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Multimedia management device for televisions
No full textA multimedia management device for televisions, comprising a frame 101 accommodated at front portion of a television, installed with multiple clamps 201 for securing frame 101 with television, a computing unit for enabling a user to give input commands regarding preference of content to be watched by various users, an IR (Infrared) blaster unit 102 installed with frame 101 to emit IR radiations of pre-set frequencies to turn on television, a first artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 202 paired with a processor installed at inner side of frame 101 for continuously recording content multimedia content being displayed over screen, a second artificial intelligence-based imaging unit 103 mounted on frame 101 for detecting user, a display panel 104 installed with frame 101 for continuously displaying recorded multimedia content and a speaker 105 mounted on frame 101 for playing audio corresponding to displayed saved video
Consequences of Interdependence in Public-Private Joint Ventures: The Moderating Role of Sharīʿah in Islamic Economies
Get PDFPurpose: This study explores the managerial practices that influence governing Public-Private Joint Ventures (PPJVs) between appointed managers of State-Owned enterprises (SOE) and International Firms (IF) under the moderating role of Sharīʿah.
Methodology: The study utilises qualitative empirical data gathered through interviews.
Findings: The study elucidates the differing managerial philosophy and associated concepts between appointed managers of SOE and International Firms in PPJVs hosted in Islamic economies and based on Sharīʿah. Findings report on the tensions of power asymmetries resulting from interdependence. The identified tensions of power asymmetries can be eased through sound ethical behaviour and management by employing managerial practices of Trust-building and Experience Compatibility. Trust-building reported mutual occurrence among all research participants. Experience Compatibility reported a contrast between some of the research participants.
Significance: The contribution lies in expounding the consequences of interdependence between appointed managers from Sharīʿah-compliant firms (The SOE) and International Firms, and the resulting tensions of power asymmetries that they face in governing PPJVs. Appointed managers of Sharīʿah-compliant firms should embrace sound ethical grounds rooted in the values of Islam. Similarly, appointed managers of international firms should realise the ethical concepts of their counter-appointed managers of Sharīʿah-compliant firms.
Limitations: The study draws on data from the Egyptian PPJVs in the extractive industry. Future studies are encouraged in other countries to validate the findings.
Implications: This study provides theoretical foundations that bridge the differing managerial philosophy and its associated concepts between appointed managers from Sharīʿah-compliant firms and international firms on the ethical grounds of Islam
Employees' training experience in a metaverse environment? Feedback analysis using structural topic modeling
No full textThe metaverse has been heralded as the next frontier for fueling strategic business opportunities. A recent surge in business investments in digital technologies-based training applications is witnessed. Metaverse is a technology in training and development landscape that intends to materialize a highly immersive experience by combining the virtual and the real world. Organizations are moving towards a metaverse environment to enhance the interactivity and flexibility of training while maintaining a high quality of their educational content and training plans. However, the existing scholarly work on metaverse tends to be more focused on employees' recruitment and retention functions of human resource, while the training and development function, particularly, the employees' training experience of the metaverse, is largely overlooked. Understanding employees' experiences is critical for businesses to achieve the desired training outcomes. Our study aims to fill this research gap by adopting a novel structural topic model text analysis method to analyze 889 employees' reviews about various training applications in metaverse environment. Specifically, we explored the employees' reviews of leading training platforms STRIVR, Spatial Computing, Mursion, Program ACE, Rewo, Gather, and ARKit. Our initial results reveal 9 topics, of which 5 relate to positive aspects and 4 are potential concerns. In particular, real-time collaboration, enhanced practicality, alignment with technology training, real-time feedback analytics, and customizable learning environments are positive, whereas accessibility and inclusivity, ethical considerations, privacy and security concerns, and cultural resistance are negative aspects. This study highlights the promising potential of the metaverse in improving the training and development functions within human resource management. By leveraging the novel efficiencies that the metaverse confers, firms can use these advancements to gain a competitive advantage
Developing a Secure Service Ecosystem to Implement the Intelligent Edge Environment for Smart Cities
Get PDFIn the future, smart cities will provide key services including seamless communication, intelligent transport systems, advanced healthcare platforms, urban and infrastructure management, and digital services for local and regional government. Therefore, a new service and networking paradigm, called the Intelligent Edge Environment, has been specified. As a key part of this system, a new secure service ecosystem must be developed to provide the secure real-time movement of services on different High-Performance Edge Cloud Systems. This paper explores these issues by introducing the following mechanisms: a Resource Allocation Algorithm, a Resource Allocation Secure Protocol and finally a Secure Service Protocol. These systems were integrated into the Basic Capability System Library and a multithreaded FUSE client connected to the Service Management Framework. Docker was used as the migration mechanism. A prototype was developed and implemented using a FUSE-Network Memory System in which the Network Memory Server was migrated as users moved around. The result shows that this approach was safe and could be used to develop new applications and services for smart cities
Farm adaptive business strategies in crisis management: COVID-19
Get PDFThe global COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted businesses worldwide, with rural businesses being no exception. This study examines the effects of the global
crisis on Upland farmers in England. It builds on the under-researched area of constrained rural entrepreneurship. Institutional theory is applied as a theoretical lens to understand how crisis events shape the constrained institutional contexts in which farm businesses strategically navigate. Using a qualitative, multiple case study approach, we explore how different farmers, traditionalist and entrepreneurial, have strategically responded to the aftermath of crisis-influenced constraints. Our findings highlight the importance of business strategy—particularly farm diversification—in helping farmers navigate these challenges. We provide a conceptual framework, the Farm Crisis Adaptation Framework, (FCAF) that theorizes farmer adaptation strategies in response to crisis situations. Our findings indicate a greater needed for rural policymakers to help develop the strategic entrepreneurship skillsets of farmers—helping farmers to future-proof their businesses against uncertainties. Moreover, investment is needed in the local and regional economy, establishing a conducive environment supportive of farm development strategies
Revolutionizing Public Sector Human Resources: A Digital Frontier for Innovative Transformation
No full textThe Industrial Revolution 4.0 sometimes known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has gathered momentum, and it calls for faster production rates, more flexible scheduling, and better customer services. The advent of automated and digital technologies has already revolutionised many private industries and has the potential of revolutionising public sector human resource management in South Africa. However, the South African public sector has been lagging in digital transformation. The integration of digital advancements in Human Resource Management (HRM) within the South African public sector is imperative considering the need to improve the delivery of public goods and services. The existing Human Resource Management (HRM) processes used in the recruitment of public officials are outdated and prone to biases, which can negatively impact talent acquisition, diversity, inclusion, and employee morale. This chapter aims to delve into specific strategies and approaches necessary for effectively implementing digital transformation initiatives in HRM within the public sector context. The chapter utilised a document analysis and conceptual analysis, where traditional scholarly and peer-reviewed sources on public sector human resource management and digital examination were examined. The analysis of documents pointed to key findings regarding the pivotal role of revolutionising Public Sector HRM through digital skills development which is critical in driving the transformation of the public sector in the 4IR. The findings reflected further the underlying impact of revolutionising public sector HRM which lies in enhancing individual and organizational productivity. Human Resources (HR) emerges as a strategic facilitator in this process, necessitating job redesign and organizational restructuring to foster readiness and innovation. However, there is a notable gap in understanding tailored strategies for the unique challenges faced by the South African public sector. Policy frameworks are identified as critical enablers of ethical and effective digital transformation in HR processes
Teaching Music Performance in Higher Education: Exploring the Potential of Artistic Research
Get PDFHigher Music Performance Education, as taught and learned in universities and conservatoires in Europe, is undergoing transformation. Since the nineteenth century, the master-apprentice pedagogical model has dominated, creating a learning environment that emphasises the development of technical skills rather than critical and creative faculties. This book contributes to the renewal of this field by being the first to address the potential of artistic research in developing student-centred approaches and greater student autonomy. This potential is demonstrated in chapters illustrating artistic research projects that are embedded within higher music education courses across Europe, with examples ranging from instrumental tuition and ensemble work to the development of professional employability skills and inclusive practices.
Bringing together diverse and experienced voices working within Higher Music Education but often also as professional performers, this edited collection pairs critical reflection with artistic insight to present new approaches to curricula for teaching interpretation and performance. It calls for greater collaboration between Higher Education and professional music institutions to create closer bonds with music industries and, thereby, improve students’ career opportunities. Teaching Music Performance in Higher Education will appeal to scholars, performers, teachers, but also students whose interests centre on innovative practices in conservatoires and music departments
Terson's syndrome leading to fatal outcome in a 36-year-old woman: A case report
Get PDFTerson's syndrome occurs as a result of intraocular hemorrhage associated with intracranial hemorrhage, but was formerly used to describe vitreous hemorrhage associated with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH). We present a case of a 36-year-old woman who was not a known hypertensive but presented with a sudden onset of loss of vision in both eyes and a few hours later became deeply unconscious. A computed tomography (CT) scan of the head revealed massive intracerebral hemorrhage with intraventricular extension secondary to severe hypertension and bilateral acute retinal hemorrhages due to the acute rise in intracranial pressure and the recently described ocular glymphatic system provides a novel perspective on the pathophysiology. A diagnosis of Terson's syndrome was made but unfortunately, her clinical condition deteriorated and she expired a few hours after the CT scan. Terson's syndrome is usually associated with poor clinical outcomes from increased intracranial pressure. Implication for clinical practice is that radiologists should critically examine the orbits during imaging for retinal hemorrhage in the setting of severe intracranial hemorrhage for the necessary ophthalmological and neurosurgical interventions to be made since most patients present with sudden onset of loss of vision
Distal supports, capabilities, and growth-focused recovery: A comparison of Housing First and the staircase continuum of care
Get PDFAdults who have substantial histories of homelessness and complex support needs may feel ambivalent about integrating into their communities and find it difficult to do so. Being familiar to and recognized by others as a resident in a neighborhood or community are sources of “distal support” that provide individuals with feelings of belonging to their community and are important to recovery from homelessness. We hypothesized that individuals engaged with Housing First (HF) programs would report more distal support than individuals engaged with traditional homeless services (treatment as usual, TAU), and that distal support would predict more community integration, growth-related recovery, and achieved capabilities. We analyzed data collected from homeless services users (n = 445) engaged with either HF or TAU in eight European countries. Measures included achieved capabilities, growth-focused recovery, distal supports, and community integration. Serial mediation analyses confirmed our hypothesis that the effects of HF on growth-related recovery and achieved capabilities are indirect, mediated by distal supports and community integration. Findings are discussed in relation to the importance of modeling the effects of HF on social and psychological outcomes as indirect and identifying important mediators that translate the effects of HF components on social and psychological outcomes. We also note the importance of case management activities that encourage clients to develop and sustain distal supports with others who live and work in their neighborhoods