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    The incomplete history of “My Big Coin”
    (De Gruyter, 2022) O'Connor, Fergal; Lucey, Michael; Corbet, Shaen
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    Gig work, algorithmic technologies, and the uncertain future of work
    (Springer Nature, 2023-07-30) Duggan, James; Jooss, Stefan; Lynn, Theo; Rosati, Pierangelo; Conway, Edel; van der Werff, Lisa
    Throughout the last decade, the so-called gig economy has emerged as a disruptive and widely debated trend in the world of work. In this chapter, we trace the emergence of the gig economy from its inception during the global economic crisis to the present day where gig work arrangements span several sectors and face continuing scrutiny from critics. Specifically, we focus on the important role of algorithmic technologies in controlling the activities of gig workers and the subsequent challenges and controversies arising from the use of these new digital mechanisms. Finally, we identify the key implications arising from this new form of labour for workers, organisations, and regulatory bodies. In doing so, we explore a range of ongoing efforts to develop effective solutions for the various stakeholders involved.
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    Nutrition measures and limits: the dominance of the USDA's Food Insecurity and Hunger Module and its adaptations
    (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2023-08-15) Furey , Sinéad; Beacom , Emma; Caraher , Martin; Coveney , John; Chopra, Mickey
    The Sustainable Development Goals call for an end to poverty (No Poverty) in all its forms everywhere to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition (Zero Hunger). Food insecurity (food poverty) – the inability to access affordable food, or the worry that you may be unable to do so – and hunger are of increasing concern in developed countries. There are various indicators used to measure the prevalence and severity of food insecurity internationally and this paper compares and contrasts three of these: EU Survey on Income and Living Conditions (SILC) food deprivation measures, the FAO Food Insecurity Experience Scale Survey Module, and the USDA Household Food Security Survey Module (HFSSM). We conclude with a discussion of the HFSSM and its application and dominance in the UK’s Family Resources Survey and Food Standards Agency’s Food and You (2) survey to quantify the existence of hunger and associated anxiety about affording and accessing food, Finally we discuss opportunities to broaden further its applicability for UK household food security measurement.
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    Technology in human resource functions: Core systems, emerging trends and algorithmic management
    (Emerald Publishing, 2022-08-22) Jooss, Stefan; Duggan, James; Parry, Emma
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    Open innovation strategy of an early-stage SME
    (Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2021-03-26) Barrett, Gillian; Dooley, Lawrence
    Leverage of both triple helix stakeholders through open innovation (OI) by early-stage SMEs is an area of inter-organisational collaboration that remains understudied. This chapter seeks to address this gap in the literature by exploring an exemplar case study of an early-stage medical device SME and the role of harnessing the R&D potential of public and private resources through collaborative projects for venture growth and the development of technological disruptive R&D. This study examines the partner resources harnessed, the objectives and nature of these engagements and the enablers/constraints of the SME in leveraging open innovation to advance their technological platform development. The analysis highlights that early-stage SMEs are capable of pursuing an OI strategy to leverage universityâ industryâ government resources and that the breadth of organisational collaborators increases as their capability to manage such collaborative R&D projects increases. Harnessing the potential of these external entities has enabled the SME case to raise the necessary funding, build industrial credibility, and achieve R&D co-creation to progress their disruptive technology closer to market launch and to grow the venture.