. Acts of human abduction for illicit intentions are believed to have been occurring since time immemorial. In South Africa, human trafficking remains a huge threat to peace and security and violates the human rights of all affected individuals. The South African Police Service (SAPS) and relevant non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are two of the systems that should not stint their efforts in addressing this crime. In light of the aforementioned, this study explored i) the frequency of human trafficking occurrences in a month, ii) the effectiveness of the legislature in addressing human trafficking, iii) challenges faced by SAPS in addressing human trafficking, and iv) lastly, the strategies for curbing human trafficking in the city of Durban. The study adopted a qualitative research design with semi-structured one-on-one interviews used for data collection. Purposive sampling was used to select the nine (9) participants drawn from the SAPS and NGOs. The collected data were analysed using the inductive thematic analysis. It is envisaged that this study will be significant in assisting relevant structures such as the SAPS and NGOs in devising new and effective strategies to respond to human trafficking in Durban
Designing a Reliability Maintenance Plan for Refinery Plants: A Case Study of a Nigerian-Based Refinery and its Power Systems
Full text linkThis study developed a comprehensive and effective reliability maintenance plan for refinery plants. Using a Refinery based in Nigeria as a case study, the research identified key factors affecting the reliability of refinery operations and proposed strategic maintenance measures to enhance operational efficiency and safety. The study utilized reliability centered maintenance (RCM) and failure modes and effect analysis (FMEA). From the evaluation, breaking down the components of the power system in the plant and addressing them individually exposes more vividly the errors in that system. Each failure mode was analyzed in terms of possible consequences on operation, function, or system status. The subject of risk assessment was presented and utilized to develop an approach for implementing the RCM in refinery power systems Finally, a proposed action plan was introduced to reduce the RPN number, thereby increasing the overall reliability and efficiency of the system component. It was observed that by reducing the RPN of each component, the overall efficiency of that component increases saving the company huge maintenance cost
Data Representation for Deep Learning - Based Arabic Text Summarization Performance Using Python Results
No full textA sequence-to-sequence model is used as the foundation for a suggested abstractive Arabic text summarizing system. Our goal is to create a sequence-to-sequence model by utilizing multiple deep artificial neural networks and determining which one performs the best. The encoder and decoder have been developed using several layers of recurrent neural networks, gated recurrent units, recursive neural networks, convolutional neural networks, long short-term memory, and bidirectional long short-term memory. We are re-implementing the fundamental summarization model in this study, which uses the sequence-to-sequence framework. Using a Google Colab Jupiter notebook that runs smoothly, we have constructed these models using the Keras library. The results further demonstrate that one of the key techniques that has led to breakthrough performance with deep neural networks is the use of Gensim for word embeddings over other text representations by abstractive summarization models, along with FastText, a library for efficient learning of word representations and sentence classification
The Impact of Perceived Brand Globalness on Credibility and Purchase Intention
Full text linkThis work explores the impact of brand globalness in shaping the purchase intention of the brands among Iraqi consumers. Moreover, this study also look how brand credibility mediates the association between brand globalness and purchase intention. The independent variable of the study is brand globalness and the study's dependent variable is purchase intention, while brand credibility is used as the mediator. The questionnaire was used as a data-gathering tool, and 405 people participated. The PLS-SEM is used as statistical software. The result displays that brand globalness influences the credibility of the brands positively and significantly. Moreover, brand credibility influences the purchase intention positively and significantly. In addition, the study also confirms that credibility mediates the globalness and purchase intention nexus. The study discusses practical implications for brand managers
Synthesis of Novel Nanocomposite CaO/AC/ZnO from Biogenic Wastes of Date Palm Seeds from The Najran Region (Saudi Arabia) and Eggshells for Degradation of Methylene Blue
No full textMetal nanoparticles and activated carbon-based nanocomposite materials are gaining popularity due to their numerous potential applications in a wide range of materials science areas. The current study aims to create novel photocatalyst frameworks for nanocomposites that were synthesized from biogenic waste and used to photodegrade methylene blue (MB) in wastewater under visible light. The activated carbon from date seeds was calcinated at a temperature of 700°C for two hours, and its surface was improved using zinc oxide nanoparticles and calcium oxide nanoparticles manufactured from eggshells at 900oC. XRD, FT-IR, SEM, BET, and TEM analyses were used to characterize the produced nanocomposites. The synthesized nanocomposite photocatalytic activity was evaluated by degrading MB dyes, its model of water pollution. The results showed that the nanocomposite CaO/AC/ZnO has a mesoporous structure with great sorption capability. Also, the photodegradation efficiency of MB using AC, CaO, AC/ZnO, and CaO/AC/ZnO nanocomposite was 33.23, 37.58, 54.61, and 88.92%, respectively, after100 min of sunlight irradiation indicating that photodegradation efficiency increases by improving the surface properties of AC. The CaO/AC/ZnO nanocomposite exhibited a 96.7% removal efficiency of MB following 120 min of visible light radiation exposure. Therefore, the CaO/AC/ZnO nanocomposite has a promising opportunity to function as a versatile and effective photocatalyst for photodegradation of organic dyes in wastewater
Improving Reading Comprehension in Secondary School Students through ICT Tools: An Innovative Approach
Full text linkThe research focused on determining the influence of ICT tools in improving reading comprehension in second grade secondary school students. A quantitative approach and a quasi-experimental design were used, with a sample of 74 students divided into two groups: one experimental and one control. A questionnaire validated by experts was applied for data collection and the Jasp program was used for data analysis, using the Mann-Whitney U coefficient. The results showed that reading comprehension improves significantly (p<.05) with a large effect size after the application of ICT tools. It is concluded that reading comprehension is a skill that can be improved through the application of educational programs that incorporate digital tools. These findings suggest the importance of implementing digital technologies in the educational field to improve students' reading comprehension
Socioeconomic Impact of A2 Milk Production in Colombia and Its Projection in The International Market
Full text linkThis study focuses on investigating the socioeconomic impact of A2 milk production in Colombia and its projection on an international scale, with a focus on international business. The main objective is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the state of the art related to the commercialization of A2 milk in the Colombian dairy sector, exploring its implementation at a global level, consumption trends, sustainability, and target audience, to consolidate current knowledge in this area. The methodology is based on the collection of various sources of knowledge, covering studies from 2010 to 2023, relevant documents, bibliographic references, business magazines, and previous studies on the adoption of the production of this alternative in different countries, using specialized databases. Specific keywords linked to A2 milk, dairy marketing, consumption trends, and the national and international dairy market are used, facilitating the collection of references and the corresponding analysis through an inductive method. The content addresses crucial issues such as diversification of milk production, innovation in dairy products, and consumption alternatives for a wider population, as well as opportunities and challenges present in Colombian dairy production. In essence, this work seeks to provide a detailed analysis of the commercialization of A2 milk internationally and in Colombia, identifying significant patterns that can contribute to its implementation in the Colombian market and facilitate its expansion globally in the context of international business. In conclusion, the comprehensive research addresses the socioeconomic impact of A2 milk production in Colombia and its international projection from an international business perspective. The comprehensive literature review and data collection have provided a complete picture of the consumption trends, sustainability, and target audience associated with the commercialization of this dairy alternative