The Impact of Project Management on the Adoption of Emerging Media to Non-commercial Broadcasting Media Businesses in Hispanic Markets

Non-commercial radio broadcasting organizations are experiencing a significant loss of audience based primarily on migration to digital media outlets. The ineffectiveness of developing new media, such as podcasts, to reach new audiences and expand new business opportunities is reducing the chances of survivability for a hard-regulated radio sector established by the Federal Communications Commission regulations. A major new media integration exists in the non-commercial radio broadcasting industry in Puerto Rico, and inquiries into the knowledge and application of Project Management tools and techniques present on the management level of Hispanic markets help understand the occurrence. The performed study integrated a qualitative research method with a single study approach to increase comprehension and improve knowledge of how radio broadcasting managers handle audience migration from an efficiency perspective. Inquiring into the decision-making and operational problem of non-commercial radio broadcasting firm managers’ points of view resulted in a better understanding of the limitations and ineffectiveness of web-based platform media development. The participants’ answers showed relevant data that should help radio broadcasting businesses develop new media, such as podcasts, as part of their product offerings and expansion opportunities. The findings include themes such as lack of formal education, training needed, lack of urgency, knowledge of project management methods, and limited planning to develop new media

Expected properties of the first gravitational wave signal detected with pulsar timing arrays

In this paper we attempt to investigate the nature of the first gravitational wave (GW) signal to be detected by pulsar timing arrays (PTAs): will it be an individual, resolved supermassive black hole binary (SBHB), or a stochastic background made by the superposition of GWs produced by an ensemble of SBHBs? To address this issue, we analyse a broad set of simulations of the cosmological population of SBHBs, that cover the entire parameter space allowed by current electromagnetic observations in an unbiased way. For each simulation, we construct the expected GW signal and identify the loudest individual sources. We then employ appropriate detection statistics to evaluate the relative probability of detecting each type of source as a function of time for a variety of PTAs; we consider the current International PTA, and speculate into the era of the Square Kilometre Array. The main properties of the first detectable individual SBHBs are also investigated. Contrary to previous work, we cast our results in terms of the detection probability (DP), since the commonly adopted criterion based on a signal-to-noise ratio threshold is statistic-dependent and may result in misleading conclusions for the statistics adopted here. Our results confirm quantitatively that a stochastic signal is more likely to be detected first (with between 75 to 93 per cent probability, depending on the array), but the DP of single-sources is not negligible. Our framework is very flexible and can be easily extended to more realistic arrays and to signal models including environmental coupling and SBHB eccentricity.Comment: 18 pages, 7 figures, published in MNRA

How is the construction sector addressing the Circular Economy? Lessons from current practices and perceptions in Argentina

The Construction and demolition (C&D) sector mobilise a significant number of resources and at the same time is responsible for a large fraction of waste worldwide (40%-60%). Although, the environmental impact of these by-products is low, waste generated finishes in landfills, is downgraded and because of its volume it has become a priority at different governmental levels. In this context, the Circular Economy (CE) provides a set of strategies to improve efficient use of resources, thus reducing the environmental footprint of C&D. Most academic literature has focused on China, Europe, or the US, but knowledge about CE practices and perceptions in global south countries is scarce. To reduce this knowledge gap, this study focuses on Argentina and explores what are the perceptions, challenges, and opportunities for adopting CE strategies by the C&D sector. To achieve this goal, a survey was developed and distributed with support from the Argentinean Chamber of Construction (CAMARCO), among members of the chamber and other C&D relevant networks. The survey was carried out in the Autumn of 2021 and 88 C&D firms representing different size, longevity and business cycle responded. The results of the survey show that most of surveyed firms are trying to engage with the concept of CE. Secondly, a lack of digitalisation and information are seen as important barriers to transition to CE. Finally, policy makers should focus on providing financial and tax incentives to secure a better environmental future

Parents’ Comfort Level: Does it Reflect in the Help They Provide Their Children During Home Learning?

In recent years the literature on parental involvement and how it affects children during home learning has emphasized the relevance of promoting student achievement through parental involvement. Research points to a strong connection on the positive effects for families, children, and school when schools extend themselves to parents and involve them to support their children’s development and learning (Olsen & Fuller, 2003) Consequently, the purpose of this research is to attempt to investigate if parents’ comfort level with reading reflects the help that they provide their children at home with their home learning. Our goal is to increase parents’ level of efficacy in relation to helping their children with home learning as it relates to the reading benchmarks

Efectos del sistema anticipado de despacho aduanero en las importaciones en el puerto del Callao

El Sistema Anticipado de Despacho Aduanero es un procedimiento muy importante, porque proporciona una serie de facilidades para la nacionalización de mercancías en el territorio nacional. Parte de los objetivos del Sistema Anticipado de Despacho Aduanero es desplazar al Despacho Diferido como el favorito para las importaciones en el Puerto del Callao, obtener el levante en puerto para simplificar la logística y reducir el uso de los servicios logísticos portuarios. Pese aque le Sistema Anticipado de Despacho Aduanero influye directamente en las importaciones del Puerto del Callao, la autoridad aduanera no logra que tenga un mayor acogimiento en el Puerto del Callao. Uno de los objetivos de la SUNAT como autoridad aduanera es ser un facilitador del comercio exterior, pero gracias al trabajo de investigación se logró identificar problemas en las normas y los procesos, obstáculos para obtener el levante en puerto y sobrecostos por servicios logísticos portuarios. Estos son algunos de los puntos que no permiten que el Sistema Anticipado de Despacho Aduanero sea de uso generalizado. Así mismo se brindan recomendaciones que se lograron plantear gracias al trabajo de investigación y la obtención de datos mediante herramientas como la encuesta realizada en el desarrollo de la investigación.The Customs’ System of Anticipated Process (SADA for its acronym in Spanish) is a very important procedure, because it provides a series of facilitations for the nationalizations of products in the Peruvian territory. Part of the SADA’s objectives is to replace the Differentiated Process (Despacho Diferido in Spanish) as the favorite procedure for importations in the Callao Port in Peru, to obtain the approval at seaport in order to simplify the logistic procedure and to reduce the cost of logistic services. Although the SADA directly influences importations in the Callao Port, the Customs’ authorities don’t achieve an increased used of this procedure. One of the objectives of the Customs’ National Superintendency and Tributes Management (SUNAT for tis acronym in Spanish) is to facilitate commerce with other countries and thanks to research and investigation troubles were found on norms and processes. Barriers and deficiencies in costs and logistic procedures at port were also found. These are some of the main problem faced by the SADA and direct cause of the lack of usage. Recommendations are also given, which were elaborated based on the research and data obtained through the usage of investigation tools, such as the written inquiries. These helped on the development of this work of investigation

Implementación de procedimientos internos en el área de reaseguro para optimizar la efectividad y rendimiento financiero de la empresa "Seguros del Ecuador" ubicada en la ciudad de Guayaquil, en el año 2012.

El presente proyecto tiene como finalidad el análisis e implementación de un manual de procesos para optimizar la efectividad y rendimiento financiero del área de reaseguros según los problemas y falencias encontradas en el manejo actual de sus deberes como departamento en la compañía. En La propuesta que tiene la implementación de este manual y procesos detallados para la optimización financiera cumple con lo requerido y dan viabilidad para lograr un ágil manejo en casa una de sus funciones, detallando de manera eficaz y por tiempos la manera óptima de realizarlos. Consiguiendo así en gran medida lograr una imborrable eficacia y eficiencia de la gestión de esta área técnica. El presente trabajo e investigación se desarrolla con el siguiente esquema: Capítulo I.- El problema, examina desde el planteamiento del problema en su contexto; se repasa la situación, conflicto, efectos y causas del problema en el que se halla la entidad; delimitación del problema, formulación, sistematización del problema, determinación del tema relación de las variables de investigación de dicho problema, objetivo general y los específicos; justificación y relevancia del problema. Capítulo II.- tenemos el Marco referencial, se indaga los antecedentes históricos de la entidad, referenciales, fundamentación del tema, marco legal, marco conceptual, hipótesis, variables general y las particulares; declaración de variables terminando con la operacionalización de las variables. Capítulo III.- Marco metodológico referenciando al tipo y diseño de investigación, determina la población y la muestra, características de la población, delimitación de la población, tipo de muestra, tamaño de la muestra, proceso de selección; los métodos teóricos, empíricos y técnicas; culminando con el procesamiento estadístico de la información. Capítulo IV.- Análisis e interpretación de resultados de las encuestas de forma gráfica con su análisis e interpretación. Capítulo V.- La propuesta, fundamentación, justificación, objetivos con sus lineamientos específicos; ubicación, factibilidad, actividades a realizar, recursos, análisis financiero, impacto, cronograma lineamientos para evaluar la propuesta; terminando con la conclusión de la propuesta y su respectiva recomendación

Method for identifying industrial symbiosis opportunities

Industrial Symbiosis (IS) can reduce industrial waste and the need for virgin material extraction by utilizing waste generated by one industry as a raw material for another. Input-output matching is a commonly used approach for identifying potential IS partnerships. Usually, to collect necessary data for input-output matching, companies are asked to participate in workshops or surveys. However, such activities can be costly and time consuming. Additionally, companies may be unwilling to participate due to issues around data confidentiality. This article aims to show how these barriers can be overcome by a new method for identification of IS opportunities, which does not require companies to be surveyed. The developed matching approach uses statistical datasets and IS databases. The underlying principle is to use known IS partnerships and databases developed by the authors containing data on typical waste generation and resource use by industries, to expand and link other potential donors and receivers. This allows the expansion of one IS example into multiple potential relationships. The method promotes Circular Economy development by identifying more opportunities to utilize more secondary resources through connecting previously unrelated industry sectors. The method has been tested in Sweden, where the goal was to identify potential partnerships between industries that generate sawdust as a waste product and companies that could utilize sawdust in their industrial processes. Out of 6,726,534 potential symbiotic links identified by the method, 159,630 were shortlisted using prioritization criteria reflecting an increased likelihood of symbiosis

Impact of the Mk VI SkinSuit on skin microbiota of terrestrial volunteers and an International Space Station-bound astronaut.

Microgravity induces physiological deconditioning due to the absence of gravity loading, resulting in bone mineral density loss, atrophy of lower limb skeletal and postural muscles, and lengthening of the spine. SkinSuit is a lightweight compression suit designed to provide head-to-foot (axial) loading to counteract spinal elongation during spaceflight. As synthetic garments may impact negatively on the skin microbiome, we used 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene amplicon procedures to define bacterial skin communities at sebaceous and moist body sites of five healthy male volunteers undergoing SkinSuit evaluation. Each volunteer displayed a diverse, distinct bacterial population at each skin site. Short (8 h) periods of dry hyper-buoyancy flotation wearing either gym kit or SkinSuit elicited changes in the composition of the skin microbiota at the genus level but had little or no impact on community structure at the phylum level or the richness and diversity of the bacterial population. We also determined the composition of the skin microbiota of an astronaut during pre-flight training, during an 8-day visit to the International Space Station involving two 6-7 h periods of SkinSuit wear, and for 1 month after return. Changes in composition of bacterial skin communities at five body sites were strongly linked to changes in geographical location. A distinct ISS bacterial microbiota signature was found which reversed to a pre-flight profile on return. No changes in microbiome complexity or diversity were noted, with little evidence for colonisation by potentially pathogenic bacteria; we conclude that short periods of SkinSuit wear induce changes to the composition of the skin microbiota but these are unlikely to compromise the healthy skin microbiome