Journal of Innovations in Business and Industry

Number 1, 2024

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SMART CLOUD BASED ECOLOGICAL SYSTEM FOR CONTACTLESS VEHICLE CLEANING

Authors: Milan Erić, Miladin Stefanović, Marija Zahar Djordjevic, Aleksandara Kokic Arsic, Aleksandar Đorđević

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The rise in the overall standard of living leads to an increase in the number of used cars. As the number of cars increases, so do the maintenance requirements. As a result, the growth of vehicle washes is increasing. However, the issue of their economy comes up. The current literature sources present the following ecological and technical issue: how to determine and apply the best use of water and detergent on automated car washing systems while minimizing vehicle washing time.Thus, this paper tries to propose a ecological contactless vehicle washing smart system based on the application of cameras, programabile logilac units and cloud databses for high-quality vehicle washing, monitoring and optimal resources usage.Specifically, the proposed smart system for automatic contactless vehicle washing could be used for water flow regulation, detergent concentration regulation and for managing the process of determining the overall dimensions of the vehicle.

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A CASE STUDY ON THE SURVEY BASED RESEARCH OF CUSTOMER’S CHOICE OF TOOTHPASTE IN RAJASTHAN’S POPULATION

Authors: Ashwin Singh Chouhan, Riya Raisinghani, Anam Khan, Manish Solanki, Arshi Khan

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Toothpastes are essential part of dental hygiene and help prevent multiple and widespread tooth and gum diseases. The customer’s choice of toothpaste sheds light on this knowledge of dental hygiene among the customers of various ages, sexes, ethnicity, financial statuses, geographical locations, etc. In present article, a survey was conducted among 300 people from different parts of Rajasthan. The questionnaire used was kept consistent and covered various aspects to generate ultimate customer satisfaction, while assessing future needs and satisfaction level of consumers. Results have been evaluated with the help of pie charts and further evaluation and studies on them have been done to give detailed conclusion. The information can help understand the type of oral hygiene methods that patients feel comfortable to approach and use. It can also help to understand the knowledge level of patients regarding dental hygiene.

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THE APPLICATION OF VALUE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IN FAÇADE CONSTRUCTION: A CASE STUDY OF SIXSTOREY BUILDING FACADE

Authors: Theingi Aung, Sui Reng Liana, Arkar Htet, Amiya Bhaumik

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Value engineering analysis is a methodical approach used to find and eliminate superfluous expenses within various domains such as projects, processes, and the construction industry, with the aim of improving both quality and performance. In order to achieve a harmonious equilibrium between time, money, and quality, the present circumstances and methodologies within the construction sector of Myanmar necessitate a substantial amount of dedication and exertion. Due to this rationale, value engineering (VE) is an established management approach that facilitates the enhancement of project value and the realization of cost savings in construction projects. The objective of this study was to identify alternative materials that are more cost-effective than the original design for the exterior of the hospital building, while ensuring that the chosen materials retain their inherent value. Based on the findings of the study, the implementation of value engineering techniques resulted in a cost reduction of up to 7.6 percent for the façade work. This research assesses the financial benefits derived from the use of Value Engineering (VE) in a six-story hospital located in Yangon. The study specifically focuses on the utilization of materials of intermediate grade for the facade construction. This research endeavor aims to contribute to the existing corpus of knowledge on value engineering by conducting a comprehensive analysis of a specific case study.

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A REVIEW OF PEM FUEL CELLS USED FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS

Authors: Binh Pham Hoa, Huy Dong Duc, Toan Nguyen Van, Anh Nguyen Ngoc, Quynh Ngoc Vu

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Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells have garnered considerable atten-tion as a promising technology for automotive applications due to their potential to revolutionize transportation. This paper comprehensively reviews PEM fuel cells used in automotive applications, exploring their working principles, advantages, and challenges. It examines the current state of PEM fuel cell technology in the automotive industry, including recent advancements and commercial implementations. Additionally, the paper discusses the critical factors influencing the widespread adoption of PEM fuel cells in vehicles and identifies potential fu-ture developments.

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THE MODERATING EFFECT OF IMPORTANT INNOVATIONS ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN QUALITY RESULTS AND PRODUCTIVITY

Authors: Tryson Yangailo

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There are some empirical studies that have revealed that quality has a positive significant influence on productivity. However, very few considered including contingency variables to bring more insights on the nature of this relationship. This study therefore attempted to investigate further the impact of quality results on productivity by including important innovations as the moderating variable to bring more insights on the nature of this relationship by collecting sample data from management employees of Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority. The model fit, validity and reliability were verified by Principal Component Analysis, Factor Analysis and Regression Analysis with the help of the Jamovi software. The results of the study present a significant positive relationship between quality results and productivity. The results also reveal that important innovations moderate the association between quality results and productivity. This study presents a theoretical contribution to literature by being the first study to empirically test the relationship between quality results and productivity with important innovations as a moderating variable. The study recommends decision makers in the organizations to always ensure that, they encourage important innovations in their organizations while paying attention to quality results. It is also hoped that this study will be replicated to other sectors and that the future studies will include other contingency variables as either moderating or mediating variables to further bring more insights on this relationship.

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EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRY THROUGH USE OF NEW TOOLS AND MECHANISMS

Authors: Elena Posnaya, Ekaterina Krichevets, Svetlana Pisaryuk, Boris Bukach

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The development of the industry stimulates the functioning of environmental projects related to agriculture, renewable energy sources, and environmentally friendly industry. Improving the system of “green” lending in banks contributes to the development of the private sector on new terms, which implies maximum preservation of natural resources and receiving more profit than from traditional projects. When issuing loans for the development of sustainable entrepreneurship, the banking sector seeks to support clients in the transition to sustainable solutions, since the conservation of resources and the creation of energy-saving technologies determine the future capabilities of the state. Green loans are an effective and significant tool for the development of sustainable entrepreneurship in the industry. And the conditions and procedure for issuing them are the mechanism through which the industry develops. Green loans can also be issued for projects of large clients in support of the industry, which meets the requirements of the SEB system. By choosing a green loan to finance a project, the enterprise becomes part of a sustainable management system. The most relevant areas for obtaining "green" loans are: renewable energy (solar, wind, tidal energy, bioenergy; energy efficiency - in relation to district heating or cooling; clean transport - non-fossil fuels or hybrid transport solutions; waste management - energy from waste and methane capture projects, as well as projects to reduce waste through process improvement; emission reduction - reduction of emissions of particulate matter, heavy metals and dioxins through physical, chemical, mechanical means; sustainable forestry - forestry projects with a forest management certificate or equivalent scheme certification; water and wastewater treatment – drinking water production, wastewater treatment, water resources management.

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AMBIGUOUS EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL TURBULENCE ON INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE: ANALYZING TECHNOLOGY SECTORS

Authors: Tugkan Arici, Mehmt Sahin Gok

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Environmental Turbulence (ET) refers to the uncertainty caused by unforeseen changes in a firm's external environment. Process Quality Management (PQM) is a sub-dimension of Total Quality Management (TQM). However, the literature has not examined the effects of ET on TQM and PQM applications. For firms that want to survive in a dynamic market structure, it is crucial to understand how sub-factors of ET (Market Turbulence (MT), Technological Turbulence (TT), and Competition Intensity (CI)) affect existing relations. We examined whether ET has a moderating or mediating effect on innovation, performance, and PQM. As a result of the study, we discovered that PQM has essential effects on reducing market turbulence and competition intensity.