Cost Controlling System “Just-in-Time (JIT)” Amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic: An Advantage or Disadvantage in the Digital Era? Conceptual Framework

2021 ◽  
pp. 385-401
Author(s):  
Osman Aydın ◽  
Nalan Akdoğan
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Just In Time ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Cost Controlling ◽  
Controlling System

scholarly journals Designing of an Advanced Compression Bioreactor with an Implementation of a Low-Cost Controlling System Connected to a Mobile Application

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 915
Author(s):  
Gözde Dursun ◽  
Muhammad Umer ◽  
Bernd Markert ◽  
Marcus Stoffel
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Application ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Experimental Information ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
Tissue Constructs ◽  
Cost Controlling ◽  
Controlling System ◽  
And Control ◽  
Tissue Models

(1) Background: Bioreactors mimic the natural environment of cells and tissues by providing a controlled micro-environment. However, their design is often expensive and complex. Herein, we have introduced the development of a low-cost compression bioreactor which enables the application of different mechanical stimulation regimes to in vitro tissue models and provides the information of applied stress and strain in real-time. (2) Methods: The compression bioreactor is designed using a mini-computer called Raspberry Pi, which is programmed to apply compressive deformation at various strains and frequencies, as well as to measure the force applied to the tissue constructs. Besides this, we have developed a mobile application connected to the bioreactor software to monitor, command, and control experiments via mobile devices. (3) Results: Cell viability results indicate that the newly designed compression bioreactor supports cell cultivation in a sterile environment without any contamination. The developed bioreactor software plots the experimental data of dynamic mechanical loading in a long-term manner, as well as stores them for further data processing. Following in vitro uniaxial compression conditioning of 3D in vitro cartilage models, chondrocyte cell migration was altered positively compared to static cultures. (4) Conclusion: The developed compression bioreactor can support the in vitro tissue model cultivation and monitor the experimental information with a low-cost controlling system and via mobile application. The highly customizable mold inside the cultivation chamber is a significant approach to solve the limited customization capability of the traditional bioreactors. Most importantly, the compression bioreactor prevents operator- and system-dependent variability between experiments by enabling a dynamic culture in a large volume for multiple numbers of in vitro tissue constructs.

scholarly journals Development of a cost controlling system for an investment and construction project

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 ◽  
pp. 05048
Author(s):  
Maria Bovsunovskaya
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Construction Project ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Cost Controlling ◽  
Controlling System ◽  
General Contractors ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Cost Of Construction

The study is devoted to substantiating the need to develop a cost controlling system in order to improve the efficiency of investors, developers, customers, general contractors, as well as representatives of the banking system who are directly involved in the implementation of investment and construction projects. The paper summarizes the innovations of the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation in the field of determining the cost of construction at the stages of the life cycle of an investment and construction project, and suggests their adaptation to the activities of commercial customers. The factors of the rise in the cost of construction in the modern conditions of the investment and construction sphere are systematized, including topical issues of the rise in cost due to the increase in prices of building materials. The main risks arising from the implementation of the project associated with an increase in cost are highlighted. As the results of the study, stages of construction cost control with a description of their content and a system of cost controlling of an investment and construction project are proposed.

Dissecting news diversity: An integrated conceptual framework

Journalism ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 146488492096688
Author(s):  
Jonathan Hendrickx ◽  
Pieter Ballon ◽  
Heritiana Ranaivoson
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
News Production ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Changing Patterns ◽  
The Media ◽  
Media Concentration ◽  
Media Market

News diversity is increasingly gaining momentum and relevance in academic research, but quantifying and qualifying the term remains problematic. This paper presents the results of a structured meta-synthesis literature review, in which all relevant publications dealing explicitly with news diversity, media diversity or content diversity of the 21st century found on Scopus ( n = 61) are coded and analysed. Findings reveal that studies dealing with these concepts are on the rise in absolute numbers, but also that their theoretical foundations predominantly still lie in the 1990s. From the viewpoint that said foundations have become inadequate to study and understand news diversity in the digital era, we propose an integrated conceptual framework, model and definition to operationalise news diversity, which takes into consideration recent changes in journalism as media concentration dynamics and changing patterns in news production and consumption. It does so by developing a typology of five categories of diversity (ownership, brand, production, content, consumption) and presenting three levels from which news diversity can be studied (the macro level of the media market, the meso level of the media company and the micro level of the media brand). Ultimately, the paper proposes the adoption of mixed methods research to reveal more about the characteristics, contexts and constraints within any media market.

Rozczarowanie, konsumpcja i niespodzianka – estetyczne uwarunkowania odbioru współczesnego słuchowiska

Tekstualia ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (45) ◽  
pp. 167-185
Author(s):  
Janusz Łastowiecki
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Media Studies ◽  
Current Understanding ◽  
Radio Drama ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Radio Studies ◽  
Contemporary Media ◽  
Radio Art

The article refers to Leopold Blaustein’s conceptual framework for radio studies so as to address the problem of the contemporary reception of radio drama. The current understanding of radio art, convergence and hybridization can be elucidated through a reference to Blaustein’s concept of acousion, itself an idea to be examined in the context of contemporary media studies. The categories introduced in the article: surprise, consumption and disappointment, are meant to encourage further research on the functions of radio drama in the digital era of the radio.

scholarly journals Versatile Learning Ecosystem: A Conceptual Framework

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-100
Author(s):  
K. R. Pillai ◽  
Pallavi Upadhyaya ◽  
Asha Balachandran ◽  
Janaki Nidadavolu
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Academic Administrators ◽  
Skill Sets ◽  
Course Structure ◽  
Integrative Framework ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Learning Ecosystem ◽  
Ubiquitous Presence

This article intends to propose an integrative framework to make learning versatile, comprehensive and more effective, giving due cognizance to the fact that students of the future may require more knowledge and skill sets to thrive in the evolving digital era. The study followed an interpretivist philosophy to accomplish its goal. As a conceptual article, the research team has contemplated on the proposed design, which was deliberated with academic administrators and experts, and students. The study has proposed a supplementary architecture to reinforce the traditional learning ecosystem by leveraging the ubiquitous presence of technology-enabled learning atmosphere. The conceptual framework proposed would guide higher education institutions to relook at their course structure and implement flexible, versatile programmes. Exposure to multiple discipline verticals can help learners develop a civic citizenship. The article has attempted to overhaul the existing confined-learning environment with a new outlook.

A Conceptual Framework for Implementing a Multipurpose Cadastral System in Morocco

2019 ◽  
pp. 48-63
Author(s):  
Moha El-Ayachi
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Basic Concepts ◽  
Cadastral System ◽  
Cadastral Systems

For a decade, many countries have re-engineered their cadastral systems focusing closely on organizational and technological aspects in order to meet requirements of the new digital era. Appropriate configurations of the cadastral systems have been designed. The cadastral system, as a public institution, has a large relationship with all kinds of customers and includes a number of structural, operational, and functional processes that must be improved. This chapter has the aim to illustrate a new conceptual framework by describing the requirements and the technical perspectives of the Moroccan multipurpose cadastre. Basic concepts are discussed in accordance with various assumptions to provide a deeper understanding of the vision and the new structure. The development of an integrated system for administering land and the establishment of the cadastral information systems are carried out to highlight the fundamental aspects of the multipurpose cadastre.

scholarly journals The Artist-as-Intermediary: Musician Labour in the Digitally Networked Era

eTopia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kait Kribs
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Music Industry ◽  
Car Seat ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Sudden Rise ◽  
Barrier To Entry

The advent of digital distribution platforms has removed middlemen from the musical supply chain — better known within the industry as the process of “disintermediation.” Often celebrated, disintermediation is understood to have lowered the barrier to entry into the music industry, following the sudden rise in access to marketplace and distribution platforms. However, this increased access to the means of distribution comes with increased responsibilities; musicians not only write, record and produce their own music, in the digital era, they are charged with the added responsibility of promoting, circulating and distributing their music. To understand this disruption, this essay presents the conceptual framework of the artist-as-intermediary. Suturing the artist to the intermediary, the artist-as- intermediary articulates the ways in which the responsibilities formerly held by music label executives — promoters, managers, A&R representatives ­— have not disappeared with disintermediation but have instead been downloaded onto the musician. To more fully illustrate this phenomenon, this essay proffers a brief case study of marketplace and distribution platform Bandcamp and indie musician Car Seat Headrest. 

scholarly journals Lean 4.0: A New Holistic Approach for the Integration of Lean Manufacturing Tools and Digital Technologies

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 851-868
Author(s):  
Luana Sposito Valamede ◽  
Alessandra Cristina Santos Akkari
Keyword(s):  
Lean Manufacturing ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Big Data Analytics ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Value Stream Mapping ◽  
Just In Time ◽  
Organizational Goals ◽  
Value Stream ◽  
Digital Era ◽  
Holistic Integration

Due to the highly dynamic and competitive environment, organizations are led to rethink their processes and strategies. In the industrial field, Lean Manufacturing (LM) is widely recognized as a traditional approach to eliminate waste in the value stream and ensure the efficiency of production processes. On the other hand, Industry 4.0 has recently emerged, incurring disruptive changes in manufacturing processes based on a technology-driven approach. The integration of these two philosophies to achieve organizational goals is interesting in order to guarantee competitiveness, especially for manu-facturing companies. This paper proposed an integration of LM tools and technologies 4.0, considering the perspectives of the industrial field in the digital era. Based on a three-step methodology, which included technological and industrial mapping, it was identified 25 synergy points. From interactions of LM tools mainly with Big Data Analytics, The Cloud, Virtual Simulation and Augmented Reality, multi-level circular diagrams pointed out the main contributions of Just in Time 4.0 (JIT 4.0), Kaizen 4.0, Kanban 4.0, Poka-Yoke 4.0, Value Stream Mapping 4.0 (VSM 4.0) and Total Productive Maintenance 4.0 (TPM 4.0). Also, five attributes of Lean 4.0 were identified, highlighting the integration between pro-cesses, devices and stakeholders; waste minimization; and autonomous, pointing to gains for the organization from this holistic integration approach.

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