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Citizen's risk perception in crises: a systemic approach to reducing social vulnerability in the prefecture of Attica, Greece
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Over the last decades, a series of unexpected catastrophic events, from the Islamic terrorist attacks, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), to natural disasters due to extreme weather events that hit the European Union, made it clear that risk is an integral part of people's everyday lives. Given that, in most cases, the Hellenic state and local authorities responsible for the discovery and recovery of the citizens affected by these catastrophic and fatal events do not seem to be able to react. Therefore the occupants have to take their fate into their own hands. Furthermore, the demographic, the social, the economic, and the environmental inequalities significantly increase the social vulnerability of a significant proportion of citizens who, due to the difficulty of state authorities to respond to their particularities, when an incident crisis occurs, easily understand that their chances of survival will decline significantly. This paper proposes an innovation to manage such situations.
Citizen's risk perception in crises: a systemic approach to reducing social vulnerability in the prefecture of Attica, Greece
Ioannis Drakos; Grigorios Chondrokoukis
International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, Vol. 10, No. 4 (2023) pp. 265 - 289
Over the last decades, a series of unexpected catastrophic events, from the Islamic terrorist attacks, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), to natural disasters due to extreme weather events that hit the European Union, made it clear that risk is an integral part of people's everyday lives. Given that, in most cases, the Hellenic state and local authorities responsible for the discovery and recovery of the citizens affected by these catastrophic and fatal events do not seem to be able to react. Therefore the occupants have to take their fate into their own hands. Furthermore, the demographic, the social, the economic, and the environmental inequalities significantly increase the social vulnerability of a significant proportion of citizens who, due to the difficulty of state authorities to respond to their particularities, when an incident crisis occurs, easily understand that their chances of survival will decline significantly. This paper proposes an innovation to manage such situations.]]>
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International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, Vol. 10, No. 4 (2023) pp. 265 - 289
Ioannis Drakos
Grigorios Chondrokoukis
Department of Industrial Management and Technology, University of Piraeus, Karaoli & Dimitriou 80 Str., GR 185-34 Piraeus, Greece ' Department of Industrial Management and Technology, University of Piraeus, Karaoli & Dimitriou 80 Str., GR 185-34 Piraeus, Greece
risk
hazard
vulnerability
risk perception
position finding
discovery
recovery
Greece
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'Disobedience' - a fundamental systemic component in the origins of scientific study
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The word 'disobedience' carries in the main a negative connotation. However, it encompasses elements that initiated and shaped innovative and challenging thinking, that blazed the trail to mankind's advancements. A brief historic review of the works and days of the Ionian Enlightenment Era's revolutionary contributors in various fields aims to explore the key elements that would attribute them 'disobedience' and their forward-thinking mindset. The desire to deconstruct the supernatural character of phenomena, to discover flaws and vulnerabilities, added to the spectrum natural factors, challenged the intervention of the gods, mythology, mysticism and marked the beginning of scientific thought. The method of this paper is qualitative analysis and literary review and provides evidence for the initial mindset of the critical thinkers in Ancient Greece who set the ground for advances in scientific thought and study. It also discusses in a systemic way, the levels that frame the critical constituents of such forward and challenging thinking.
'Disobedience' - a fundamental systemic component in the origins of scientific study
Alexandra Efthimiadou
International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, Vol. 10, No. 4 (2023) pp. 290 - 295
The word 'disobedience' carries in the main a negative connotation. However, it encompasses elements that initiated and shaped innovative and challenging thinking, that blazed the trail to mankind's advancements. A brief historic review of the works and days of the Ionian Enlightenment Era's revolutionary contributors in various fields aims to explore the key elements that would attribute them 'disobedience' and their forward-thinking mindset. The desire to deconstruct the supernatural character of phenomena, to discover flaws and vulnerabilities, added to the spectrum natural factors, challenged the intervention of the gods, mythology, mysticism and marked the beginning of scientific thought. The method of this paper is qualitative analysis and literary review and provides evidence for the initial mindset of the critical thinkers in Ancient Greece who set the ground for advances in scientific thought and study. It also discusses in a systemic way, the levels that frame the critical constituents of such forward and challenging thinking.]]>
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International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, Vol. 10, No. 4 (2023) pp. 290 - 295
Ioannis Drakos
Grigorios Chondrokoukis
nlpgreece® 7, Solomou Str, Athens, 15232, Greece
disobedience
mindset
systemic
success factors
neurolinguistics
nlp
neurological levels
neurolinguistic programming
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What stimulates users to demand 'on demand streaming'?
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The concept of over-the-top (OTT) ever since introduced has caught the eyes of viewers and changed the dynamics of television (TV) consumers. Consumer behaviour with regard to visual entertainment has drastically changed. The aim of this paper is to review existing literature on the stimulating factors persuading intention to purchase OTT, impacting media and culture industries. Relevant articles on OTT were searched in online databases using keywords like OTT platforms, digital streaming, binge-watching motivations, and subscription video on demand. In this SLR, 37 admissible articles were selected for review and identified five core factors, viz., convenience, content, recommendation reminders, technology and binge watching, that affected the consumer's decision. The study will assist OTT service providers in better understanding the cognitive decision-making process of consumers and also formulate effective marketing strategies for lucrative outcomes.
What stimulates users to demand 'on demand streaming'?
Satinder Kumar; Nazia Taneja
International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, Vol. 10, No. 4 (2023) pp. 296 - 314
The concept of over-the-top (OTT) ever since introduced has caught the eyes of viewers and changed the dynamics of television (TV) consumers. Consumer behaviour with regard to visual entertainment has drastically changed. The aim of this paper is to review existing literature on the stimulating factors persuading intention to purchase OTT, impacting media and culture industries. Relevant articles on OTT were searched in online databases using keywords like OTT platforms, digital streaming, binge-watching motivations, and subscription video on demand. In this SLR, 37 admissible articles were selected for review and identified five core factors, viz., convenience, content, recommendation reminders, technology and binge watching, that affected the consumer's decision. The study will assist OTT service providers in better understanding the cognitive decision-making process of consumers and also formulate effective marketing strategies for lucrative outcomes.]]>
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International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, Vol. 10, No. 4 (2023) pp. 296 - 314
Satinder Kumar
Nazia Taneja
School of Management Studies, Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab, India ' School of Management Studies, Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab, India
over-the-top platforms
OTT
subscription video on demand
SVOD
digital streaming
binge watching motivations
cultural form
visual entertainment
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SAKAI learning management system at the University of Ghana
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The study aims to find out the SAKAI LMS knowledge level of graduate students at the University of Ghana and whether the system is effective. The study is a quantitative one and is based on the positivist research paradigm. Using the multi-stage sampling technique, a total of 180 graduate students were selected for the study. The main research instrument used in the study was questionnaires. The findings of this study indicated that the level of knowledge on the features of the SAKAI LMS was low. Further, the study found that males had more knowledge in comparison to their female counterparts. The study again found that there were no statistically significant differences between age and the level of knowledge of the features of the SAKAI LMS using the chi-square test of independence. The study recommends that university students should be trained on the features of the LMS.
SAKAI learning management system at the University of Ghana
Kalyan Kumar Sahoo; Jonathan Odame; Alaka Samantaray; Padma Charan Mishra; Sujata Sundari Dash
International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, Vol. 10, No. 4 (2023) pp. 315 - 328
The study aims to find out the SAKAI LMS knowledge level of graduate students at the University of Ghana and whether the system is effective. The study is a quantitative one and is based on the positivist research paradigm. Using the multi-stage sampling technique, a total of 180 graduate students were selected for the study. The main research instrument used in the study was questionnaires. The findings of this study indicated that the level of knowledge on the features of the SAKAI LMS was low. Further, the study found that males had more knowledge in comparison to their female counterparts. The study again found that there were no statistically significant differences between age and the level of knowledge of the features of the SAKAI LMS using the chi-square test of independence. The study recommends that university students should be trained on the features of the LMS.]]>
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International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, Vol. 10, No. 4 (2023) pp. 315 - 328
Kalyan Kumar Sahoo
Jonathan Odame
Alaka Samantaray
Padma Charan Mishra
Sujata Sundari Dash
Department of Business Administration, DRIEMS, Tangi, Cuttack, Odisha, 754022, India ' Department of Distance Education, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana ' Institute of Business and Computer Studies, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751003, India ' The Bisra Stone Lime Company Limited, Biramitrapur, Sundargarh, Odisha, 770033, India ' Government High School, Biramitrapur, Sundargarh, Odisha, 770033, India
education
knowledge representation
SAKAI LMS
e-learning
University of Ghana
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Does inventory contribute to performance? An analysis of an Indian steel plant
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Efficient management of inventory is a crucial aspect of every manufacturing industry. The Indian steel sector faces challenges in meeting customer demands and maintaining production efficiency. The paper investigates the impact of inventory management practices (IMP) on the operational performance (OP) of steel manufacturing firms. This research was undertaken at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), one of the top steel manufacturing units of Steel Authority of India Limited, Odisha, India. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from key officials and managers of RSP, specifically from the production, purchasing, and warehouse departments. The study uses two statistical methods, including correlational analysis and regression analysis in examining the association between IMP and OP in RSP steel manufacturing firms. The analysis revealed that five IMP approaches were highly effective in enhancing the operational efficiency of RSP. The findings suggest that efficient inventory management can enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of the manufacturing industry.
Does inventory contribute to performance? An analysis of an Indian steel plant
Rashmi Ranjan Panigrahi; Padma Charan Mishra; Arpita Jena; Alaka Samantaray; Neelam Tandon
International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, Vol. 10, No. 4 (2023) pp. 329 - 342
Efficient management of inventory is a crucial aspect of every manufacturing industry. The Indian steel sector faces challenges in meeting customer demands and maintaining production efficiency. The paper investigates the impact of inventory management practices (IMP) on the operational performance (OP) of steel manufacturing firms. This research was undertaken at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), one of the top steel manufacturing units of Steel Authority of India Limited, Odisha, India. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from key officials and managers of RSP, specifically from the production, purchasing, and warehouse departments. The study uses two statistical methods, including correlational analysis and regression analysis in examining the association between IMP and OP in RSP steel manufacturing firms. The analysis revealed that five IMP approaches were highly effective in enhancing the operational efficiency of RSP. The findings suggest that efficient inventory management can enhance the competitiveness and efficiency of the manufacturing industry.]]>
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International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, Vol. 10, No. 4 (2023) pp. 329 - 342
Rashmi Ranjan Panigrahi
Padma Charan Mishra
Arpita Jena
Alaka Samantaray
Neelam Tandon
GITAM School of Business, GITAM (Deemed to be University), Visakhapatnam, AP, 530045, India ' The Bisra Stone Lime Company Limited, Birmitrapur, Sundargarh, Odisha, 770033, India ' XIM University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India ' Institute of Business and Computer Studies, Siksha O Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India ' Jagannath University, New Delhi, India
inventory management practices
IMPs
operational performance
steel manufacturing firms
India
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Discounting for proactive decision making in systemics
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Proactivity constitutes a concept very significant to systemics and relevant practical disciplines. Decision making is a practical discipline strongly supported by the incorporation of proactivity. In consequence, proactive decision making is readily recognised as a valuable research activity on the evolution of systems. Moreover, proactive decision making is generally adopted as a particularly valuable process for improving the resilience of systems in environments of global, catastrophic, or existential risks. It is widely acknowledged that the development and application of discounting models facilitate the implementation of proactive decision making. The paper focuses on the incorporation of discounting in proactive decision making for operations of systems.
Discounting for proactive decision making in systemics
Constantinos T. Artikis; Panagiotis T. Artikis
International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, Vol. 10, No. 4 (2023) pp. 343 - 352
Proactivity constitutes a concept very significant to systemics and relevant practical disciplines. Decision making is a practical discipline strongly supported by the incorporation of proactivity. In consequence, proactive decision making is readily recognised as a valuable research activity on the evolution of systems. Moreover, proactive decision making is generally adopted as a particularly valuable process for improving the resilience of systems in environments of global, catastrophic, or existential risks. It is widely acknowledged that the development and application of discounting models facilitate the implementation of proactive decision making. The paper focuses on the incorporation of discounting in proactive decision making for operations of systems.]]>
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International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies, Vol. 10, No. 4 (2023) pp. 343 - 352
Constantinos T. Artikis
Panagiotis T. Artikis
Department of Tourism, Faculty of Economic Sciences, Ionian University, 49132 Corfu, Greece ' Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Management, Economic and Social Sciences, University of West Attica, 12244 Egaleo, Athens, Greece
resilience
decision
proactivity
stochastic integral
discounting
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