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ECONOMIC CYCLES AND THE THERMODYNAMIC UNCERTAINTY RELATIONS
Full text linkIn the century and a half since Maxwell first conjured his “finite being” which Lord Kelvin subsequently dubbed a “daemon”, researchers have explored the connections between non-equilibrium thermodynamics, entropy, and information theory. In recent years various Thermodynamic Uncertainty Relations (TURs) have been derived to inform upon the relationship between the entropy production and the precision possible in thermodynamic machines and processes. In this paper the recently derived TURs are applied to a hypothetical thermodynamic economy. The TURs define the lower bound on the total entropy production of the economy. Changes in the economy’s entropy production rate have important consequences for the stability of the economic systems, the growth of inflation and play a central role in the evolution of the business cycle. This new perspective has important implications for policy makers, researchers, and other economic actors
TOWARDS A SPATIAL DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR TERRITORY PLANNING
Full text linkIn this paper, we introduce a multicriteria flexible decision-making system for regional planning. The proposed spatial decision support system integrates several variants which contribute simultaneously to obtain a better territorial context analysis. The suggested Multicriteria Spatial Decision Support System (MC-SDSS) mainly employs an improved version of Electre III as a methodological evaluation approach. Indeed, the classical Electre III method suffers from a few irregularities that can be considerably minimized by the use of optimization methods issued from Artificial Intelligence and Operational Research. The proposed approach has improved the decision quality for territory decision makers in the realisation of regional planning projects and particularly in identifying a surface area that more effectively meets certain criteria
ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ISO 45001 STANDARD ON SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION MANAGEMENT IN A CERTIFIED ALGERIAN PORT COMPANY -CASE STUDY OF INTERNATIONAL DJEN DJEN PORT-
Full text linkThe ISO 45001 relates to sustainable development goals. ISO 45001 management standard focuses on occupational health and safety. This study was conducted to examine the relationship between ISO45001 standards and sustainable innovation management about the implementation of the ISO 56000 standard in the port company DJEN DJEN, Jijel, Algeria. Data was collected using questionnaires from a random sample 26 responds. A quantitative methodology has been chosen and treated by SPSS.v26. The findings imply that the port is already certified of ISO 45001 standard in order to consistently balance the economics with the environment and enhance skills and staff’s involvement in the company
AN OVERVIEW OF THE CRITERIA AND DIMENSIONS OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ARAB MODELS FOR EXCELLENCE MANAGEMENT IN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Full text linkThere exists a set of global models that have focused primarily on excellence and its management, each relying on different criteria and principles. These models addressing excellence management vary both at the global and Arab levels. Clarifying the underlying principles and governing values of these models is of utmost importance. This clarification aids organizations in ensuring the application of excellence standards, measuring the level of performance or service provided. Hence, the significance of this study emerges, aiming to present some models and awards of excellence in Arab countries, highlighting their key features and dimensions, and attempting to compare them with global excellence management models. The study concludes that both global and Arab excellence models share many dimensions and criteria through which excellence is managed within organizations, as these organizations operate globally within the framework of openness to the global market
ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF GREEN TRAINING ON COMPETENCIES DEVELOPMENT USING PLS-SEM -CASE STUDY: CHIALI COMPANY
Full text linkThis study aims to show the impact of green training on competencies development in Chiali company. We took a sample of 85 individuals who are distributed on different professional categories. After treating data of a sample of 79 individuals using SmartPLS3, the results show the following: There is a positive impact of training needs assessment on competencies development for Chiali company. Moreover, there is a positive impact of training design on competencies development for Chiali company, there is a positive impact of training effectiveness on competencies development for Chiali company, finally, there is a positive impact of training evaluation on competencies development for Chiali company. 
ANALYSIS OF FACTORS AFFECTING SATISFACTION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TEAM.THE CASE VIET NAM
No full textFor the first time, this study outlines the concepts of science and technology human resources, analyzes and evaluates the strengths, weaknesses and causes of limitations of Vietnam's science and technology human resources over 20 years. At the same time, propose solutions to comprehensively develop this team in the coming international integration period. These include: strengthening the system of organizations and apparatus, attracting talented people, developing the scale and quality of human resources in science and technology, and cooperating to commercialize research results and publish them internationally. With the desk research method, using secondary data, the authors have deeply analyzed the mechanisms and policies of management, use and development of science and technology human resources in Vietnam. The article uses a dialectical, positivist approach, compares experiences and contrasts the policies of modern scientific and technological human resource development to assess reality and upcoming requirements
EFFECT OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT ON EMPLOYEE ATTITUDE IN LAFARGE CEMENT PLC CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
Full text linkThis study carried out a review of the effect of change management on employee attitude in Lafarge Cement Plc Cross River State, Nigeria. The study used examined Lewin's theory of behaviour to provide a theoretical foundation for the study. Primary data was used for the study and they were obtained using structured questionnaire from a sample of 109 senior staff of Lafarge Cement Plc Cross River State. Multiple regression analysis was used for the study and the hypotheses of the study were tested using the probability value of the regression estimates. The findings of the study indicates that innovation management has a positive effect on employee attitude in Lafarge Cement Plc Cross River State, Nigeria and the effect is statistically significant (p<0.005). Resource management has a positive effect on employee attitude in Lafarge Cement Plc Cross River State, Nigeria and the effect is statistically significant (p<0.005). Training was found to have a negative effect on employee attitude in Lafarge Cement Plc Cross River State, Nigeria and the effect is not statistically significant (p>0.005). It was concluded that for change to succeed, the human aspect to change management must be successfully addressed in order to avoid resistance to change. It was recommended among others that the management of the Lafarge Cement Plc Cross River State Nigeria can bring about effective change management in the industry if they utilize the potent power of training, which can be on-the-job or off-the-job training. This is because, training and development of employees equips them with the requisite skills to handle both planned and unplanned change in the industry and give the company competitive advantage
COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT IN COMMUNITY POLICING WITHIN THE ADDIS ABABA CITY ORGANIZATION
Full text linkCommunity development focuses on improving the quality of life and well-being of individuals and communities. This exploratory study used a descriptive research design and mixed methods research strategy. The study uses primary and secondary data, including questionnaires and interviews with front-line police, intermediate and senior officials, and unpublished documents from verified organizations such as the AAPC. The quantitative approach focuses on the degree to which community policing is applied, while qualitative approaches identify obstacles to successful deployment. This research aimed to provide unbiased descriptions of experiences in natural settings. However, the increase in crime has reduced public confidence and security, leading to low levels of human well-being. The Ethiopian government has worked to identify the root cause of the problem and implement initiatives to ensure smooth operations. Police have involved community participation in problem-solving partnerships, and various community programs have been organized to provide knowledge and skills in handling crime-related cases. This has enhanced community confidence and overall well-being
THE ROLE OF ISLAMIC WINDOWS IN ENHANCING ISLAMIC BANKING: A CASE STUDY OF MEETHAQ WINDOW FOR ISLAMIC BANKING (2013-2022)
Full text linkThis study aims to shed light on one of the advantages of Islamic windows, which is enhancing Islamic banking, through presenting and analyzing the experience of Maethaq Window for Islamic Banking in the Sultanate of Oman during the period (2013-2022). The study concluded that Maethaq Window has contributed to the promotion of Islamic banking by successfully attracting significant Islamic deposits, particularly investment deposits, which constitute 70% of its total deposits. It has diversified its financing formats in the form of Murarabah, musharakah, istisna'a, agency with investment, and ijara ending with ownership
IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF CONSTRAINTS LINKED TO THE INTRODUCTION OF OILSEED CROPS IN ALGERIA. THE CASE OF RAPESEED IN THE WILAYA OF SKIKDA
Full text linkThe aim of this study is to examine the to introduce rapeseed as an oilseed crop in Algeria, using the Wilaya of Skikda, in north-eastern Algeria, as a geographical focus and identifying the constraints facing this crop as a priority objective. This work is spread over two consecutive agricultural seasons (2021 and 2022), during which we carried out field surveys with farmers and professional and technical support organisations, mainly responsible for guidance and extension. These surveys enabled us to build a database which we analysed and dissected to highlight the current situation of this project, its progress and the stages of its implementation with the participation of all the stakeholders concerned and involved. In this respect, 31 farmers were questioned using questionnaires drawn up for this purpose, targeting those in 2021 and those in 2022 so as to be able to monitor and evaluate this project of great economic importance for Algeria, which wants to reduce at all costs the imports of oilseeds that cost the state a lot of money.
Our findings revealed that this highly promising project contains a number of shortcomings and imperfections hampering its success and its implementation in time and space. These are technical and agronomic constraints, as well as institutional and administrative ones, which have meant that projects to introduce rapeseed cultivation in the Wilaya of Skikda are now under threat of abandonment by the farmers and investors who rushed to sign up to the project. Our investigations have shown that the project was carried out in haste, without a prior study being carried out and without the human and material resources being made available to the farmers to bring this project to a successful conclusion, which is now sinking into confusion