The state and strategic scenarios of restoration sustainable development the post-war Kharkiv region in security dimension are studied. To develop a plan for region, modern methodology identification strategizing (scientific-strategic foresight) is used according to principle "the future determined by trajectory into future" with help adaptive regulation methods from management theory. Accordin...

Purpose: The present study aimed to examine the mediating effect that dynamic capabilities may have on relationship between strategic foresight and renewal. Design/methodology/ approach: relied quantitative qualitative methods. More specifically, authors used a cross-sectional design survey strategy. Three hundred three participants were selected randomly from four Islamic banks operating in Jo...

This report discusses a number of digital developments, namely big data, the Internet of things, massive open online courses (MOOCs), three-dimensional printing and digital automation, and their potential long-term effects on the economy, society and the environment. Special focus is given to the role of technology foresight as a tool for policy planning in assessing the potential impact of the...

the notion of ‘global citizenship’, however, remains very broad, if not contested, and consequently difficult to operationalize in education. there are two possible reasons for this. firstly, it is unclear whether the very notion of ‘global citizenship’ is a metaphor, a contradiction of terms, or an oxymoron (davies, 2006). what does ‘global citizenship’ possibly imply both from a legal perspec...

Purpose The literature on economic forecasting, is showing an increase in criticism, of the inaccuracy forecasts, with major implications for economic, and fiscal policymaking. Forecasts are subject to systemic uncertainty human systems, considerable event-driven uncertainty, show biases towards optimistic growth paths. purpose this study consider approaches improve foresight. Design/methodolog...

Introduction: The world is facing the devastating impact a biological event can have on human health, economies, and political stability. COVID-19 has revealed that national governments international community are woefully unprepared to respond pandemics—underscoring our shared vulnerability future catastrophic threats could meet or exceed severe consequences of current pandemic. This study exa...

Sports ranking models were the main area of research for our REU project. We studied several different models and the theory behind them. Utilizing MATLAB as a programming language, we used these models to predict game outcomes and point spreads, and compare the relative value of statistics as indicators of team strength. Keener’s Direct Method (1993) ranking model was the starting point in our...

a r t i c l e i n f o The Combined Simulation Approach (CSA) is a way to evaluate risks and address potential unforeseen problems in a more interactive way than what is often observed in practice in companies or sectors. The approach is based on a combination of scenario analysis and discrete-event computer simulation with which the strategies can be continuously developed. The contribution of ...

The Strategic Foresight Initiative (SFI) is a collaborative effort of the emergency management community facilitated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). SFI was launched so the emergency management community can seek to understand how the world is changing, and how those changes may affect the future of emergency management. Participants in SFI have identified nine drivers that a...