scholarly journals Building a Knowledge Base for the Model

2021 ◽  
pp. 51-70
Author(s):  
Sarah Nurse ◽  
Jakub Bijak
Keyword(s):  
Research Process ◽  
Uncertainty Assessment ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Migration Route ◽  
Data Types ◽  
Formal Modelling ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
History Of ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractIn this chapter, after summarising the key conceptual challenges related to the measurement of asylum migration, we briefly outline the history of recent migration flows from Syria to Europe. This case study is intended to guide the development of a model of migration route formation, used throughout this book as an illustration of the proposed model-based research process. Subsequently, for the case study, we offer an overview of the available data types, making a distinction between the sources related to the migration processes, as well as to the context within which migration occurs. We then propose a framework for assessing different aspects of data, based on a review of similar approaches suggested in the literature, and this framework is subsequently applied to a selection of available data sources. The chapter concludes with specific recommendations for using the different forms of data in formal modelling, including in the uncertainty assessment.

scholarly journals Methodology for Determining the Location of River Ports on a Modernized Waterway Based on Non-Cost Criteria: A Case Study of the Odra River Waterway

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3571
Author(s):  
Bogusz Wiśnicki ◽  
Dorota Dybkowska-Stefek ◽  
Justyna Relisko-Rybak ◽  
Łukasz Kolanda
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Multicriteria Decision Making ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Optimal Selection ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Odra River ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Construction Works

The paper responds to research problems related to the implementation of large-scale investment projects in waterways in Europe. As part of design and construction works, it is necessary to indicate river ports that play a major role within the European transport network as intermodal nodes. This entails a number of challenges, the cardinal one being the optimal selection of port locations, taking into account the new transport, economic, and geopolitical situation that will be brought about by modernized waterways. The aim of the paper was to present an original methodology for determining port locations for modernized waterways based on non-cost criteria, as an extended multicriteria decision-making method (MCDM) and employing GIS (Geographic Information System)-based tools for spatial analysis. The methodology was designed to be applicable to the varying conditions of a river’s hydroengineering structures (free-flowing river, canalized river, and canals) and adjustable to the requirements posed by intermodal supply chains. The method was applied to study the Odra River Waterway, which allowed the formulation of recommendations regarding the application of the method in the case of different river sections at every stage of the research process.

Learning from failures: Design improvements using a multiple criteria decision-making process

2003 ◽  
Vol 217 (4) ◽  
pp. 207-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
G G Davidson ◽  
A W Labib
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Failure Modes ◽  
Multiple Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Multiple Criteria ◽  
Mathematical Representation ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Invaluable Tool ◽  
History Of

This paper proposes a new concept of decision analysis based on a multiple criteria decision making (MCDM) process. This is achieved through the provision of a systematic and generic methodology for the implementation of design improvements based on experience of past failures. This is illustrated in the form of a case study identifying the changes made to Concorde after the 2000 accident. The proposed model uses the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) mathematical model as a backbone and integrates elements of a modified failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA). The AHP has proven to be an invaluable tool for decision support since it allows a fully documented and transparent decision to be made with full accountability. In addition, it facilitates the task of justifying improvement decisions. The paper is divided as follows: the first section presents an outline of the background to the Concorde accident and its history of related (non-catastrophic) malfunctions. The AHP methodology and its mathematical representation are then presented with the integrated FMEA applied to the Concorde accident. The case study arrives at the same conclusion as engineers working on Concorde after the accident: that the aircraft may fly again if the lining of the fuel tanks are modified.

Manajemen Operasi Program Khutbah Jum’at Di Masjid Al Akbar Surabaya

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
Hari Santoso Wibowo ◽  
Shokiful Aziz ◽  
Bambang Subandi
Keyword(s):  
Program Implementation ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Production Management ◽  
Main Function ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Final Design ◽  
History Of ◽  
Friday Prayer ◽  
Selection Of

ABSTRACTThe function of the mosque in the history of its emergence is indeed not merely for "the place of prostration" as it literally means, but it has many functions. The mosque has another main function which is as a place of worship in preaching the values of Islam in people's lives. One form of syi'ar that can be performed in a mosque is the Friday Prayer. The purpose of this research is to describe the production management process of the Friday sermon program and the object of the Al Akbar National Mosque in Surabaya. This research uses a qualitative method with a Case Study approach. This study uses data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation. The data obtained came from the Chairman of Takmir / Managing Director, Head of Da'wah Division and several parties expected to be related to the program. Implementation of production management in the preparation of the Friday sermon program through several stages including the search for ideas through internal deliberations of the directorate of Imarah and the field of Da'wah, Selection of the preacher through qualification standards, Khatib Testing and Evaluation, the design of the sermon, the final design of the sermon.ABSTRAKFungsi masjid dalam sejarah kemunculannya, memang tidak sekedar untuk “tempat sujud” sebagaimana makna harfiahnya, tetapi memiliki banyak fungsi. masjid memiliki fungsi utama lainnya yaitu sebagai tempat syiar dalam mendakwahkan nilai – nilai Islam dalam kehidupan masyarakat. Salah satu bentuk syi’ar yang bisa dilaksanakan di masjid adalah shalat Jum’at. Tujuan dari penelitian ini ialah untuk menggambarkan proses manajemen produksi program khutbah Jum’at dan yang menjadi objeknya Masjid Nasional Al Akbar Surabaya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan Studi Kasus. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Data yang diperoleh berasal dari Ketua Takmir/Direktur Utama, Kepala Bidang Dakwah  dan beberapa pihak yang diperkirakan terkait dengan program tersebut. Implemantasi manajemen produksi pada penyusunan progam khutbah jumat melalui beberapa tahapan diantaranya pencarian gagasan melalui musyawarah internal direktorat Imarah dan bidang Dakwah, Seleksi Khatib melalui standar kualifikasi, Pengujian dan Evaluasi Khatib, Desain khutbah, Desain akhir khutbah.

An Integrated Methodology for Evaluation of Electric Vehicles Under Sustainable Automotive Environment

2019 ◽  
pp. 41-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tapas Kumar Biswas ◽  
Željko Stević ◽  
Prasenjit Chatterjee ◽  
Morteza Yazdani
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Model Performance ◽  
Compromise Solution ◽  
Holistic Model ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Criteria Importance ◽  
Assessment Problems ◽  
Selection Of

In this chapter, a holistic model based on a newly developed combined compromise solution (CoCoSo) and criteria importance through intercriteria correlation (CRITIC) method for selection of battery-operated electric vehicles (BEVs) has been propounded. A sensitivity analysis has been performed to verify the robustness of the proposed model. Performance of the proposed model has also been compared with some of the popular MCDM methods. It is observed that the model has the competency of precisely ranking the BEV alternatives for the considered case study and can be applied to other sustainability assessment problems.

Big Data Architecture Components

2018 ◽  
pp. 10-31
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Missing Values ◽  
Noise Removal ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Data Types ◽  
Layer Analysis ◽  
External Sources ◽  
Internal Sources ◽  
High Level

The previous chapter overviewed big data including its types, sources, analytic techniques, and applications. This chapter briefly discusses the architecture components dealing with the huge volume of data. The complexity of big data types defines a logical architecture with layers and high-level components to obtain a big data solution that includes data sources with the relation to atomic patterns. The dimensions of the approach include volume, variety, velocity, veracity, and governance. The diverse layers of the architecture are big data sources, data massaging and store layer, analysis layer, and consumption layer. Big data sources are data collected from various sources to perform analytics by data scientists. Data can be from internal and external sources. Internal sources comprise transactional data, device sensors, business documents, internal files, etc. External sources can be from social network profiles, geographical data, data stores, etc. Data massage is the process of extracting data by preprocessing like removal of missing values, dimensionality reduction, and noise removal to attain a useful format to be stored. Analysis layer is to provide insight with preferred analytics techniques and tools. The analytics methods, issues to be considered, requirements, and tools are widely mentioned. Consumption layer being the result of business insight can be outsourced to sources like retail marketing, public sector, financial body, and media. Finally, a case study of architectural drivers is applied on a retail industry application and its challenges and usecases are discussed.

scholarly journals The Methodology of Landscape Quality (LQ) Indicators Analysis Based on Remote Sensing Data: Polish National Parks Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2810
Author(s):  
Barbara Sowińska-Świerkosz ◽  
Malwina Michalik-Śnieżek
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
National Parks ◽  
Remote Sensing Data ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Spatial Unit ◽  
Problematic Issue ◽  
Landscape Quality ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Selection Of

Landscape quality (LQ) encompasses diverse characteristic of the natural and cultural environment. The most effective tool to analyze LQ is the use of indicators. The main problem in the assessment of LQ is not the lack of indicators, but its multitude. That is why, the indicators’ categorization is a problematic issue. The paper aims to introduce and test the methodology for selecting the suitable indicators based on the example of two national parks located in the south-east part of Poland. The method composed of the following stages: (1) Selection of spatial units being analyzed; (2) selection of indicators type(s); (3) selection of specific indicators; (4) calculation of indicator set no 1; (5) analysis of the correlation between indicators’ pairs; (6) selection of a final set of indicators; (7) analysis of effectiveness. The latter stage, refers to the statistical analysis of significance between results obtained dependently on the data sources, a spatial unit of analysis and analyzed regions. The results showed that the categorization composed of ten, mainly composite indicators, can be applied to conclude on different levels of LQ of protected areas. The differences between two analyzed data sources, different spatial units, as well as diverse regions, occurred to be statistically insignificant. Generally, the results of the effectiveness analysis showed that a final categorization of LQ indicators is adequate to conclude on the diverse dimensions of LQ of analyzed protected areas.

scholarly journals Italian Office Desk

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (25) ◽  
pp. 95-106
Author(s):  
Imma Forino
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Context ◽  
Cultural Landscape ◽  
New Materials ◽  
Know How ◽  
History Of ◽  
History Of Design ◽  
Italian Design ◽  
Office Furniture ◽  
Selection Of

In Italy the history of modern equipment design has shifted between ‘mass production and one-off’, as architects Gio Ponti and Antonio Fornaroli wrote in an article in the magazine Domus (1948). Starting from this important reflection by the two Italian architects, the article takes into consideration the case study of office furniture.The aim of the article is to identify the cultural landscape of Italian design during the twentieth century, taking into consideration the example of the office desk as fil rouge of the history of design in Italy.The methodology adopted is deductive: starting from the selection of some case studies (desks designed for some elitist furnishings or, vice versa, for serial reproduction) and in relation to the architectural and cultural context in which they were created, some key concepts are deduced in order to understand the progressive adherence of Italian architects to the idea of modernity, and then to the massification of industrial design. New materials and ancient ‘know-how’ have merged into projects that have distinguished the history of design in Italy as original.The conclusion highlights how in the history of Italian office furniture as a multi-faceted history, where elite furniture can become a democratic product, until it becomes part of the contemporary office.

scholarly journals Drawing as performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodor Barth
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Present Article ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Early Autumn ◽  
The Arts ◽  
History Of ◽  
Artistic Research

The objective of the present article is to re-work and radically reframe a case study on drawing presented at the E&PDE conference, hosted by OsloMet in the early autumn of 2017. The case study was experimental – involving a drawer, a furniture designer, an MA student (at the time) and an anthropologist. The present article ventures to draw certain learning outcomes from the experiment. These are presently relevant in the context of the heritage of a drawing school founded in 1818 and in the wake of the current activities in artistic research (AR) at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO). The focus is on the educational aspects of ‘doing research’. The article queries the relation between drawing, writing and field research in the history of the school and currently in AR. Keywords: drawing, writing, field research, process, reframing, case study, comparison, first science, third-party readability, non-philosophy.  

scholarly journals Pasts and Presents of Urban Socio-Hydrogeology: Groundwater Levels in Berlin, 1870–2020

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 2261
Author(s):  
Theresa Frommen ◽  
Timothy Moss
Keyword(s):  
Groundwater Management ◽  
Urban Groundwater ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Subsurface Water ◽  
Water History ◽  
Groundwater Levels ◽  
Scant Attention ◽  
History Of ◽  
Historical Methods

Although it is self-evident that today’s groundwater issues have a history that frames both problems and responses, these histories have received scant attention in the socio-hydrogeological literature to date. This paper aims to enrich the field of socio-hydrogeology with a novel, historical perspective on groundwater management whilst simultaneously demonstrating the value to water history of engaging with groundwater. This is achieved by applying hydrogeological, socio-hydrogeological, and historical methods in an interdisciplinary and collaborative research process while analysing a case study of urban groundwater management over a 150-year period. In the German capital Berlin, local aquifers have always been central to its water supply and, being close to the surface, have made for intricate interactions between urban development and groundwater levels. The paper describes oscillations in groundwater levels across Berlin’s turbulent history and the meanings attached to them. It demonstrates the value to socio-hydrogeology of viewing the history of groundwater through a socio-material lens and to urban history of paying greater attention to subsurface water resources. The invisibility and inscrutability associated with groundwater should not discourage attention, but rather incite curiosity into this underexplored realm of the subterranean city, inspiring scholars and practitioners well beyond the confines of hydrogeology.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF SHRINES PROPERTIES USING REMOTE SENSING APPROACH: CASE STUDY OF LEMBAH BUJANG

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shairatul Akma Roslan ◽  
Norzailawati Mohd Noor ◽  
Alias Abdullah ◽  
Zuraini Md Ali
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Spectral Reflectance ◽  
Threshold Value ◽  
Reflection Measurement ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
History Of ◽  
Remote Sensing Techniques ◽  
Selection Of

The heritage of Lembah Bujang, Kedah is important as a starting point to understand the origins and history of civilization in Malaysia. This research is to analyze the spectral reflectance of shrines properties in an identified area by using remote sensing techniques in conserving this cultural heritage site. The remote sensing device (Spectroradiometer) was used to measure the spectral reflectance of the source of shrines in the study area. This tool was applied for reflectance’s test over properties such as ancient brick, granite, literates and iron in a different two study areas consist of Lembah Bujang and Kompleks Sungai Batu. Remote sensing test properties demonstrate that discrimination of properties types of each civilization is possible through reflection measurement, but that discrimination is complicated by surface conditions, such as weathering and lichen growth. Comparison between clays, granite and iron show that clays to be more reflective than granite and iron. This result will help more in our further study on detecting these properties direct through remote sensing imagery and will be helpful in developing new indexes and selection of threshold value on shrines material in the case study of Lembah Bujang.

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