Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is an advanced statistical technique that allows you to test complex relationship between variables. This is more than just simple regression by pooling measurement model (how do you measure the concept) with structural model (how the concepts are related). In SPSS, SEM is usually run using AMO add-on (Moment Structure Analysis).…
If you want a clear indicator of the impact of information technology — and AI in particular — on the global economy, you can look no further than NVIDIA GTC. In 2025, approximately 20,000 participants will gather at SAP Center San Jose. A year later, the conference attracted nearly 35,000 in-person attendees and 187,000 virtual…
Historical Background for an Open Source Celebration The conference took place in a grand manner City Internationale Universitaire de Paris. This location is very symbolic, like the institution celebrated its 100th anniversary. It was founded after World War I to encourage peace and exchange between people 🌍 through its various international institutions, Cité Universitaire perfectly…
Designing a survey isn’t just about asking questions—it’s also about making sure your survey actually measures what it’s supposed to (validity) and does so consistently (reliability). If your survey is unreliable or invalid, your results cannot be trusted. Here’s how to strengthen the reliability and validity of your research. Increase Reliability (Consistency) Reliability means your…
Reading Time: 2 minute Procurement processes slow down when systems are not connected. Manual ordering, fragmented status updates, and disconnected asset data can cause delays, increase effort, and limit visibility across the organization. For companies standardizing on ServiceNow®These inefficiencies are especially visible when procurement is carried out outside existing workflows. How about SHI® NowConnect helps…
This article is the third in a series on agility in business. The first two articles discuss the principles of Cargo Cult and Scrum. Scrum, Kanban, SAFE… You’ve probably heard of agile frameworks and methods designed to help teams organize better, perform more often, and adapt to change. But as we see my article about…
Factor loading is like a quality check for your survey items. A high loading (usually ≥ 0.5, ideally ≥ 0.7) means your question really captures the concept you are studying. A low loading indicates that some items may be confusing, irrelevant, or not of interest. Here’s how to fix it. 1. Perfect Your Survey Items…
Reading Time: 6 minute Twenty-nine minutes. That’s the average time it takes for cybercriminals to move from initial compromise to lateral movement across a network, according to CrowdStrike’s 2026 Global Threat Report. The fastest breakout recorded last year occurred 27 seconds. In one case, data exfiltration began within four minutes of initial access. The chances…
Over 3 days, dive deeper into the ecosystem and learn how to master all Symfony UX components. In this training course, you’ll discover how to enrich your user experience (UX) without adding unnecessary complexity to your technology stack. Symfony UX: Modern Frontend, the Symfony way Symfony UX has revolutionized the way we build dynamic interfaces…
Thematic analysis is one of the most popular ways to analyze qualitative data—such as interview transcripts, focus groups, or open-ended survey responses. This helps you find patterns (themes) across your data and tell meaningful stories. In 2025, thematic analysis has not changed in essence, but is new AI tools and digital workflows making it faster…
