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Integrated digital project management systems as a tool for implementing company strategies: history and modernity

Project management capabilities affect not only the process of forming a development strategy, but also the methods of managing innovative and strategic development. The novelty of the research lies in structuring ways to improve the efficiency of enterprise project management, taking into account project constraints. To achieve this goal, the authors consider it necessary to analyze the features of project management of the enterprise.

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Distributed Architecture for Mobile Contextual Integrated Field Work Applications

The current generation of corporate software tools & applications were not designed to support the unique needs of industrial field service work. Business software applications such as project management and time keeping, for example, are typically designed for traditional desktop computing office environments. As such, they assume low user mobility, high network availability and WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menus, and Pointer) user interfaces. These are also agnostic to physical environment context and are loosely integrated with one another, often requiring users to maintain duplicated information records. As a result, Field Services Personnel as Engineers, Superintendents and Craftsmen end up spending significant amount of their work time dealing with the consequences of these inefficiencies. In this paper, we describe a distributed architecture for mobile, contextual and integrated fieldwork software applications (or MCI) designed for mobile and wearable computing platforms. This software architecture defines a contextual and mobility-aware client side API, a flexible integration middleware, and instrumented backend services. We show how MCI can enable the construction of portable, mobile, context-aware and integrated software applications discussing its use in the implementation of Smart Outage, a mobile app used for automating common tasks in Field Engineering work.

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IoT based situational awareness framework for real-time project management

Factories of the Future roadmap identifies that the major challenges manufacturing companies face today are the growing complexity of their processes, therefore affecting the overall process of decision making. Thus, it is a very important research area to integrate the evolving technologies in the domain of Internet of Things (IoT) into the applications used for project management. At the same time, to capture events on the shop-floor and determine the meaning of information about those perceived events would be an important aspect for making decisions in heterogeneous, highly dynamic environments. This research paper aims to provide a framework for efficient project management by reducing the time for decision-making based on IoT technologies. The goal is pursued by dynamically establishing situational awareness on the top of existing manufacturing processes. The proposed framework is validated in real industrial scenario by implementing a platform for efficient project management within the domain of construction industry.

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Innovation and Strategy in Tender Marketing PT Chop’s Approach to Enchance Tender Success

Introduction: This paper investigates the importance of innovative tender marketing strategies in enhancing PT Chop’s competitive positioning and ensuring continued success in the tendering process (PT Chop Tender Success Strategies). Data Collection Methods: Using a mixed-methods approach with surveys and interviews with 5 respondents. Data Analysis. The analysis will be employed the qualitative descriptive methods. Results and Discussion: PT Chop’s tender success hinges on financial strength, resourcefulness, experience, and connections. Strategic partnerships and cash flow management keep them competitive. Proactive resource allocation ensures they have the right talent for each project. Their proven track record and innovative solutions build trust with clients. Affiliations with various professionals provide a comprehensive understanding of project requirements. To further excel, PT Chop can target niche markets, invest in advanced project management tools, and leverage online collaboration for better communication. They can also address weaknesses through regular technology training and develop value-added services. Finally, identifying risks during tender prep and implementing sustainable practices will help mitigate threats. Conclusion: Based on the findings, an strategy found to Enchance Tender Success of PT Chop.

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Dynamic approach for investigating delivery system effects on infrastructure project performance

PurposeInnovative design and execution approaches are employed in infrastructure sectors and planning to enhance the integrated project delivery system, assure the sustainability of infrastructure projects, and meet the demands of the dynamic, changing environment. Delivery methods must incorporate new technologies. By combining digital technology, teamwork, and mass manufacturing, a greater degree of exceptional quality, sustainability, and resilience in the environment will be generated. As a result, a new approach does not rely on the reaction policy, but instead considers alternative scenarios and employs a simulation model to determine the best course of action.Design/methodology/approachIn the paper, the system dynamics approach to construction management is validated in light of pertinent research. Additionally, it describes the difficulties facing the infrastructure projects' delivery system. Additionally, the strategy for system dynamics creation is described. This strategy includes a causal loop diagram, generates a stock-flow diagram, and simulates forecasts of model behavior over time. Next, the optimization model's validation process is used to create a system dynamics model for choosing the best infrastructure project delivery system project and controlling it to maximize sustainability, mass production, digital integration, and team integration. The dynamic complexity of project management is growing.FindingsThe primary goal is to present a system dynamics (SD) simulation to look at how well infrastructure projects perform in terms of choosing the best method for delivering infrastructure projects. One of the most ideal methods for delivering projects is integrated project delivery. An effective methodology for making strategic decisions on the choice of the best project delivery method. In order to enhance certain infrastructure project delivery system metrics for sustainability, mass production, digital integration, and team integration, the model included building strategy and sophisticated system dynamics simulation. According to the construction strategy, the outcomes have been satisfactory.Originality/valueSystem dynamics research has been done to replicate the idea of contemporary construction in order to determine the best approach for delivering infrastructure. The government and decision-makers would benefit from understanding this research as they decide on the best delivery method for boosting the sustainability and productivity of infrastructure projects in Egypt.

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Application of Organizational Project Management Maturity Model Based on BP Neural Network

The objective of this paper is to present an approach to apply the Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3) to effectively assess organizational project management capability. Assessment index system is put forward based on OPM3, and BP neural network assessment model is constructed. Model is trained and validated through computer simulation by Matlab software. The result shows that the proposed approach can obtain objective and accurate assessment.

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IT tools and project value: Mediating role of teamwork and moderating role of top management support

This study aimed to examine how information technology (IT) tools affect the value of construction projects in Pakistan, considering the roles of teamwork and support from top management. Based on theories from previous research, a model was created to explain these relationships. To test this model, data was collected from 130 participants involved in Pakistani construction projects through a survey. The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method was used to analyze the data. The findings showed that IT tools have a positive effect on both the value of projects and teamwork. Additionally, teamwork enhances the value of projects and serves as a connecting factor between IT tools and project value. Top management support also plays a crucial role by strengthening the positive effect of teamwork in this relationship. This research contributes to both theory and practice. Theoretically, it offers a new model and improves project management strategies to increase project value. Practically, it assists those involved in managing construction projects, including project managers, contractors, and policymakers, in planning and executing their projects more effectively and achieving better results.

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Emotional Intelligence in Project Management in the Transition to a Behavioral Economy

Today changes that are taking place have led to the need for innovative development of the business community, and hence, the increase of the effectiveness of project managers. The ability of project managers to establish psychological contact; possession of mechanisms for coordinating goals, actions, ideas; the ability to persuade people, to lead them, to build non-conflict relations with colleagues and subordinates determine the possibility of achieving the strategic and tactical objectives of joint activity. Potential factor-predictor of manager's success in behavioral economics is the phenomenon of emotional intelligence. Therefore, the aim of this work is to study the emotional intelligence in project management in the transition to e behavioral economy.

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Killing a Country and Getting Away with It: Neopatrimonialism and Incurable Corruption by Political Elites Linked to International Development Aid

As some countries are increasingly locked in a state of incurable corruption, while most political elites escape lavishly any prosecution, there is a growing concern that global governance is overlooking the crimes committed by some leaders who are “killing a country and getting away with it.” This phenomenon of state capture coincides increasingly with countries heavily dependent on international development aid. It also coincides within cultures where neopatrimonialism is allowed to flourish as opposed to more modern public administration standards. Inspired by a post-colonial and broader critical perspective, but with a practice-oriented focus, this article reviews the literature related to project management methods and how they can help uncover and prevent corruption. A review of governance regimes leads to a set of models to help better contextualize development aid management and identify how evidence-gathering can be enhanced to ensure that maximum sanctions are taken against corrupt political elite.

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Predicting good requirements for in-house development projects

We surveyed software practitioners regarding software development practices used during recent projects. Five categories of questions broadly related to requirements were asked: the sponsor, customer/users, requirements issues, the project manager and project management, and the development process. Relationships between project factors and good requirements were investigated. We developed requirements prediction equations by dividing our response data into two data sets. Using binary logistic regression on each set we tested the equations developed. Such analysis provides us with insight into which variables are significant predictors of good requirements. The best predictors were 1) the customers/users had a high level of confidence in the development team, with 2) risks were controlled and managed by the project manager.

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Going Remote—Demonstration and Evaluation of Remote Technology Delivery and Usability Assessment With Older Adults: Survey Study

Background The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated “going remote” with the delivery, support, and assessment of a study intervention targeting older adults enrolled in a clinical trial. While remotely delivering and assessing technology is not new, there are few methods available in the literature that are proven to be effective with diverse populations, and none for older adults specifically. Older adults comprise a diverse population, including in terms of their experience with and access to technology, making this a challenging endeavor. Objective Our objective was to remotely deliver and conduct usability testing for a mobile health (mHealth) technology intervention for older adult participants enrolled in a clinical trial of the technology. This paper describes the methodology used, its successes, and its limitations. Methods We developed a conceptual model for remote operations, called the Framework for Agile and Remote Operations (FAR Ops), that combined the general requirements for spaceflight operations with Agile project management processes to quickly respond to this challenge. Using this framework, we iteratively created care packages that differed in their contents based on participant needs and were sent to study participants to deliver the study intervention—a medication management app—and assess its usability. Usability data were collected using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and a novel usability questionnaire developed to collect more in-depth data. Results In the first 6 months of the project, we successfully delivered 21 care packages. We successfully designed and deployed a minimum viable product in less than 6 weeks, generally maintained a 2-week sprint cycle, and achieved a 40% to 50% return rate for both usability assessment instruments. We hypothesize that lack of engagement due to the pandemic and our use of asynchronous communication channels contributed to the return rate of usability assessments being lower than desired. We also provide general recommendations for performing remote usability testing with diverse populations based on the results of our work, including implementing screen sharing capabilities when possible, and determining participant preference for phone or email communications. Conclusions The FAR Ops model allowed our team to adopt remote operations for our mHealth trial in response to interruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach can be useful for other research or practice-based projects under similar circumstances or to improve efficiency, cost, effectiveness, and participant diversity in general. In addition to offering a replicable approach, this paper tells the often-untold story of practical challenges faced by mHealth projects and practical strategies used to address them. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04121858; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04121858

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Normalization of Requirements Specification Document on Software Project Management

Requirement specification phase is pivotal and central to every successful software development project, because when requirements are not clearly documented, the whole project and team members will suffer, and the project in question typically has little chance to succeed. In this paper, we identify the several reasons why software projects fail, however, poorly requirement quality, missing requirement, the use of use case diagram, tracing requirement and the inadequate verification requirement quality. Then, we have been proposing a standard method that will be helpful for authors to write correctly the requirement specification document and countermeasures the identified problems which can be improved and developed in the next researchers.

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Barriers to implementation of a clinical information system in an emergency department

Utilization of clinical information software at Departments of Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation becomes more and more frequent. In the Czech Republic, there is just one implementation. This study presents a technical description of the system specifying technical parameters, the way of data transmission, the integration of the system with the hospital information system, inputs, outputs, and its behaviour in practical operation. This problem is topical and many emergency departments investigate information system implemetation problems, as can be seen from the number of papers published on the topic recently [1, 2]. We describe an implementation in a Prague university hospital. The essential part consists in an analysis of barriers that emerged during the implementation, and a suggestion of how they could be eliminated. Namely, barriers of the technical, organizational, personnel and financial character were discovered and discussed. The problems were solved by the project management and change management methods that showed to be an effective tool. Finally, the main benefits of the implementation of a clinical information system at the Department of Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation are summarized.

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Student Projects as a Funding Source

1. INTRODUCTION General trends in information systems curricula include greater exposure to technology and expanded exposure to real-world experiences. As business needs demand an ever dynamic set of development tools and technology platforms (Lee and Mirchandani, 2009), the impetus for information systems programs to expose students to a variety of tools and technologies has also increased. Regardless the amount of emphasis an academic information systems program places on technical vis-a-vis managerial abilities, exposing students to technology-based tools is necessary. Acquisition and support for such technology can be costly, prompting institutions to look to new funding sources, especially in lean economic times. This paper will describe an approach taken at one institution in building loose relationships with businesses and agencies at the convergence of real-world student projects and external funding. While providing rationale and reflections upon real-world student projects based in the literature and personal experience, the primary focus here will be the impact of requesting contributions from the external client upon the project experience from the student's, client's and instructor's perspectives. Its context is lessons learned in incorporating group and individual real-world projects into Internet development courses. Emphasis is placed upon how this project structure has been adapted to create a funding source for a student computer lab. This adaptation faces many of the same issues associated with any real-world project structure; however, when external funds are requested, certain issues are accentuated and new concerns are introduced. The strategy can be successful, yet it also has several inherent pitfalls that should be avoided. 2. NEEDS: EXPOSURE TO THE REAL-WORLD Exposing IS/IT students to the applied, in addition to the theoretical, has been thoroughly documented with root of the discussion traced back to Reginald Revans and David Kolb. Revans' (1971, pp. 105-106) action learning proposes that learning occurs as one reformulates existing knowledge through application when challenged by examining a real-time problem. Kolb's (1984, pp. 42) experiential learning theory suggests a student learns by testing concepts derived from reflecting upon "experience" or applying the conceptual. Information technology curriculum guidelines recognize non-lecture learning activities in that "students are unlikely to acquire the practical knowledge described in the learning outcomes without a significant experiential learning component in their program of study" (Lunt et al., 2008, pp. 28-29). Instructors put the theory to practical use in the classroom using a variety of exercises and activities. For instance, Czajkowski et al. (2001) describe student groups examining the usability of mechanical designs and instructors at the author's institution have used Bill Geraats' Bridge Game in project management classes. For more comprehensive experiences, term-long case studies and hypothetical, in-class projects are often used. Examples include Harris and Vaught's (2008) as well as Steiger's (2009) database projects. However, the "experience" in experiential and active learning can also be facilitated through partnerships with entities outside the classroom in a variety of ways. Semester and summer internships have long been a valuable path for students to gain job experience both within the institution (Van Over and Dangerfield, 1993) and in conjunction with external firms (Goddard, 1974). As a class project, students have developed applications for administrative departments at their institution (Stutzman, 2004; Magboo and Magboo, 2003) and for-profit businesses external to the university (Parker and Holcombe, 1999). Service learning, although obtaining recent emphasis, has for some time facilitated student projects (Erickson and Leidig, 1997; Heinrichs, 1987; Jamieson, 2002; Tan and Phillips, 2005). …

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Measuring Developers' Expertise Based on Version Control Data

Developers' fluctuation in the lifetime of a software product might deteriorate the understanding of the source code to a level where developer expertise of some modules drops to a dangerously low point. It is important for the project management to identify such critical modules to avoid complete knowledge loss. This paper presents a developer-centered static analysis tool that is intended to show individual expertise in large software projects. The expertise value is computed for each file through repository mining of the version control system of the project. The calculated value is based on the quality of commits per developer. The results of the proposed method have been validated on the CodeChecker open-source project, comparing against the findings of a user questionnaire filled by developers of the project on their expertise.

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A Fully Integrated Multi-Platform NFV SDK

A key challenge of network function virtualization (NFV) is the complexity of developing and deploying new network services. Currently, development requires many manual steps that are time-consuming and error-prone (e.g., for creating service descriptors). Furthermore, existing management and orchestration (MANO) platforms only offer limited support of standardized descriptor models or package formats, limiting the re-usability of network services.To this end, we introduce a fully integrated, open-source NFV service development kit (SDK) with multi-MANO platform support. Our SDK simplifies many NFV service development steps by offering initial generation of descriptors, advanced project management, as well as fully automated packaging and submission for on-boarding. To achieve multi-platform support, we present a package format that extends ETSI’s VNF package format. In this demonstration, we present the end-to-end work-flow to develop an NFV service that is then packaged for multiple platforms, i.e., 5GTANGO and OSM.

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Utilization of artificial intelligence in project management

Managing projects involves intricate procedures that demand meticulous planning, execution, and oversight. Conventional methods frequently face difficulties when handling extensive datasets, unexpected issues, and repetitive tasks. Artificial intelligence (AI) provides a revolutionary approach that can enhance multiple facets of project management. This paper investigates the current applications of AI within the field. It reviews existing research on AI methodologies employed for tasks such as resource allocation, risk assessment, scheduling, cost estimation, and communication. The paper further examines the process of integrating AI into project management, covering aspects such as data gathering, model selection, and training. It also addresses possible challenges and limitations, presenting numerical evidence of AI's effectiveness in improving project results. The paper concludes with a discussion on future prospects of AI in project management and its potential influence on the discipline.

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Quality improvement 101 in medical imaging: Why, what, how

Quality is consistently doing something well; in healthcare, this centres on providing consistently safe, effective and appropriate, timely and accessible, efficient and equitable care. The ability to identify and rectify failures in the delivery of quality care and to continuously improve the quality of the care we provide is a fundamental requirement of healthcare professionals in the 21st century. There is both a scientific and an empirical basis to quality improvement methodology. The project management techniques that underpin these can be taught, and learned, but rarely are, in postgraduate medical curricula. This overview of how to do a quality improvement project will provide medical imaging professionals with a systematic approach to understanding a problem and its causes, assembling the team to fix it, planning interventions, measuring outcomes and sustaining change. Good project management brings order to what can feel like chaos; time, money and relationships may be saved. Like experiments in the kitchen, not every quality improvement project can or does work; however, there is a recipe, and following it is a good start.

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A city-wide health promotion programme evaluation using EQUIHP: Jerusalem Community-Academic Partnership (J-CAP).

BACKGROUND While health promotion initiatives are common, too little is known about their quality, impact and sustainability. Fragmentation between sectors exists and programme evaluation initiatives lack consistency, making comparison of outcomes challenging. METHODS We used a 'snowball' methodology to detect health promotion programmes (HPPs) in the Municipality of Jerusalem, excluding those in schools. The European Quality Instrument for Health Promotion (EQUIHP) was adapted and used to examine programme quality. The tool was pre-tested among stakeholders, and translated into Hebrew and Arabic between March and December 2017. Trained research assistants collected information on four domains using in-person interviews: (i) compliance with international principles of HPPs, (ii) development and implementation, (iii) project management and (iv) sustainability of programmes. RESULTS Overall, 93 programmes, including 33 670 participants, were ascertained and evaluated. The majority of HPPs (54.8%) addressed nutrition and physical activity, with 58.1% targeting the non-orthodox Jewish population and 68.8% aimed at both sexes. Cronbach's alpha scores were 0.968 for the entire EQUIHP tool and 0.802, 0.959, 0.918 and 0.718 for the subdomains of Framework, Project Development, Project Management and Sustainability, respectively. Median domain scores were 0.83, 0.61, 0.76 and 0.75. Median score of the entire tool was 0.67. HPPs operated by the Municipality scored lower than those of non-governmental organizations and health providers/organizations in every domain except for Project Management. CONCLUSION A systematic city-wide evaluation of HPPs is feasible and uncovers strengths and weaknesses, including sustainability and variability by programme provider. Academic-community partnerships may assist planning and improving HPPs in the city.

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Teaching and learning in Project Management: what are the challenges?

Purpose: The objective of this work is to understand how teaching and learning in project management happens and what their challenges are.Design/methodology/approach: To achieve this objective, we developed a Systematic Literature Review about teaching and learning in project management. Initially, we found 667 works. After reading the title, we selected 150 works for a full reading. 120 were suitable for the proposed objective. Findings: We found five categories: (1) learning; (2) teaching; (3) education; (4) skills; and (5) knowledge. Originality/value: We observed that there are gaps in the studies dealing with these themes concerning project management. Topics such as management of learning processes, the relationship between learning in educational institutions and organizational environments, the impact of informal learning, experiential learning, comparison of serious games and simulations with other learning methods, serous games in projects, hard skills, and soft skills, are still not widely published in academic journals on project management.

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Building Renovation by Using Maximum Edge Distance Method

In this competitive world, it is becoming more difficult to manipulate the entities for project managers and organizers to come up with successful project management strategies. Here, we introduce the Maximum Edge Distance (MED) methodology to determine the adequate solution for finding an intuitionistic fuzzy critical path (IFCP) for building renovation work. This methodology incorporates the use of intuitionistic fuzzy sets, allowing for the consideration of uncertainty and vagueness in the analysis. The Maximum Edge Distance approach involves assigning weights or distances to edges in the project network, optimizing the renovation work schedule by considering factors such as time, resource availability, and uncertainty. We used data from a construction company called Mega Star Technical, which specializes in renovations and building construction at Nigeria. This investigation will use the IFCP. Forward pass and backward pass computations are used for verification. MATLAB is used to manifest the simulation results. Finally, the results of this method demonstrate that the project is likely to be accomplish within the stated time range.

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Mining Objective Process Metrics from Repository Data

The configuration management repository includes abundant data not only on configuration items, but about the process itself. But meaningful information about the software process is often hidden. This paper presents a method of extracting software process metrics from software repositories. More specifically, the metrics presented use data from the bug or task tracker and from the configuration management event log. The metrics are presented in graphic forms common to traditional and lean project management practices. The metrics presented here are empirical ‐ not subject to bias in reporting or interpretation, and focused on measuring the process itself - not the developers and artifacts. They are derived from data that commonly exist in project software repositories, and thus can be collected with little or no cost. The metrics are illustrated with real software development repository data collected from a large industry project over a time span of several years.

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Distributed software development projects: work breakdown approaches to overcome key coordination challenges

Software Development projects face challenges even when the team is co-located. With distributed teams, these challenges are greater and the teams face numerous other challenges. The overall impact is an increase in the project risks. Consequently, the practice of project management faces multiple challenges too. Many research studies on distributed teams have discussed a number of these challenges and we have certainly observed many of them in practice. Researchers have identified that coordination related issues are among the key set of challenges faced by the distributed teams. In this paper, we present an analysis of the coordination challenges mainly from the perspective of the Flow Dependency. This is a type of coordination where an activity produces an output that serves as an input to another activity. The core aspect of our research centers on using effective work breakdown techniques. In addition, we also explore the use of suitable project management and collaboration tools as coordination aids. Based on the findings from our research, we propose a composite set of solutions to help software projects with team members distributed across locations. The expectation is that these solutions will assist the team in managing some of the challenges associated with distributed development. We also present case studies of some of our observations and experiences from the actual deployment of some of these solutions. The key benefits were streamlining of coordination among the distributed team members, reduction in the overall collaboration effort and reduction in project risks.

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Design of innovative integrated circuits in education

Teaching practical ASIC design, one faces a lot of problems, such as high manufacturing costs, long workflow, and heterogeneous previous knowledge of the students. On one hand, it is difficult to find topics that motivate students and, at the same time, are not too complex. On the other hand, the industry requires students who are trained not only theoretically, but also have practical experience in team work and project management. We regard these problems as a challenge and are going to create a concept of a project-oriented ASIC design course that focuses on teaching hard and soft skills. In this paper, we describe our concept for a student project work, which leaves to the students a lot of degrees of freedom in the design process and offers the possibility to realize an own idea as integrated circuit.

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Integration of lean management and BIM technologies for effective project management and production processes at a construction stage

As modern businesses face increasingly complex and voluminous projects, the need for efficient management and planning of production processes becomes paramount. To meet these challenges, it is necessary to develop new theoretical approaches. In this regard, advanced technologies such as BIM (Building Information Modeling), Lean Construction, and Agile are becoming increasingly powerful for project management and process planning. By combining these technologies and methodologies, companies can use the available potential to increase efficiency and achieve better outcomes. The integration of digital technology and automation facilitates the optimization of production processes and reduces project time. For example, the integration of lean construction and BIM technologies is a pivotal factor in achieving efficient project management and planning for production processes in the construction industry. By combining lean principles with modern BIM technology, it is possible for companies to increase performance and optimize the use of their limited resources, including time, labor, materials, and capital. This integration leads to improved project planning, enhanced transparency and accuracy of information, cost and risk reduction, as well as better communication and collaboration among project participants. All these factors contribute to the efficiency and success of modern projects.

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Risk and uncertainty assessment in software project management: integrating decision trees and Monte Carlo modeling

The evaluation of risk and uncertainty in the context of software project management is the subject of this paper. This paper discusses the difficulties faced by project managers in handling uncertainty brought on by the complex nature of software projects and the ever evolving requirements of technology. A review of the literature, data production, visualization, statistical analysis, and mathematical modeling are included in this study. The goal of this study is to create a methodical approach to assist project managers in making decisions by considering the inherent uncertainty in software development and to find approaches and procedures that may successfully reduce risks, improve decision-making, and eventually result in the implementation of successful projects. The following tasks were carried out: to evaluate risk and uncertainty by examining the state-of-the-art in decision theory and its applications in software project management; to develop an integrated strategy that blends Monte Carlo Simulation with Decision Trees to assess risk and uncertainty in software project management; to generate data, visualize it, and perform statistical analysis to comprehend how project outcomes, costs, and time are affected; to identify important variables affecting project results and decision-making using decision trees; to use Monte Carlo simulation to create project scenarios and weigh the likelihood of each; and to supply project managers with knowledge and suggestions to help them make informed decisions and successfully manage risks. Methods. To evaluate risk and uncertainty in software project management, this paper analyzes the decision theory approaches currently used as well as Decision Trees and Monte Carlo Simulation techniques. Results. This study offers thorough insights into how project results, costs, and duration vary among various techniques. The critical factors that have a substantial influence on project success are shown through decision trees. According to the study’s findings, combining decision theory and statistical analysis equips project managers to make wise decisions despite uncertainty. Conclusions. Project managers may improve decision making, risk reduction, and overall project success by applying these cutting-edge approaches. To adapt these techniques to unique software project management contexts and real-world situations, further study and implementation in practice are necessary. With the use of such techniques, the software development sector would be better able to manage the complexity of projects and provide good results within set financial and time parameters.

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Analisa Produktivitas Alat Berat dan Angkutan pada Pekerjaan Peningkatan Jalan Ruas KTM – Jembatan Sungai Buaya (DAK) Reguler di Kabupaten Mesuji

Pada proyek diharuskan untuk menerapkan manajemen proyek yang tepat waktu, tepat mutu dan tepat biaya. Pada Pekerjaan Peningkatan Jalan Ruas Kota Terpadu Mandiri (KTM) – Jembatan Sungai Buaya Dana Alokasi Khusus (DAK) Reguler di Kabupaten Mesuji dilakukan analisa produktivitas alat berat dan angkutan. Alat berat yang dipakai berupa Excavator 80-140 Horse Power (HP) dengan kapasitas buket 0,9 m3 dan alat angkut berupa Truck Mixer (TM) kapasitas 7 m3 . Dengan lokasi pekerjaan sejauh 25,7 km dari lokasi Stockpile. Ada beberapa kendala yang dilalui pada saat pelaksanaan pekerjaan antara lain kondisi jalan yang buruk, melewati pemukiman warga, dan kondisi TM yang tidak prima. Sehingga estimasi waktu yang sebelumnya sudah diperhitungkan mengalami perbedaan yang cukup besar, kemudian dilakukan analisa kembali untuk produktivitas alat berat dan angkutan dengan memperhitungkan faktor-faktor yang menghambat. Sehingga didapat berapa banyak kebutuhan alat yang dipakai. Dari hasil analisis perhitungan sesuai dengan Analisa Harga Satuan Pekerjaan (AHSP) didapatkan perhitungan pada penggunaan alat berat excavator dengan kapasitas buket 0,9 m3 serta dengan faktor kondisi alat yang baik dan 7 jam kerja didapatkan total waktu untuk pengisian 1 unit truck mixer dengan kapasitas 7 m3 sebesar 20 menit dengan produktivitas senilai 67, 23 m3 / jam. Kemudian pada analisis perhitungan perjalanan truck mixer dari stockpile ke lokasi yang berjarak 25,7 km ditempuh dengan rata-rata kecepatan bermuatan 15 Km/jam dan kecepatan rata-rata muatan kosong 20 Km/jam didapat dari hasil perhitungan waktu yang dibutuhkan untuk kembali memuat beton sebesar 3 jam 45 menit. Dari hasil tersebut maka 1 unit truck mixer hanya dapat melakukan 2 ritase. Sehingga analisis pada alat muat (excavator) dan angkut (truck mixer) yang dilakukan pada paket pekerjaan Peningkatan Jalan Ruas KTM – Jembatan Sungai Buaya (DAK) Reguler di Kabupaten Mesuji yang pada kontrak menggunakan 4 truck mixer belum dapat memenuhi kapasitas produksi dalam sehari. Dengan demikian, maka dibutuhkan penambahan truck mixer menjadi 11 unit.

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What's Next? A Recommendation System for Industrial Training

Continuous training is crucial for creating and maintaining the right skill-profile for the industrial organization's workforce. There is a tremendous variety in the available trainings within an organization: technical, project management, quality, leadership, domain-specific, soft-skills etc. Hence it is important to assist the employee in choosing the best trainings, which perfectly suits her background, project needs and career goals. In this paper, we focus on algorithms for training recommendation in an industrial setting. We formalize the problem of next training recommendation, taking into account the employee's training and work history. We present several new unsupervised sequence mining algorithms to mine the past trainings data from the organization for arriving at personalized next training recommendation. Using the real-life data about trainings of 118587 employees over 5019 distinct trainings from a large multi-national IT organization, we show that these algorithms outperform several standard recommendation engine algorithms as well as those based on standard sequence mining algorithms.

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THE PROCESS OF IMPLEMENTING INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPORT SUBSTITUTIONS PROBLEMS

The article describes the existing trends in domestic markets that actively use project management in their activities. The relevance of using the concept of sustainable development in the current situation is indicated. The necessity of developing a special mechanism based on its principles – a center for sustainable sectoral development integrated into import substitution projects, which will allow all subjects of industries to benefit, is revealed. The object of research in this article is the industrial sector as a whole, and the subject is import substitution projects implemented at industrial enterprises. The main purpose of this article is to determine a way to improve the implementation of industrial projects in the context of import substitution. To achieve this goal, the following tasks are put forward and solved in the article: the identification of the main directions of adaptation of the processes of industrial projects to the current economic situation, the definition of import substitution as an economic category and risk assessment in the implementation of import substitution policy, the search for ways to increase industry sustainability based on the application of the concept of sustainable development. The article reviewed literary sources, scientific works, electronic resources and information from open access. This article can be useful for project managers, managers of industrial enterprises to understand the processes of integration of mechanisms of sustainable development in the implementation of import substitution projects.

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Agility Factors' Analyses Framework in Project-Oriented Organizations through a Sustainability Approach in Large Projects Case Study: Isfahan Municipality

In recent years, the project management concept is coupled with sustainable development. In terms of profitability and adapting to environmental changes, generating value for the customer and responding to market needs is a challenging issue. To gain profit and success, a project should adhere to agility factors. With respect to the importance of project execution success, corresponding to the sustainability dimensions and by developing agility parameters, this study provides a framework for clustering and analyzing “large projects” based on agility factors in project-oriented organizations through a sustainability approach and by applying Quality Function Deployment. To this end, critical factors of project success and then agility factors of the project-oriented organizations have been identified. Thereafter, the importance of these two major components has been measured by executive managers in Isfahan Municipality and academic experts. Afterward, the agility factors’ weights have been calculated based on extracted sustainability factors’ weights, which have been gained according to the project’s critical success factors and by applying quality function deployment. By determining the agility factors’ clusters in the project-oriented organizations and calculating their importance weights, the first cluster that contains project communication management, organizational culture, and contracts management gains the maximum weight of importance.

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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE LITERATURE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN NIGERIA

Nigeria's construction industry is a critical sector that drives economic growth and development, but it faces numerous challenges that affect project performance. This study aimed to identify the factors and obstacles that impede construction project performance in Nigeria through a comprehensive literature review. The review involved a systematic approach to identify relevant studies from reputable academic databases, and the findings were synthesized and analyzed. The study found that poor project planning and scheduling, inadequate risk management, corruption, and ineffective stakeholder management were the primary factors contributing to poor project performance in Nigeria. The study highlights that these factors are interrelated and can exacerbate one another, leading to significant cost overruns, delays, and substandard work. Additionally, the study found that effective project management was a key success factor in improving project performance. To improve construction project performance in Nigeria, the study recommends that stakeholders in the industry should focus on improving project planning and scheduling, risk management, stakeholder management, and promoting ethical standards to curb corruption. By adopting these measures, the Nigerian construction industry can improve project performance, deliver high-quality infrastructure, and contribute to the country's economic growth and development.

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How Do Project Updates Influence Fundraising on Online Medical Crowdfunding Platforms? Examining the Dynamics of Content Updates

Online medical crowdfunding provides financial support for patients in need. As a major aspect of the disclosure of fundraisers to potential donors, project updates play an essential role in determining the success of crowdfunding projects. In this article, we aim to reveal the dynamic impacts of project updates on fundraising performance by analyzing 2334 projects on a leading medical crowdfunding platform in China from January 2020 to July 2021. Drawing on Aristotle's persuasion theory, we identify three aspects of project updates that influence fundraising outcomes: credibility appeals, rational appeals, and emotional appeals. The empirical results reveal that credibility appeals, rational appeals, and emotional appeals increase the fundraising amount of projects. Moreover, as time passes, the positive impact of project updates with credibility appeals in promoting fundraising amount decreases, while the positive effects of updates with rational and emotional appeals increase. This study contributes to the information disclosure stream of crowdfunding literature and project management research. Implications for fundraising practice are discussed as well.

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Best Practices for Virtual Engagement of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Teams During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Qualitative Study

Background Patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) engages patients as partners in research and focuses on questions and outcomes that are important to patients. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced PCOR teams to engage through web-based platforms rather than in person. Similarly, virtual engagement is the only safe alternative for members of the cystic fibrosis (CF) community, who spend their lives following strict infection control guidelines and are already restricted from in-person interactions. In the absence of universal best practices, the CF community has developed its own guidelines to help PCOR teams engage through web-based platforms. Objective This study aimed to identify the important attributes, facilitators, and barriers to teams when selecting web-based platforms. Methods We conducted semistructured interviews with CF community members, nonprofit stakeholders, and researchers to obtain information regarding their experience with using web-based platforms, including the effectiveness and efficiency of these platforms and their satisfaction with and confidence while using each platform. Interviews conducted via Zoom were audio recorded and transcribed. We identified key themes through content analysis with an iterative, inductive, and deductive coding process. Results In total, 15 participants reported using web-based platforms for meetings, project management, document sharing, scheduling, and communication. When selecting web-based platforms, participants valued their accessibility, ease of use, and integration with other platforms. Participants speculated that successful web-based collaboration involved platforms that emulate in-person interactions, recognized the digital literacy levels of the team members, intentionally aligned platforms with collaboration goals, and achieved team member buy-in to adopt new platforms. Conclusions Successful web-based engagement in PCOR requires the use of multiple platforms in order to fully meet the asynchronous or synchronous goals of the project. This study identified the key attributes for the successful practice of PCOR on web-based platforms and the common challenges and solutions associated with their use. Our findings provide the best practices for selecting platforms and the lessons learned through web-based PCOR collaborations.

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The Relationship of Eye Movement, Workload, and Attention on Learning in a Computer-Based Training Program

Computer-based training is a version of training that is becoming quite common. The Project Team Builder (PTB) program uses a computer simulation to help train individuals on how to correct a variety of problems faced by project managers. In this study, the use of a computer-based training program was utilized to assess learning and performance. To measure this, a Tobii T120 eye tracking system was employed to measure fixations and saccades of the participant while completing a training program. The task consisted of the completion of a project management training with assistance of the researcher, then again without assistance. It was hypothesized that performance would improve on the self-guided task after the completion of the assisted task. Results found that participants that completed the task quicker found it to be less mentally demanding. Number of fixations was found to be positively correlated with mental workload and perceived performance. This gives way to further research on computer-based training and the use of eye tracking systems for future program development.

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Ontological practice for software quality control

Recent statistical report on software project has been reflected the significant software project failure rate is existed till now. Failure can be partial, complete or compromising in functional or non-functional factors. The EBSPM public software project data repository has been analysed to reflect the relationship among cost, time, effective hours and functional points to identify eternal influencing factors. The literature review has identified the root causes of failure. Software quality control is a formal approach to make the project successful but until now ambiguous with the integration of quality factors. Our proposed ontology reduces the complexity of project management. This research has established the way of developing an ontology by including maximum quality factors. The way of collaborative working is included in the ontology to ensure formal, transparent, accountable and responsible manner. The ontology model is developed with descriptive logic and diagrams. Theoretical evaluation has been done at the end of the research based on the criteria of standardisation organisations.

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Simulator-Based Team Training to Share Resources in a Matrix Structure Organization

Project management in a matrix organization is complex because project managers share the organization resources (budget and human), and cooperation between managers is critical for effective resource sharing. Therefore, training project managers in the matrix structure to work as a team is required. A simulator-based method to train managers to work as a team is presented. A project team builder (PTB) simulating a dynamic, stochastic multiproject environment was designed and implemented in a project management course for graduate students in systems engineering. Recording the learning history and having a debriefing mechanism were implemented as mechanisms to facilitate team learning. A total of 132 participants composed of graduate students, representing experienced managers, and undergraduate students as inexperienced managers, assigned into teams of three participants each, used the simulator in a multiuser multi-project mode. The findings indicate that for the initial learning phase and transfer to a different scenario, the three factors, history, debriefing, and experience, affected the performances. Furthermore, the interactions between the debriefing and history factors, between the experience and debriefing factors, and between the history and experience factors were all significant. Based on these findings, a new paradigm for a simulation-based team learning is presented.

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Plataforma web para la gestión de proyectos para contrataciones de bienes y servicios TIC

This work is carried out in a public Research Center in Mexico, which is subject to the Government's policies and regulations. In particular, the regulations that refer to the project management process for contracting ICT goods and services. The Information Technology Unit (UTIC) of the Research Center established a manual process to collect and centralize information on projects for ICT contracting at the institutional level, which was not previously carried out. This process proved to be complicated, inefficient and it has generated an overload of work, especially in the UTIC headquarters. In addition, other problems have arisen, such as the loss, duplication, and dispersion of information that makes it impossible for the UTIC to make decisions in real-time. To solve the above, the objective of this work is to implement a Web platform that facilitates, streamlines, and support project management for the contracting of ICT goods and services and that includes an indicator board to monitor the status of the projects, the budget and the contracts made that allow decision-making regarding ICT in the short and medium term. For implementation, a systematic literature review was first conducted using the Prisma methodology to establish the state of the art, and the Extreme Programming (XP) methodology was used for development. The result was a prototype of the proposed web platform.

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A Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) Based Study on the Reluctance of Sri Lankan IT Undergraduates in Pursuing a Software Quality Assurance Career

Despite the growing demand worldwide, the popularity of the Software Quality Assurance (SQA) profession has always been questionable. Technology is increasingly being adopted in the SQA process. Still, the prospective entrants to the profession seem to doubt various aspects such as career progression, learning opportunities, social recognition, etc. This research aims to study why SQA is not a popular career choice among computing undergraduates. Specifically, it aims to unveil the critical factors that affect the reluctance of undergraduates to pursue a career in SQA. The research was conducted in Sri Lanka, a popular offshore outsourcing destination for software development. Over 500 undergraduates who follow computing degrees in state and non-state universities in Sri Lanka were surveyed using a questionnaire developed based on the theory of planned behaviour. The results were analysed using qualitative and quantitative approaches and verified at a forum of experienced quality professionals. The findings confirm that the SQA profession is perceived less favourably than other career paths, such as software development and project management in computing. The study explores different attributes related to the undergraduates' attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control, likely impacting their reluctance to choose an SQA career. Additionally, the study explores the impact of gender, internship status, and the type of educational institution. The study concludes that 1) Lack of awareness about the SQA profession, 2) Possible inferiority complexes and ill-treatment at the workplace, 3) Effects of the negative messages the senior students carry to their juniors after internships, and 4) The impact of the alumni who work as SQA professionals are the potential areas that the industry and the academia need to work on individually as well as collaboratively to mitigate the risks stemming from the undergraduates' reluctance to join the SQA profession.

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LEAN PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA

This researcher sought to find out the inefficiencies that could be the cause of underperformance in order to fill the gap through applications of more efficient and cost effective methods. The researcher therefore sought to analyse the experiences of construction companies in terms of the problems of wastes, high costs, bottlenecks, inventory control and how performance has been impacted. The research was done in Nairobi City County because many of the construction operation were conducted in Nairobi. The finding showed a low application of methods in the construction process. The respondent indicted no policy known to the employees of the company that connected to the waste minimization programs. The researcher also noted that most of the firms did not visualise their process, so as to identify non-value adding processes in the stream or remove the bottlenecks within the construction stream. The few big companies that were in category 1-3 had value stream maps but the mapping of most of these companies lacked the input of the experts. Most companies however, indicated to have specific methods to regulate inventory, however the methods were not good enough to help in inventory related costs like stock out costs. Most of the firms had quality management methods of ensuring a continuous improvement in the firm. This was a good indicator that training and development for most of these firms was key to solving emerging issues within the construction industry. The researcher concluded that the major costs that the respondents indicated was as a result of non-application of better operational management methods in the building construction. The researcher therefore recommended the application of the lean project management to improve the performance. Keywords: Waste Minimization Programs, Value Stream Mapping, Building Construction

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Innovation in health service management: Adoption of project management offices to support major health care transformation

AIM To explore the characteristics that influence project management offices acceptance and adoption in healthcare sector. BACKGROUND The creation of project management offices has been suggested as a promising avenue to promote successful organisational change and facilitate evidence-based practice. However, little is known about the characteristics that promote their initial adoption and acceptance in health care sector. This knowledge is important in the context where many organisations are considering implementing project management offices with nurse managers as leaders. METHODS A descriptive multiple case study design was used. The unit of analysis was the project management offices. The study was conducted in three university-affiliated teaching hospitals in 2013-14 (Canada). Individual interviews (n = 34) were conducted with senior managers. RESULTS Results reveal that project management offices dedicated to project and change management constitute an innovation and an added value that addresses tangible needs in the field. CONCLUSION Project management offices are an innovation highly compatible with health care managers and their approach has parallels to the process of clinical problem solving and reasoning well-known to adopters. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT This knowledge is important in a context where many nurses hold various roles in project management offices, such as Director, project manager, clinical expert and knowledge broker.

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ANALISIS KINERJA BIAYA DAN WAKTU MENGGUNAKAN METODE EARNED VALUE DAN EARNED SCHEDULE PADA PROYEK PEMBANGUNAN VILLA PASIR ANGIN PUNCAK-BOGOR.

AbstrakDalam pelaksanaan suatu proyek sangat jarang ditemui suatu proyek yang berjalan tepat sesuai dengan yang direncanakan. Keberhasilan didalam manajemen proyek adalah pengendalian proyek dalam hal kinerja, kemajuan (progress), dan biaya. Salah satu metode yang mengintegrasikan biaya, waktu, dan kinerja adalah Earned Value (EV). Sebuah kemajuan dalam metode manajemen sehingga muncul pengembangan baru dari Earned Value (EV) yaitu Earned Schedule (ES)  Umumnya mengalami keterlambatan yang direncanakan, baik waktu maupun kemajuan pekerjaan,  Tujuan dari Analisa kinerja dengan menggunakan dua metode adalah untuk mengetahu hasil prestasi kinerja pada pelaksanaan proyek pembangunan Villa dan seberapa besar atau kecil penyimpangan yang terjadi di pekerjaan pembangunan Villa Pasir Angin di Bogor.  Dalam penyelesaiiannya dapat menggunakan Analisa dimulai dengan mendapatkan nilai dari berbagai indikator yang dibutuhkan disetiap peninjauan, dari hasil analisis dimiggu ke 13 hasil BCWS = Rp. 1.108.129.005; BCWP = Rp  1.002.241.315; ACWP =  Rp 955.926.447, dan didpatkan nilai CV = Rp. 46.314.868; SV = - Rp. 105.887.689; CPI = 1,05; SPI = 0,90; etc =  Rp. 992.399.101; EAC = Rp. 1.948.325.548,36; ETS = 139,312 Hari; EAS = 231 Hari. Dan hasil dari indicator Earned Schedule (ES) di minggu ke 13 = 12,145 Minggu; SV(t) = -0,855 Minggu ; SPI(t) = 0,93. Proyek yang diteliti menggunakan metode EV (Earned Value) memilki status terlambat dengan durasi rencana awal 217 hari dan durasi akhir pekerjaan menjadi 236 hari . dari hasil analisa tersebut maka waktu penyelesaian yang direncanakan lebih lambat dan Biaya lebih kecil dari nilai kontrak dan perhitungan dari EV (Earned Schedule ) adalah proyek berjalan lebih buruk dari yang direncanakan diawal. Hasil nilai Indeks performa 1 maka proyek perlu melakukan perbaikan performa. Kata Kunci : Prediksi Penyelesaian Proyek, Earned Value Management, Earned Schedule

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Collective Impact through Public Health and Academic Partnerships: A Kentucky Public Health Accreditation Readiness Example

In the ever-changing, resource-limited public health environment, the use of partners found in the faculty and students of Colleges of Public Health can provide training, consultation, and technical assistance needed to increase local health department (LHD) workforce capacity to meet new public health demands including national public heath accreditation. This manuscript describes the provision of the backbone support activities of facilitation, data management, and project management by University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health to Kentucky’s LHDs seeking national public health accreditation.

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АНАЛИЗ СУЩЕСТВУЮЩИХ МОДЕЛЕЙ ПРОЕКТНОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ В АГРОПРОМЫШЛЕННОМ КОМПЛЕКСЕ

Данное исследование направлено на анализ существующих моделей проектного управления в агропромышленном комплексе (АПК). Агропромышленный комплекс является ключевой отраслью экономики, и эффективное управление проектами в этой сфере имеет стратегическое значение для обеспечения устойчивого развития и конкурентоспособности предприятий. В рамках исследования будет проведен обзор существующих моделей проектного управления, применяемых в агропромышленном комплексе, с учетом специфики отрасли. Будут рассмотрены как классические методики управления проектами, так и инновационные подходы, адаптированные под особенности сельскохозяйственного сектора. Целью исследования является выявление наиболее эффективных моделей проектного управления, способствующих повышению эффективности проектной деятельности в агропромышленном комплексе. Результаты исследования могут быть использованы руководителями предприятий АПК для оптимизации управления проектами, улучшения планирования и контроля за реализацией проектов, а также для повышения конкурентоспособности компаний в данной отрасли. This study is aimed at analyzing existing models of project management in the agro-industrial complex (AIC). The agro-industrial complex is a key sector of the economy, and effective project management in this area is of strategic importance for ensuring sustainable development and competitiveness of enterprises. As part of the study, an overview of existing project management models used in the agro-industrial complex will be conducted, taking into account the specifics of the industry. Both classical project management techniques and innovative approaches adapted to the specifics of the agricultural sector will be considered. The purpose of the study is to identify the most effective models of project management that contribute to improving the efficiency of project activities in the agro-industrial complex. The results of the study can be used by the heads of agricultural enterprises to optimize project management, improve planning and control over the implementation of projects.

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Predicting Disputes in Public-Private Partnership Projects: Classification and Ensemble Models

Proactively forecasting disputes in the initiation phase of public-private partnership (PPP) projects can considerably reduce the effort, time, and cost of managing potential claims. This comprehensive study compared classification models for PPP project dispute problems. Performance comparisons included four machine learners, four classification and regression trees, two multivariate statistical techniques, and combinations of techniques that have performed best according to a historical database. Experimental results indicate that an ensemble technique (i.e., SVMs+ANNs+C5.0) provides better cross-fold prediction accuracy (84.33%) compared with all other individual classification models. Notably, SVM (support vector machine) is the best single model for classifying dispute propensity in terms of overall performance measures. This study demonstrates the efficiency and effectiveness of data-mining techniques for early prediction of dispute propensity in PPP projects pertaining to public infrastructure services. The modeling results provide proactive-warning and decision-support information needed for managing potential disputes before disputes occur. DOI: 10.1061/(ASCE)CP.1943-5487.0000197. © 2013 Ameri- can Society of Civil Engineers. CE Database subject headings: Data collection; Private sector; Project management; Dispute resolution; Decision support systems. Author keywords: Data mining; Classification; Public-private partnership; Project management; Dispute prediction.

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IT Development of HR System in the Field of Human Safety

The study of the process of human resources management of the safety-oriented system (BOS) of civil safety (CPS). Based on the system analysis, the strengths and weaknesses of the functioning of structural elements are analyzed. The classification of safety-oriented civil protection system is developed, the influence of classification on the choice of application of modern information systems for development of computerized and automated HR systems for human resources management in the field of human safety is analyzed. The model of human resources management in CPS is developed taking into account the multiparametric environment of project management and project environment. The HRM competency model has been developed. The correlation between the effectiveness of human resources management and the implementation of the goals of portfolios of projects, programs and projects of civil safety organizations is studied. The subject of the study is the HR system of human resources management of civil safety. Processes of selection of project team members, their evaluation, formation, implementation of personnel management and completion of projects and portfolios of projects and programs in the civil safety system. Object of research: expert HR information system for decision support in the human resources management system of civil safety of a safety-oriented socio-technical system using information technology. The purpose of the work is to modernize the methods of human resources management system, to develop a model of automated personnel management information system for implementation in projects of safety-oriented system using the index method of evaluation of team members.

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Cognitive Neural Mechanism of Sports Competition Pressure Source

Abstract At sports events, the athletes by the pressure source is varied, based on the stress status of athletes, many athletes stress related experts at home and abroad to design questionnaire, questionnaire and sports events for athletes with often life process of in-depth and meticulous investigation, has formed the one whole set athletes pressure source of cognitive neuroscience assessment system, sports competition for athlete’s "escort". By participating in state general administration of sports scientific research project " management system of athlete competition pressure cognitive neuroscience" the development of using psychological pressure on athletes’ source data, the application of natural language processing and machine learning technology research these data, mainly using clustering algorithm and recommendation algorithm, thus forming pressure source research results are applied in sports competitions.

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THE IMPACT OF RISK MANAGEMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

This study delves into the integral role of risk management in optimizing the efficiency of construction project implementation by identifying and categorizing potential risks while emphasizing proactive risk management strategies. The research underscores the vulnerability of construction projects to diverse risks and highlights the prevailing issue of insufficient emphasis on risk management practices in the field. Notably, the findings indicate a substantial correlation between early risk identification and heightened project efficiency, showcasing that project employing proactive strategies experience fewer disruptions and greater adaptability to unforeseen challenges. Furthermore, construction projects implementing robust risk management practices demonstrate noteworthy reductions in delays and cost overruns, contributing to streamlined timelines and adherence to budget constraints. The study recommends prioritizing the adoption of proactive risk management practices, focusing on early identification and mitigation, and advocates for investment in training programs to enhance stakeholders' risk management knowledge and skills. Additionally, it suggests leveraging technological solutions, such as predictive analytics and simulation models, for more accurate and dynamic risk assessments, facilitating informed decision-making in construction project management. The comparative analysis of risk management approaches empowers informed and appropriate decision-making. This reduces the disruption of and enhances financial outcomes. These findings signify a paradigm shift in project management in construction, advocating for a culture of effective and proactive risk management. It can revolutionize industry practices, increase predictability, and elevate the project's success. Implementing recommended strategies, inculcating adaptability cultivation, clear communication, and theoretical framework, and embracing complexity promises to enhance risk management effectively, guiding the instruction industry toward continuous improvement and innovation.

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Student perceptions of teamwork, conflict, and industry preparedness in engineering interdisciplinary capstone design

Interpersonal skills related to teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution are recognized as essential skills for engineers. However, employers indicate that recent engineering graduates are not adequately prepared with the professional skills needed for the workplace. Although engineering students work in teams throughout their academic careers, many are not explicitly taught how to work in teams and face challenges with teamwork and handling conflict with the collaborative nature of engineering. Capstone design courses are the culmination of the engineering curriculum with a team design project and serve a critical role in preparing students for the workforce. This exploratory study seeks to answer the following research questions: RQ1) What are senior-level engineering students' experiences with teamwork and conflict in their capstone design teams? RQ2) How do students perceive their preparedness for industry from courses such as capstone design? Three focus groups were conducted with senior-level engineering Interdisciplinary Capstone Design students at a large, public university and consisted of a mix of student design teams in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Mechanical Engineering (ME). By exploring student experiences in this context, we can gain a better understanding of engineering students' experiences with teamwork and conflict to better prepare students for the engineering workplace. Results indicate that communication and project management are the most prominent challenges for students, especially for those on large competition teams consisting of more than ten students. Teams received conflict management training through a workshop in their course, which helped students recognize and manage conflict in their teams and emphasized the need for this intervention as early as possible. Students highlight their perceptions of the differences between academia and the workplace, including different dynamics with team composition and organizational hierarchy. Additionally, students pushed for more autonomy in the classroom that caters to their unique project team needs - questioning the alignment of course assignments with competition requirements and with the nature of work in the engineering workplace. This work indicates that there is still work to be done by educators to improve capstone design courses and development of students' professional skills related to teamwork and project management. Implications for research and practice are provided, including considerations for team size, course structure, and the need for leadership and conflict management training in the classroom to help prepare students for the engineering workforce.

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An Efficient Novel Model for Multi-Story Building Construction Quantity Estimation using Coupled MATLAB-Revit Software

The nature of the construction business and building projects necessitates the capacity to manage extensive and intricate data and documentation. The processes for documenting, exchanging, and updating data constitute one of the principal administrative challenges being currently confronted by the construction project management. As a consequence of the continued reliance on paper-based processes evidenced in the Iraqi businesses and construction projects, a considerable volume of documentation is likely to accumulate, thereby increasing the complexity and time required for specific data to be retrieved. In this study, the Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) models were used to document projects by employing the MATLAB-Revit software. The findings demonstrate that the project timeline is also recorded because it is related to the suggested model, which is designed to produce an effective model that mimics reality. A comparative analysis of the data pertaining to the foundations, columns, walls (24 cm and 12 cm), floors, and slabs of four multi-story buildings, was conducted. This analysis was divided into three categories: estimated, SVM-BIM, and actual documentation. The findings indicated that the proposed model demonstrated a high degree of accuracy in predicting the material quantities required in building construction. These values were found to be in close proximity to, and aligned with, the actual documentation.

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Application of Agile methodology in project management in higher education

В последние годы методология Agile становится все более популярной в управлении проектами в различных отраслях. В данной исследовательской работе исследуется применение методологии Agile в управлении проектами в высшем образовании в России. Гибкая методология — это подход к управлению проектами, в котором особое внимание уделяется гибкости и быстроте реагирования, с верой в то, что проект можно постоянно улучшать на протяжении всего его жизненного цикла. Методология Agile включает в себя разбиение проекта на несколько этапов, над которыми совместно работают в итерациях или спринтах продолжительностью от двух до 12 недель. Цель каждого спринта — предоставить законченную, готовую к использованию функцию. Методология Agile предполагает постоянное сотрудничество с заинтересованными сторонами, включая клиентов, которые гораздо больше вовлечены в Agile-проект, чем в традиционные подходы к управлению проектами. С помощью этого исследования мы стремимся дать представление о практической реализации методологии Agile в управлении проектами в высшем образовании и ее потенциальных преимуществах для отрасли. In recent years, Agile methodology has become increasingly popular in project management in various industries. This research paper examines the application of Agile methodology in project management in higher education in Russia. Flexible methodology is an approach to project management that focuses on flexibility and responsiveness, with the belief that a project can be continuously improved throughout its life cycle. The Agile methodology involves splitting a project into several stages, which are jointly worked on in iterations or sprints lasting from two to 12 weeks. The goal of each sprint is to provide a complete, ready—to-use feature. Agile methodology involves constant collaboration with stakeholders, including clients, who are much more involved in an Agile project than in traditional approaches to project management. With the help of this research, we aim to give an idea of the practical implementation of the Agile methodology in project management in higher education and its potential benefits for the industry.

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering Applications and Programs

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in civil engineering programs and drawing techniques has the potential to revolutionize the industry. This study explores the benefits, challenges, and strategies for the effective utilization of AI in civil engineering. The research investigates the current state of AI integration, examines its applications in structural analysis, design, documentation, and project management, and identifies the barriers hindering widespread adoption. The study highlights the importance of data-driven decision-making, enhanced design visualization, improved accuracy and efficiency, streamlined documentation and communication, and enhanced project management and control. By addressing the challenges and providing insights into AI techniques, this study aims to bridge the gap between theoretical potential and practical implementation, paving the way for more sustainable and intelligent civil engineering projects.

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From the Editor

The first article from Marte Pettersen Buvik and Sturle Danielsen Tvedt on “The Influence of Project Commitment and Team Commitment on the Relationship Between Trust and Knowledge Sharing in Project Teams” examines the relationship among trust, commitment, and knowledge sharing. The authors include two different foci of commitment that are highly relevant to project teams: team commitment and project commitment. Their theory and findings show that propensity to trust and trustworthiness have a significant positive influence on team and project commitment and on the knowledge sharing climate and knowledge sharing behavior. The authors also posited that project and team commitment mediate the influence of the two trust-related constructs. This mediation was confirmed for project commitment, but not for team commitment; thus, project commitment, defined as a belief in the goals at hand and willingness to engage in the project turned out to be more crucial than team commitment, which did not mediate the influences of trust. The findings are in line with previous studies that have found trust to be a significant predictor of the sharing of tacit knowledge and add to the existing literature that project commitment is an important intervening variable for knowledge sharing in projects. The editor of this article was Hans Georg Gemünden. The second article is also on project teams. Amin Akhavan Tabassi, Kamand M. Roufechaei, Abu Hassan Abu Bakar and Nor’Aini Yusof address the theme: “Linking Team Condition and Team Performance: A Transformational Leadership Approach.” The authors argue that team building and team development can be studied as ongoing processes that are crucial to project success. Their analysis shows that the team condition, which is defined as the factors that contribute to making a great team, has significant direct and indirect impacts on team performance. The six factors of the team condition are (1) contribution, (2) communication, (3) responsibility and accountability, (4) experimentation and creativity, (5) conflict and competition, and (6) interpersonal relationships. The transformational leadership behavior of team leaders shows a mediating role between the team condition and the performance. The sample is taken from projects in the construction industry. In order to reduce the risk of common method variance, the research analysis was completed using 94 teams from three different sources, within which team members rated their leader’s transformational leadership behavior. The team leaders evaluated the team’s conditions, and, lastly, the supervisor of each team rated the team’s performance. The editor of this article was Hans Georg Gemünden. The third article by Marie Bengtsson and Lars Lindkvist, “Mapping the Road to Future Projects: Roadmapping as a Balancing and Transformation Process,” shows how roadmapping can bring about an increased focus on explorative activity and a stronger future orientation in an organization. Based on an exciting longitudinal case study in a large technology-based firm, this article documents that it may take two or more strategic initiative projects to change the direction of an organization. The first change project, a radical technology vision, presented in the first roadmapping attempt, contributed to creating an awareness of the value of looking long into the future. As this was far from sufficient, a second more bottom-up driven attempt with a stronger focus on collaboration and new knowledge generation was initiated to further the desired change over. Interestingly, the case study points to the significance of visualizations as a means to supporting knowledge generation, as well as protecting exploration. The editor of this article was Hans Georg Gemünden. The fourth article in this issue by Tristano Sainati, Naomi Brookes, and Giorgio Locatelli on “Special Purpose Entities in Megaprojects: Empty Boxes or Real Companies?” addresses infrastructure megaprojects, which typically cost more than US$1 billion and are characterized by vast impacts on the economy, society, and environment; long-term commitment; high involvement of public actors, such as governments, turbulent environment; significant risk for the sponsors; and high organizational complexity. Such megaprojects involve hundreds of companies. Although megaprojects are important for modern economies and societies, they have a history of poor performance. Some of the explanations lie in the inherent complexity, difficulty, and uncertainty of the megaproject endeavor; others refer to governance challenges like strategic misinterpretations of decision makers, cultural distance and lack of effective collaboration between project stakeholders; and poor front-end problem analysis, business planning, and engineering and design. The current article concentrates on the governance issue from a contracting perspective. One of the formal governance instruments, widely used in megaprojects, Project Management Journal, Vol. 44, No. 6, 2–5 © 2013 by the Project Management Institute Published online in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com). DOI: 10.1002/pmj.21383 First, I want to share some very good ews with the project management research community and all our readers interested in project manage ent research. The deadline for the submission of papers to the PMI research conference has been prolongated to 13 January 2014. The PMI® Research and Education Conference, “Standing on the Shoulders of Gia ts: In Search of Theory and Evidence” will be held on 27–29 July 2014 in Portland, Oregon, USA. We welcome co ceptual, empirical, or theoretical work using project, program, or portfolio a agement as the subject or context of the research. PMI also solicits papers and symposia on project management education; doctoral students are encouraged to submit their work to the pre-conference doctoral colloquium. For submission guidelines and instructio s, please contact PMI.org/REC2014submit. Confere ce registration is scheduled to open March 2014 and details can be found on PMI.org/REC2014. The Dece ber issue of Project Management Journal® offers a rich variety of articles, each of which delivers a significant contribution to theory building in project organizing and new empirical findings with a high value of theory and practice. The first paper by Dietrich, Kujala, a d Artto addresses a fundamental organizational design question in project management: How should the interdependencies between different teams in a multi-team project be managed? There are a y differe t coordination mechanisms, but each of them has its advantages and drawbacks and they can be combined in different ways, which differ in ter s of coherence and pote tial synergies. The organizational design reflections stated in this article can also be used for the manage e t of programs consisting of an array of different projects or for the management of a project portfolio in which the management of interdepende cies between projects is also a critical challenge. T e ma agement of inter ependencies between projects is an issue that has been neglected in multi-project management. Very often the interdependence is restricted to resource conflicts between projects and the solution is to identify the bottleneck resources and the projects that conflict with one bottleneck resource. The solution to this proble is often a muddling-through approach that delivers an immediate solution, yet doesn’t acknowledge that typically there are too many projects occurring at the same time, and that an organizatio usually experiences a number of bottlenecks simultaneously. This bottleneck obstacle makes it difficult to assess the consequences of measures that have been taken to repair an immediate problem—a proble that may only be a sympto of a much larger and obscure problem. In addition, there are many kinds of different interdependencies bet een projects that have not been addressed systematically and simultaneously. Markowitz’s pioneering work showed that the risk of a portfolio of projects can be reduced if the project portfolio mixture combines projects, which in sum show a smaller covariance of cash-flow. Thus, managing risk interdependencies between financial investments, which could have been projects, in such a way that the overall risk of a portfolio of financial investments, which could have been projects, is reduced, has been an essential element of designing portfolios since long. Organizational design theory made the claim that the kinds of inter ependencies atter; in other words, for pooled, sequential, or reciprocal interdependencies, different kinds of organizational coordination instruments—or more precisely, different ki ds of cohere t mixes f co rdination instruments—should be used. Regarding project portfolio management, pooled interdependencies among scarce (human) resources d ring the developme t stage of a new product, process, or service, have been the focus of interest. But pooled interdependencies are not restricted to human resources in the development process or to fina cial resources in a more aggregated view. If p tential users of a project can only cope with a limited a ount of new products or product releases that are delivered to them, this creates a new, thus far, often neglected type of bottle eck. The ability and willingness of users or i termediaries may also create bottle ecks and thus “pooled” interdependencies. Transfer prices or pri ritization systems have been proposed to solve the internal resource co rdination pr blem, but do they also apply to the customer acceptance bottleneck problem? Taking a marketing perspective or a purchasing erspective, ad itional interdependence aspects have to be considered. If two projects share the sa e customer as a recipient, or the same supplier as a source, then these two projects need to be coordinated. (This may pertain to the following questions: When should which project be done? What should

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Hybrid Teaching Design for the "Software Project Management" Course

This paper investigates a hybrid instructional design to improve the educational outcomes of the "Software Project Management" course. Confronted with the challenges of globalization and rapid technological progress, traditional lecture-based teaching has proven inadequate to fulfill the goals of contemporary education. The hybrid teaching model merges online self-directed learning with in-person interactive sessions, facilitating the acquisition and application of knowledge and the enhancement of practical skills through pre-class video instruction, classroom discussions, and case analyses. The educational objectives encompass the transmission and internalization of knowledge, the cultivation of professional ethics, and the improvement of students' comprehensive qualities. The instructional process is meticulously designed to include pre-class self-study, in-class knowledge assessment, case study discussions, practical coursework, and final evaluations. Moreover, the study places a special focus on integrating ideological and political elements within the curriculum to elevate students' ideological and moral qualities.

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A proposed integration of the event and project management body of knowledge

The concept of an established international body of knowledge implies being updated with a respected good standing. The EMBOK (event management body of knowledge) may have some limitations in need of an update to be clearly distinguished. EM (event management) need a special kind of management considering the scope of the event industry with unfortunate event failures. The comprehensive nature of any body of knowledge (BOK) study led to a pre-study with respect to a conceptual integrated exploratory methodology. This provided the freedom to move outside conservatism to relate ideas, notions, theories, impressions and abstractions to the problem. The purpose was therefore not to obtain a final account but to propose a well-defined hypothesis for further studies. The conceptual data less structured casual observation, and an overview of secondary sources and literature. The overall exploratory study indicates a need for the update of the EMBOK also by means of the PMBOK (project management body of knowledge) or a synthesised event-project management framework (E-PMBOK).

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Investigating Determinants of Project Portfolio Management Adoption

Recently, there has been an emphasis on managing projects strategically within the organization using project portfolio management (PPM). However, the extent of adoption of this innovation and the enabling factors are not well understood in academics and practice. This research-inprogress investigates a model of PPM adoption using data being collected from project managers. The model identifies a total of nine variables capturing various environmental, PPM, and organizational factors that could potentially impact the adoption decision of PPM. The survey is hosted on the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) website in order to collect data from PMI members worldwide. The data will be analyzed using logistic regression to identify the factors that have a significant impact on PPM adoption. This research is part of a larger multi-method research of PPM adoption and infusion and the results of this research will help practitioners and researchers better understand factors that impact PPM adoption decisions.

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THE SYNERGY OF OPTIMIZING PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

This paper provides a bibliometric study based on data from Scopus and the VOS Viewer program to investigate the relationship between optimization strategies, project management, and quality management in the context of residential constructions. With an emphasis on a number of factors, including publishing nations, years, fields, authors, citations, and keywords, the analysis encompasses 85 articles from 1995 to 2023.    The main conclusions show that the top four nations in terms of the number of publications on this subject are China, the US, Australia, and Canada. The research reveals noteworthy patterns in the disciplines that have made contributions to this topic, suggesting that optimization in construction and management techniques is studied from a multidisciplinary perspective. In order to improve the performance of residential building projects, the paper highlights the growing significance of combining optimization techniques with efficient project management and quality assurance. Additionally, it lists key works and prominent writers who have influenced the conversation in this field. All things considered, this bibliometric study offers insightful information to scholars and professionals who are interested in the nexus of these important fields, indicating that interdisciplinary cooperation might result in better residential building project outcomes.

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Study on Teaching Reform in Applied Undergraduate Engineering Management

: With the rapid development of China's construction industry, the demand for engineering management talents with structural knowledge is increasingly growing. "Building Structures," as a core course in engineering management and cost estimation specialization, holds a pivotal position. It not only covers the principles of structural design and construction requirements of buildings but is also closely related to engineering costs, project management, and other aspects. However, traditional teaching methods of "Building Structures" often overemphasize theoretical teaching and neglect the cultivation of practical application abilities, diverging from the goals of applied undergraduate education. To better meet societal demands and cultivate engineering management and cost estimation professionals with practical abilities, this paper deeply explores the teaching reform of the "Building Structures" course. To ensure the successful implementation of these reforms, specific implementation plans and safeguard measures are proposed. By utilizing a variety of teaching methods, the practical application abilities, problem-solving abilities, and innovative thinking abilities of students are enhanced. After a prolonged period of exploration, more competitive talents in engineering management and cost estimation have been cultivated, contributing to the sustainable development of the construction industry.

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Ship 3D Collaborate Design Integration System Research

With development of information technology, traditional serial design process has not need the requirements of ship design. At first the characteristics of modern ship design and need for parallel collaborative design are analyzed. By analyzing the characteristics of 3D CAD software (Solid Works) and PDM system (Wind chill), integrated model and key technologies of the system is discussed. On the basis system integration platform through the middleware interface (Workgroup Manager for Solid Works) are built. Then ship 3D design is brought into project management. Carry on ships 3D collaborate design through key technologies such as document management and workflow management. This idea can solve information isolation problem between CAD system and PDM system and avoid unnecessary repeat works, as the same time improve the efficiency of ship design.

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The journey to establishing an IT-infrastructure within the German Biobank Alliance

Background Biobanks ensure the long-term storage and accessibility of biospecimens and corresponding data sets. Thus, they form the foundation for many research projects which may contribute to improving medical care. With the establishment of the German Biobank Node and Alliance, expertise in biobanking is bundled and strengthened. An important component within this research infrastructure is the set-up of an information technology (IT) network for allowing feasibility requests across individual biobanks. Objective We aim to describe relevant aspects that have shaped the journey to interconnect biobanks, to enhance their visibility within the research-community, to harmonize data, and to enable feasibility searches to support access to available data and biosamples. Methods To achieve this task, we resorted to a wide variety of methods: we ran a requirement analysis, decided on the mode of operation for the federated team of IT-developers and on the development approach itself, took related national and international initiatives into account, and concluded with evaluations of the developed software artefacts and the operation of the entire chain of applications. Results We drew an IT framework including all heterogeneous data aspects derived from our requirement analysis and developed a comprehensive IT infrastructure. The successful implementation benefited from a smooth interaction of a federated IT team distributed across all participating sites that was even able to manage a major technology change mid-project. Authentication and project management services from associated partners could be integrated and the graphic user interface for an intuitive search tool for biospecimens was designed iteratively. The developed code is open source to ensure sustainability and the local implementation is concluded and functioning. The evaluation of the components was positive. Conclusions The entire project had given ample opportunity for challenges, predictable and unpredictable—from the mode of operation to changing some of the initial ideas. We learned our lessons concerning personnel, budget planning and technical as well as manual monitoring as well as some requirements arising only during the process of the project. Nevertheless, we can here report a success story of a network infrastructure, highly agile and much easier in local installation than initially anticipated.