Case Study: The Green Ship of the Future Project The Green Ship of the Future (GSF) project is an example of best practices in maritime management and operations. The GSF project is a collaborative research project that aims to develop sustainable and energy-efficient shipping technologies. The project is funded by the European Union and involves […]

Behaviorism: A Stimulus-Response Worldview Behaviorism is a psychological worldview that emerged in the early 20th century. It is based on the principle that all behavior is caused by external stimuli, and that internal mental states or consciousness are not necessary to explain behavior. This paper will explore the key concepts of behaviorism, its major contributors, […]

This project should be completed individually. Select a product or service that you currently own (or use) and a country that you’re not familiar with. You are encouraged to select a product or service that is unique and innovative. Imagine that you are with the international sales department of the company that manufactures and sells […]

Introduction: Understanding Social Proof Social proof is a psychological phenomenon that describes how people often mirror the actions and opinions of others. In other words, people’s decisions are often influenced by the preferences and modeling of individuals or groups around them. Muzafer Sherif (1906-1988), a psychologist, was the first to describe social proof in scientific […]

Swot Analysis Of Shipping Shipping is a fundamental component of the global economy, as it is responsible for transporting around 90% of the world’s goods. It is a complex industry that involves a wide range of stakeholders, including shipowners, cargo owners, port authorities, regulators, and maritime service providers. The shipping industry is constantly evolving and […]

Dopamine, Games, and Motivation Dopamine plays a significant role in regulating our motivations to pursue rewards or avoid consequences. Our previous understanding linked dopamine to pleasure, but we now recognize that the presence of dopamine in the brain is not necessarily linked to our liking or not liking certain things. Instead, it plays a role […]

The maritime industry is a complex and essential part of the global economy, responsible for transporting 90% of the world’s goods. However, it is not without its challenges, and one of the most significant issues facing seafarers is isolation and loneliness while at sea. The Seafarers Bridge initiative aims to address this problem by providing […]

Experiential Learning (Kolb) David A. Kolb’s experiential learning theory is a cyclical model of learning that combines experience, perception, cognition, and behavior. It builds upon the work of John Dewey and Kurt Levin and posits that knowledge is created through the transformation of experience. This paper will examine Kolb’s theory, including its four stages of […]

The Role of Digitalization in Maritime Safety Management Introduction: The maritime industry is no stranger to safety concerns. With ships carrying goods and passengers across the world’s oceans, safety is a top priority. However, traditional safety management systems have their limitations. They rely heavily on paper-based records and manual processes, which can be time-consuming and […]

Cognitive Theory Of Multimedia Learning (Mayer) – Learning Theories & Models Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning: An Overview The cognitive theory of multimedia learning, developed by Richard Mayer, is based on the idea that humans can process and learn information more effectively through the use of both auditory and visual channels rather than through the […]