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The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

Welcome to the Summer 2024 issue of Parameters. We open this issue with a special “In Memoriam” by General Charles A. Flynn, Commander US Army Pacific, honoring the life and legacies of our director and consummate colleague, Carol V. Evans. We dedicate this issue to her. General Flynn’s memoriam is followed by an In Focus commentary on China’s Belt and Road Initiative. We then feature three forums covering the Russia-Ukraine War, the Middle East, and Professional Development. This issue also contains special essays on the role of professional writing, the US Army War College’s Civil-Military Relations Center, …

Raven Sentry: Employing Ai For Indications And Warnings In Afghanistan, Thomas W. Spahr

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

This article examines Raven Sentry, a project that employed artificial intelligence to provide advance warning of insurgent attacks in Afghanistan. During 2019 and 2020, the Resolute Support Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence (J2) benefited from a command culture open to innovation, the urgency created by the US drawdown, and a uniquely talented group of personnel that, aided by commercial sector experts, built an AI system that helped predict attacks. The war’s end cut Raven Sentry short, but the experience provides important lessons on AI and the conditions necessary for successful innovation.

Parameters Summer 2024, Usawc Press

The US Army War College Quarterly: Parameters

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Audiovisual Media Innovation: Hanyu Shuzi Learning Solution, Lukluk Ul Muyassaroh, Aiga Ventivani, Octi Rjeky Mardasari, Zakia Ikfinaa Natassja El Marah, Rendy Setyawan, Viola Ermawati

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

Despite the popularity of Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language in Indonesia, there has been a lack of attention given to the development of learning media for Indonesian learners. Consequently, this may hinder their comprehension of the materials. This study aims to develop an innovative learning media for Mandarin Chinese learners to help them master the Hànyǔ Shùzì material. The present study involves 27 students majoring in Mandarin Chinese Education at State University of Malang and employs the ADDIE research and development model by Dick and Carry. The model comprises five stages: (1) Analysis, (2) Design, (3) Development, (4) Implementation, …

Transforming Feedback Practices Through The Use Of Screencast Video Feedback In L2 Writing Classrooms, Heon Jeon, Sarah Decapua

Journal of Response to Writing

Giving feedback to student writing is one of the writing teacher’s most important tasks in the classroom, and there are many forms of feedback that writing teachers can use such as written feedback, teacher-student conferencing, peer feedback or self-assessment. More than these options, the influx of technologies into writing classrooms provides teachers with the use of screencast video feedback when responding to student writing. In this article, two second language writing teachers questioned their feedback practices when responding to students’ texts and implemented feedback innovation by using screencast video feedback in their classrooms with the goal of exploring how their …

Looking Back To Move Forward: The Next Decade And Beyond For Human Experience, Jason A. Wolf

Patient Experience Journal

This issue comes out at an important moment for the experience conversation. It was ten years ago from the publication date of this issue on April 30, 2014, that the first issue of Patient Experience Journal (PXJ) was released. PXJ was intended to be a gathering place. A virtual town square for the experience movement where people could and would come together to share ideas and proven practice. This value of collaboration is at the foundation of our very efforts as a global community through The Beryl Institute. Experience is not some secret competitive ingredient in the world of healthcare. …

Assessment Of Contamination In Ophthalmic Drops And The Development Of Preventive Measures And Detection Methods For Nosocomial Infections Arising From The Use Of Ophthalmic Drops In Hospital Settings., Prayuth Poowaruttanawiwit, Nattarikar Tilanuttanun, Thawanporn Chimsud, Jeerawat Sawatdiwithayayong, Kitti Panmanee, Niratcha Chaisomboon, Janyut Srihirun

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Objectives: This research aims to assess the prevalence of microbial contamination related to the usage of eye drops in hospital settings and identify strategies to manage such undesirable incidents. Research Methodology: A systematic literature review was conducted, followed by a planned analysis to see if sufficient data were available. Subsequently, research and development were undertaken to innovate a solution for detecting or preventing microbial contamination of eye drops before usage. Research Findings: Six selected studies met the inclusion criteria, displaying internal validity and practical applicability. However, there is a moderate to low level of bias present. The studies collectively suggest …

Don't Panic! Chatgpt Doesn't Have All The Answers., Elizabeth Tate, Will Phillips, Shawn Keough

Journal of the North American Management Society

This theoretical paper aims to examine the potential benefits and harms of using ChatGPT, a large language model, in post-pandemic higher education institutions. Specifically, we explore how ChatGPT can assist educators in creating more interactive and personalized learning experiences for students. Additionally, we consider the potential negative effects of relying too heavily on ChatGPT. Furthermore, we address the ethical concerns raised by using ChatGPT in the classroom, such as issues of privacy and bias. Overall, this theoretical paper provides an analysis of the use of ChatGPT for promoting quality education in a post-COVID world.

Research On The Influence Of Digital Economy On Export Product Quality :Based On The Mediating Role Of Innovation, Yu Li, Hai-Bin Cong, De-Ling Zou

Journal of Science and Technology Management

Based on China macro city database and micro enterprise database, this paper uses principal component analysis method to calculate the digital economy development level of 276 prefecture-level cities in China, and calculates the export product quality of micro enterprises, and investigates the effect of digital economy on China's export product quality and the mechanism of innovation. The results show that the development of digital economy has a significant improvement effect on the quality of export products, and this conclusion remains consistent after the test of the replacement of explanatory variables and explained variables. Heterogeneity analysis shows that the impact of …

Research On The Influence Of Digital Economy On Export Product Quality :Based On The Mediating Role Of Innovation, Ting-Ting Li, Hai-Bin Cong, Jin-Ling Shao

Journal of Science and Technology Management

Based on China macro city database and micro enterprise database, this paper uses principal component analysis method to calculate the digital economy development level of 276 prefecture-level cities in China, and calculates the export product quality of micro enterprises, and investigates the effect of digital economy on China's export product quality and the mechanism of innovation. The results show that the development of digital economy has a significant improvement effect on the quality of export products, and this conclusion remains consistent after the test of the replacement of explanatory variables and explained variables. Heterogeneity analysis shows that the impact of …

Corporate Social Responsibility And Corporate Performance, Hua-Liang Lu, Dan-Dan Zhao

Journal of Science and Technology Management

Taking the manufacturing companies in China from 2015 to 2019 as the research object,using the internal innovation input of the enterprise and the external regional innovation index of the enterprise as the threshold variable,this paper analyzes the threshold effect of corporate social responsibility(CSR)on company performance. The conclusions are as follows First,CSR has significant threshold effect on company performance.With the increase in innovation intensity,the positive impact of CSR on company performance is basically on the rise.Second, compared with large companies,the impact of CSR investment in medium-sized companies on company performance is more significant.Taking internal R&D investment and external innovation environment as …

Executive Incentive,Risk-Taking And Enterprise Innovation, Yu-Ting Yu, Jing-Jing Zuo

Journal of Science and Technology Management

We take Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share listed companies from 2006 to 2019 as samples,and use the USES multiple linear regression model to study the influence of executive incentive on enterprise innovation,and investigates the mediating role of risk taking in the process of executive incentive and innovation.The results show that executive incentives have a positive effect on the intensity of enterprises innovation.Both short-term incentives and long-term incentives can significantly promote the enterprise's innovation.In order to obtain expected earnings,motivated executives will pay more attention to the volatility of the company's stock price,which makes executives show the tendency of risk aversion and reduce …

The 21st Century Skills In Different International Frameworks A Comparative Analytical Review Study, Bahaeldin Makkawi Mohammed Gaily

The World Research of Political Science Journal

The tremendous technical developments that took place by the end of the twentieth century and the beginning of the twenty-first century have demonstrated the need for new skills and values in the labor market, and there is a serious pursuit by major commercial companies and leading educational institutions around the world in order to provide and enhance the skills and values required for graduates of the twenty-first century, so that their skills suit the needs of the labor market. In this regard, several frameworks have emerged to define “twenty-first century skills”. Despite the multiplicity of these frameworks, this research focuses …

The Impact Of Organizational Culture On Organizational Innovation With Mediation Role Of Strategic Leadership In Saudi Arabia, Sultan Alateeg, Abdulaziz Alhammadi

Journal of Statistics Applications & Probability

Organizational innovation plays a critical role in driving sustainable growth and competitiveness within todays fast-paced business landscape. To cultivate a culture of innovation and achieve success in this dynamic environment, organizations must prioritize both a strong organizational culture and effective strategic leadership. This study delves into the relationship between organizational culture and organizational innovation, with a specific focus on the mediating role of strategic leadership in Saudi Arabian businesses. Through a cross-sectional study design, data was collected from employees working in various Saudi Arabian organizations. Employing structural equation modeling via SmartPLS 4, the research findings reveal a direct and significant …

Addressing The Adoption Gap: Exploring Resistance To Evidence-Based Practices Among Ncaa Coaches, Lawrence W. Judge, Jeffrey Petersen, Olivia Huffman, Selen Razon

Journal of Applied Sport Management

Athletic coaches strive to achieve optimal performance from their athletes and teams, yet many coaches fail to utilize new evidence-based practices (EBPs) with potential to improve performance. Many sport leaders and administrators seeking to assist and support positive change face resistance from coaches. This paper explores the lack of usage of EBPs among NCAA coaches and the subsequent effects on athlete performance and development. This problem is conceptualized through the theoretical underpinnings of diffusion of innovation theory and social cognitive theory. Application of resistance to change theories identifies action steps to help overcome barriers in the implementation of EBPs including …

A Qualitative Exploration Of College Student Perceptions Of Subscription-Based Ticketing, Liz Sattler, Lisa Rufer, Clint Warren

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

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A Roadmap For Trauma-Informed Practice Integration In Teacher Preparation Content, Kathryn S. Young, Ofelia Castro Schepers

Journal of Educational Research and Innovation

With the continued interest in trauma-informed practice (TIP) knowledge at the P-12 level, it has become imperative to consider the role of teacher preparation programs in providing this crucial knowledge to preservice educators. The TIP program at Mountain U (pseudonym) School of Education (SOE) is working to increase the current TIP knowledge of preservice teachers so that they are ready to implement TIP from the beginning of their careers. This paper adds to the trauma-informed literature in teacher preparation by describing the TIP initiative at Mountain U. It provides a roadmap for schools and departments that want to undertake this …

Antisocial Innovation, Christopher Buccafusco, Samuel N. Weinstein

Georgia Law Review

Innovation is a form of civic religion in the United States. In the popular imagination, innovators are heroic figures. Thomas Edison, Steve Jobs, and (for a while) Elizabeth Holmes were lauded for their vision and drive and seen to embody the American spirit of invention and improvement. For their part, politicians rarely miss a chance to trumpet their vision for boosting innovative activity. Popular and political culture alike treat innovation as an unalloyed good. And the law is deeply committed to fostering innovation, spending billions of dollars a year to make sure society has enough of it. But this sunny …

Fintech Security Challenges In The Financial Services Industry: A Systematic Literature Review (2018-2022), Afaf Bugawa, Manar Baher, Mohamed Al Zayani

Information Sciences Letters

Over the past year, financial technology (Fintech) has attracted more and more attention to practice and research. The emergence of financial technology is one of the major modifications to the financial environment caused by technical breakthroughs and the global financial crisis. Studies of financial technology have recently expanded into a number of areas, to the practical side. In addition to helping the Financial Services Industry enhance security, a clear understanding of uses of the fintech ecosystem will be instrumental in developing the most popular and secure fintech application. In order to identify topics for the financial technology research agenda, this …

Planning Innovation For Implementing Modular Prefabricated Construction In Housing Development In Indonesia Using A Risk-Based Iso 56002:2019 Approach To Improve Project Performance, Deansa Agya Rahman, Yusuf Latief

Smart City

The development of housing in Indonesia, growing rapidly due to urbanization and population growth, faces challenges in terms of land, labor, and housing backlog. Despite being innovative, modular prefabrication methods are limited by unattractive designs and high costs, slowing down construction, harming the productivity of construction companies, and hindering the growth of the national construction sector. These challenges are prevalent in various countries and are influenced by low knowledge, conservative mindsets, and inhibiting regulations. In Indonesia, additional issues include a lack of mastery of modular prefabrication methods and awareness of long-term benefits. This research identified innovative risk-based applications of modular …

Morning Panel Discussion, Alice Redmond, Aidan Harrington

Level 3

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The Effect Of Innovation On Company Performance With Ownership Concentration As A Moderating Variable, Dedy Faturachman

Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan Indonesia

An open economy and a supportive environment encourage researchers to research this phenomenon. This study aims to provide empirical evidence regarding the effect of innovation on firm performance and the moderating role of ownership concentration. This research is quantitative research with an associative explanatory approach. The sample used is 821 observational data from manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2017 to 2021. The analysis technique used is multiple regression analysis and moderate regression analysis. The study results show that innovation positively affects company performance; the concentration of ownership in the concentrated ownership strengthens the effect of …

The American Journal Of Education: Challenges And Opportunities In Translational Science And The Grey Area Of Academic Publishing, Gerald Letendre, Eric Mcginnis, Dana Mitra, Rachel Montgomery,,Rew Pendola

Revista Española de Pedagogía

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A Survey Of Internal Medicine Residents Comparing Virtual Academic Half Day To Traditional Academic Half Day Model, Basil George Verghese, Salem N. Thabet

Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

Introduction. Resident educational activities vary from institute to institute, with daily noon conferences or weekly academic half-day (AHD) models where dedicated protected time is available for resident teaching. The COVID-19 pandemic limited in-person educational activities, forcing residency programs to move toward virtual options, including the academic half-day (AHD). This survey-based cohort study aimed to understand residents' perception of virtual versus in-person AHD for educational activities during residency.

Methods. The survey was emailed to 72 Internal Medicine residency program residents at our institute during the first week of March, 2022. The responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's chi-square test, …

Artificial Intelligence And Its Impact On Different Business Functions, Anubhav Mishra, Monika Sharma

Management Dynamics

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a major disruption in every field of life. People have experienced AI as an alien thing in the first go but gradually they are getting a taste of the genius nous. The pace with which it is growing is grabbing attention in the business world. In this paper I have discussed the advancement of AI in the last 48 years in a tabular format, then moving towards the impact of AI in different businesses, and its impact on different business functions like Marketing, Sales, Operations, HR, Finance, etc. This work explores how AI has …

Sustainable Tourism And Hospitality Education In A Rapidly Transitioning Industry: The Future Of Tourism And Hospitality Education In The Gcc Region, Ali Abdallah, Ivan Ninov

Journal of Tourism Insights

Cooper and Shepherd (1999) assessed sustainable tourism and hospitality education decades ago highlighting the raft between the market needs and educational programmes. The tourism and hospitality industry witnessed several transitions, while educational practices remained at a stand-still mode. Even in well-developed tourism markets, educational programmes were not reconsidered to accommodate this change (Mínguez, Martínez-Hernandez, & Yubero, 2021). The tourism and hospitality industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council States (hereinafter mentioned as GCC) provides excellence in service delivery. Therefore, this study aims to assess the future of tourism and hospitality education in the GCC region. The research discusses the tourism and …

Four Commitments For The Future Of Healthcare: Reflecting On A Decade Of Patient Experience Journal, Jason A. Wolf

Patient Experience Journal

This issue closes the first decade of Patient Experience Journal’s (PXJ) contribution to evidence and innovation, to sharing stories and research, to elevating the conversation and pushing the boundaries of the experience movement. We have never hesitated to nudge at the status quo or to respond with agility to the challenging moments we have faced. We have welcomed diverse voices as contributors, and we have seen an even more diverse readership. In reviewing the pages of PXJ over the last decade, we see a true evolution of the experience movement itself. The words of our contributors have provided a lens …

Environmental Sustainability Strategy, Creativity, Innovation And Organizational Performance: The Role Of Green Human Resource Management, Jessica R. L Good, Parbudyal Singh, Souha Ezzedeen

American Business Review

This paper provides a theoretical explanation for the “black box” between “going green” and organizational performance and links individual-level behaviors with organizational-level outcomes. We argue that the adoption of an environmental sustainability strategy and high involvement green human resources management practices will have the intended impact of increasing employee green creativity and the unintended impact of increasing employee general creativity. As well, we suggest that employee green values moderate these relationships. Furthermore, the positive effects on employee creativity (green and general) are theorized to increase organizational innovation, which positively impacts organizational performance. This paper extends the research by providing a …

A Proposed Model For Integration And Cooperation Between University, Industry, And Government In Arab Countries: Innovation Triple Helix Model, Amjad Mahmoud Daradkah, Turki K. Alotaibi, Ashraf Mahmoud Ahmed Mahmoud, Buthiana Elias Awais, Mohammed Amen Al-Qudah, Radi Mohammad Al Shannaq

Applied Mathematics & Information Sciences

This research develops a proposed model for integration and cooperation between university, industry, and government in Arab countries using the innovation Triple Helix Model. The mixed-method approach with its quantitative and qualitative aspects is used to achieve the research objectives. The research sample consists of a sample of 51 experts from the university, government, and industry sector in the first round, and 30 experts in the second round. Among the results is that the research develops a proposed model for integration of the roles and aspects of cooperation between the university, industry, and government in Arab countries using the triple …

Nursing Innovation: Improved Perioperative Care With A Redesigned Urological Drape, Olivia Sonneborn, Indra Jolayemi

Journal of Perioperative Nursing

Inventions and innovations have the potential to change lives.¹ Perioperative nurses strive for improved patient care² and are well positioned to develop creative and innovative solutions to clinical challenges faced when caring for patients in the perioperative environment. Fluid leakage during percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) surgery poses risks to both patients³ and staff. The PCNL drape was developed by a collaborative perioperative team to reduce these risks and improve the quality of care provided to patients.