Strategies for sustainable socio-economic development and mechanisms their implementation in the global dimension

The authors of the book have come to the conclusion that it is necessary to effectively use modern approaches to developing and implementation strategies of sustainable socio-economic development in order to increase efficiency and competitiveness of economic entities. Basic research focuses on economic diagnostics of socio-economic potential and financial results of economic entities, transition period in the economy of individual countries and ensuring their competitiveness, assessment of educational processes and knowledge management. The research results have been implemented in the different models and strategies of supply and logistics management, development of non-profit organizations, competitiveness of tourism and transport, financing strategies for small and medium-sized enterprises, cross-border cooperation. The results of the study can be used in decision-making at the level the economic entities in different areas of activity and organizational-legal forms of ownership, ministries and departments that promote of development the economic entities on the basis of models and strategies for sustainable socio-economic development. The results can also be used by students and young scientists in modern concepts and mechanisms for management of sustainable socio-economic development of economic entities in the condition of global economic transformations and challenges

A Conceptual Collaborative Engagement Framework for Road Infrastructure Management in Nigeria

This study developed a conceptual collaborative engagement framework to overcome the challenges and contextual constraints associated with road infrastructure management in Nigeria

Multimodal, intermodal and terminals

The chapter looks at rail freight terminals, rail--sea interfaces, in particular, as part of a multimodal, or integrated transportation network. Terminals are key infrastructure for linking individual transport modes and governing and managing their interchange in a manner that creates a seamless and sustainable transportation system. Therefore, their performance is critical for maximising transport efficiency and modes integration. This chapter focused on how to measure the operational performance of rail freight terminals in a framework of integrated transportation network. In an increasingly competitive and commercialised world, there is an increasing demand to be able to rank transport options and routes in some way. Drawing on new material, this talk attempts to outline possible methods for how to measure the performance of rail terminals. It focuses on the identification of suitable methods to assess performance by key indicators. Intermodality demands for going beyond safeguarding the individual modes to ensuring the security of the intermodal inter-faces (terminals), the nodes that link and integrate passenger and freight flows. That demands for an integrated holistic approach built on the collaboration between international, national organisations and operators. The study put emphasis on the security challenges and threats to freight transport generally and in rail-sea interfaces more specifically. It moves onto the regulations already governing security in rail-sea interfaces. Finally, it focus on the role that infrastructure planning can play in improving security and offer some conclusions and recommendations for the futur

Standardization in the field of composites

The modern era of composite materials begins at the end of the 19th century with the production of the first polymer–based artificial resins. Since then, the types and technologies of composite materials have been continuously developed and improved, until today. Their use in modern industry is progressively growing. That is why orderliness and regularity are necessary for the development, production, meeting of market requirements, exploitation and recycling of these materials. It can only be achieved through standards and standardization. Within the technical committee TC 61 of the International Organization for Standardization – ISO, the subcommittee ISO/TC 61/SC 13, which deals with composites and reinforcing fibres, operates. The American Society for Testing and Materials – ASTM International also publishes international standards. The D30 committee for composite materials operates within this organization. ISO/TC 61/SC 13 has existed since 1985, and ASTM/D30 since 1964. In this paper, an analysis of the number, types and dynamics of the publication of standards in the field of composites and related fields was carried out. Based on the analysis carried out, it was concluded that a large number of significant standards have been published, that the number of standards is increasing following the development of new composite materials, as well as that further expansion of the concept of standardization in the field of composites can be expected. The results shown here are the result of research supported by COST action CA21155 – Advanced Composites under HIgh STRAin RaTEs Loading: a route to certification–by–analysis (HISTRATE)

Intelligent Mobility in Smart Cities

Smart Cities seek to optimize their systems by increasing integration through approaches such as increased interoperability, seamless system integration, and automation. Thus, they have the potential to deliver substantial efficiency gains and eliminate redundancy. To add to the complexity of the problem, the integration of systems for efficiency gains may compromise the resilience of an urban system. This all needs to be taken into consideration when thinking about Smart Cities. The transportation field must also apply the principles and concepts mentioned above. This cannot be understood without considering its links and effects on the other components of an urban system. New technologies allow for new means of travel to be built, and new business models allow for existing ones to be utilized. This Special Issue puts together papers with different focuses, but all of them tackle the topic of smart mobility