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- Análise de Desempenho de duas Cultivares de Morango em Estufa Sob Diferentes Modos de ProduçãoPublication . Ramos, Fábio Gabriel Carregado; Coelho, Luís Carlos da CostaEste estudo foi realizado no âmbito de um Estágio Profissionalizante para a obtenção de grau de Mestre em Engenharia Agropecuária, na empresa J.J. Veríssimo - Produtos Hortícolas, LDA, situada no concelho de Montemor-o-Velho. Foi desenvolvido entre o dia 5 de setembro de 2022 e o dia 3 de março de 2023, procedendo à recolha de dados relativos a 45 plantas, tendo como finalidade perceber o impacto que a diferença do solo tem na planta e os efeitos nos resultados dos diferentes modos de produção no acompanhamento diário em estufa. Foram estudadas duas variedades de morango, Fortuna e Letícia, sendo as plantas de origem espanhola. As duas variedades foram colocadas em três estufas diferentes para serem cultivadas sob três modos distintos: modo de produção biológico, modo de produção integrado e modo de produção convencional, já utilizado pela empresa. Foi feito o acompanhamento das variedades nas diferentes condições, desde a plantação até à colheita, observando a respetiva evolução ao longo do tempo para avaliar a produtividade das plantas nos diversos modos de cultivo. Neste estudo, observamos que o Sepal Novo com o modo de produção integrada, foi o que teve melhores resultados. Palavras-chave: Agricultura; Morango; Fertilização; Agricultura Biológica; Proteção Integrada
- Managing Supply Chain Risk with the Integration of Internet of things in the manufacturing Sector of PakistanPublication . Kumar, Prince; Aziz, ShahidIn the ever-evolving landscape of global trade and manufacturing, supply chain resilience has emerged as a vital concern for organizations operating in the manufacturing sector. This research study delves into the critical domain of managing supply chain risk through the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies within the manufacturing sector of Pakistan. With the advent of Internet of Things, the manufacturing industry in Pakistan has witnessed transformative opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities. This qualitative study engaged ten seasoned supply chain professionals through in-depth interviews to discern the multifaceted impact of IoT integration on risk management within the manufacturing sector. The results of this study, analyzed using thematic analysis within Nvivo software, illuminate the implications of using the Internet of Things in supply chain risk management, the aim is to understand how the Internet of things influences and impacts the supply chain risk management process, both internally and externally, and the resulting outcomes. The study is guided by the information processing theory and employs a methodology based on theory to investigate the information requirements and processing capabilities of supply chain risk management supported by the internet of things. The findings of the study reveal that the organizations involved experienced increased data availability, which led to improved process transparency and management. Supply chain risk management also showed enhancements across its various stages, including risk transparency, risk awareness, and risk strategies. These improvements provided a competitive advantage by aligning the information needs with the information processing capabilities. The study provides detailed insights into the structure of internet of things systems, main use cases, and the impact on the supply chain risk management process, offering valuable information for managers. It highlights the benefits of increased data availability, improved process transparency, and management, as well as the implications for personnel and potential barriers. The findings provide valuable insights for Supply chain managers and pave the way for further research in this area.
- The impact of accounting information systems on audit quality: the case of Lebanese SMESPublication . Alayli, SaharThis research examines the impact of accounting information systems (AIS) on audit quality in Lebanese SMEs. A sample of 123 respondents from Lebanese SMEs was used in the research. The data was collected through a survey questionnaire and analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The research findings indicate that AIS significantly positively impacts audit quality in Lebanese SMEs. Specifically, using AIS enhances the accuracy and reliability of financial information, improving the quality of the audit. In addition, the research reveals that several factors, such as the size of the SME, the level of internal control, and the level of accounting expertise, influence the effectiveness of AIS in improving audit quality. The results of this research have important implications for SMEs in Lebanon, as they suggest that using AIS can help improve audit quality and enhance the company's overall financial performance. Therefore, SMEs in Lebanon should invest in AIS to improve their financial reporting and enhance the quality of their audit. This research contributes to the literature on AIS and audit quality in SMEs, particularly in Lebanon. The findings highlight AIS's importance in improving audit quality and provide insights for SMEs in Lebanon to improve their financial reporting and enhance their overall financial performance.