MODELING COOPERATION IN VIRTUAL DISTRICTS: A METHODOLOGY FOR E-SERVICE DESIGN

2004 ◽  
Vol 13 (04) ◽  
pp. 369-411 ◽  
Author(s):  
ENZO COLOMBO ◽  
CHIARA FRANCALANCI ◽  
BARBARA PERNICI
Keyword(s):  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Service Design ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Standard Interface ◽  
Contractual Agreements ◽  
Dynamic Description ◽  
And Control ◽  
Coordination And Control ◽  
Operating Activities

E-services can be used to wrap an organization's information system and to provide a standard interface that enables cooperation with other information systems. As a consequence, e-services should not only support operating activities, but also embed mechanisms for inter-organizational coordination and control over operating activities. Inter-organizational coordination and control are based on contractual agreements that coordinate processes across cooperating companies and establish mechanisms to control the fulfillment of production goals. The objective of this paper is to describe a methodological approach for the design of e-services that supports the specification of inter-organizational coordination and control requirements. The paper explains how the methodology is structured in three phases, from requirements specification to conceptual design and implementation. The first phase of the methodology supports the specification of cooperation requirements, which constitute the static description of coordination and control requirements. In the second methodological phase, this static description is completed with a dynamic description of the actions to be taken upon exceptions, which occur when cooperating partners do not comply with cooperation goals. The static and dynamic description of coordination and control represent a conceptual specification of a business transaction. In the final methodological phase, this conceptual specification is implemented based on the WSDL and BPEL4WS languages for e-service design. The methodology is tested on the case study of the Italian production district of Matera.

scholarly journals Perceptions of the links between governance and food security: Case study of the pulses sector in Morocco.

New Medit ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Availability ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Governance Indicators ◽  
And Control ◽  
Chain Links

This research aims to examine the existence or not of a relationship between governance and pulse’s food security in Morocco in terms of food availability, accessibility, utilization, and stability and to determine the governance indicators affecting food security. The methodological approach pursued combines ordi-nal logistic regression and qualitative analysis based on perceptions of thirty-four actors representing the value chain links of pulses. The results obtained show a relationship between governance and pulse’s food security in terms of accessibility and stability rather than in terms of food availability and utilization. The most significant governance indicator affecting accessibility is the piloting and control of the sector. While none of the following indicators, affecting stability, are significant: the degree of information shar-ing on the distribution system, the degree of transparency, and the degree of trust between actors. How-ever, the emergence of constraints relating to coordination, commitment, trust, and information sharing between actors are not favorable to a decisive role in food security governance.

scholarly journals Patterns of ties in problem-solving networks and their dynamic properties

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Braha
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Collaborative Problem Solving ◽  
Local Network ◽  
Real Problem ◽  
Other Information ◽  
And Control ◽  
Coordination And Control ◽  
Organizing Principles

Abstract Understanding the functions carried out by network subgraphs is important to revealing the organizing principles of diverse complex networks. Here, we study this question in the context of collaborative problem-solving, which is central to a variety of domains from engineering and medicine to economics and social planning. We analyze the frequency of all three- and four-node subgraphs in diverse real problem-solving networks. The results reveal a strong association between a dynamic property of network subgraphs—synchronizability—and the frequency and significance of these subgraphs in problem-solving networks. In particular, we show that highly-synchronizable subgraphs are overrepresented in the networks, while poorly-synchronizable subgraphs are underrepresented, suggesting that dynamical properties affect their prevalence, and thus the global structure of networks. We propose the possibility that selective pressures that favor more synchronizable subgraphs could account for their abundance in problem-solving networks. The empirical results also show that unrelated problem-solving networks display very similar local network structure, implying that network subgraphs could represent organizational routines that enable better coordination and control of problem-solving activities. The findings could also have potential implications in understanding the functionality of network subgraphs in other information-processing networks, including biological and social networks.

Research and Application on 6D Integrated System in Metro Construction Based on BIM

2010 ◽  
Vol 26-28 ◽  
pp. 241-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Zhou ◽  
Lie Yun Ding ◽  
Han Bin Luo ◽  
Li Juan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Safety Information ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
3D Graphics ◽  
Management Efficiency ◽  
Core Technology ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
And Control ◽  
Coordination And Control

With the increasing demand of building metro construction, couple with its complexity, there is a great need on an integrated system to provide all the stakeholders a convenience way to exchange information effectively and efficiently. An integrated system based on 6D is proposed by this article. The core technology of the system including BIM theory and methods of associating 3D graphics models with progress, investment and safety information are discussed. By using the integrated system, it helps the project decision makers in planning, coordination and control of management to improve project management efficiency. Also, a case study is provided which is used in Wuhan metro construction and achieves good results.

scholarly journals Patterns of ties in problem-solving networks and their dynamic properties

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Braha
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Collaborative Problem Solving ◽  
Local Network ◽  
Real Problem ◽  
Other Information ◽  
And Control ◽  
Coordination And Control ◽  
Organizing Principles

Understanding the functions carried out by network subgraphs is important to revealing the organizing principles of diverse complex networks. Here, we study this question in the context of collaborative problem-solving, which is central to a variety of domains from engineering and medicine to economics and social planning. We analyze the frequency of all three- and four-node subgraphs in diverse real problem-solving networks. The results reveal a strong association between a dynamic property of network subgraphs—synchronizability—and the frequency and significance of these subgraphs in problem-solving networks. In particular, we show that highly-synchronizable subgraphs are overrepresented in the networks, while poorly-synchronizable subgraphs are underrepresented, suggesting that dynamical properties affect their prevalence, and thus the global structure of networks. We propose the possibility that selective pressures that favor more synchronizable subgraphs could account for their abundance in problem-solving networks. The empirical results also show that unrelated problem-solving networks display very similar local network structure, implying that network subgraphs could represent organizational routines that enable better coordination and control of problem-solving activities. The findings could also have potential implications in understanding the functionality of network subgraphs in other information-processing networks, including biological and social networks.

Social Design for Services Framework

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie SARANTOU ◽  
Satu MIETTINEN
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Research Group ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Service Design ◽  
Social Design ◽  
Practical Action ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World

This paper addresses the fields of social and service design in development contexts, practice-based and constructive design research. A framework for social design for services will be explored through the survey of existing literature, specifically by drawing on eight doctoral theses that were produced by the World Design research group. The work of World Design researcher-designers was guided by a strong ethos of social and service design for development in marginalised communities. The paper also draws on a case study in Namibia and South Africa titled ‘My Dream World’. This case study presents a good example of how the social design for services framework functions in practice during experimentation and research in the field. The social design for services framework transfers the World Design group’s research results into practical action, providing a tool for the facilitation of design and research processes for sustainable development in marginal contexts.

SIMULATION AND CONTROL OF FLOODS IN A WATER NETWORK. CASE STUDY OF JIJIA RIVER CATCHMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 587-595
Author(s):  
Vasile Mircea Cristea ◽  
Ph.m Thai Hoa ◽  
Mihai Mogos-Kirner ◽  
Csavdari Alexandra ◽  
Paul Serban Agachi
Keyword(s):  
Water Network ◽  
River Catchment ◽  
Simulation And Control ◽  
And Control

Case study: Simulation and control of high frequency noise for commercial vehicle cab considering leak

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-329
Author(s):  
Rongjiang Tang ◽  
Zhe Tong ◽  
Weiguang Zheng ◽  
Shenfang Li ◽  
Li Huang
Keyword(s):  
High Frequency ◽  
Commercial Vehicle ◽  
Frequency Noise ◽  
High Frequency Noise ◽  
Simulation And Control ◽  
And Control

Obesity management through Ayurveda - A Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dheeraj Kumar Tyagi ◽  
Shivakumar .
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Dietary Habit ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
Lifestyle Management ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Effect Of Treatment ◽  
And Control

Lifestyle disorders are one of the biggest threats for the population living unhealthy lifestyle. Sthoulya (Obesity) is one such disorder which creates lot of physical as well as mental disorder to the sufferer. Due to changing lifestyle, comforts and dietary habit lots of individuals changed their life totally. Obesity is a growing disease in developed and developing countries. Prevalence is drastically hike in past few years. Ayurveda, the science of life with which we can manage and control lots of lifestyle disorders. Focusing on dietary and lifestyle management along with treatment, we can overcome the hazards of obesity which is growing in a uncontrolled manner. The available data is based on the clinical findings only. Aim and objective: To assess the effect of “Guru Cha Atarpanam Chikitsa” in the management of Sthoulya. Setting: Swastharakshana evam Yoga, OPD and IPD, SDMCAH, Hassan. Method: Udwarthana, Parisheka, Shamana Aushadhis, Ahara, and Vihara was followed within the treatment duration and effect of treatment was assessed before and after treatment, advised for follow up. Results: The treatment adopted is effective in the management of Sthoulya and to improve the quality of life.

Colliding Coordination Structures in Multilevel Systems of Government (and How to Live with It)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morten Egeberg ◽  
Jarle Trondal
Keyword(s):  
Network Governance ◽  
Administrative System ◽  
Public Governance ◽  
Multilevel Systems ◽  
Nation States ◽  
Governance Systems ◽  
And Control ◽  
Coordination And Control

This chapter discusses governance dilemmas that are often overlooked in studies that do not encompass the ecology of organization in public governance. The chapter discusses how coordination structures may counteract each other in multilevel systems of government. The ambition of the chapter is twofold: Firstly, a coordination dilemma is theoretically and empirically illustrated by the seeming incompatibility between a more direct (interconnected) and sectorally specialized implementation structure in the multilevel EU administrative system and trends towards strengthening coordination and control within nation states. Secondly, the chapter discusses organizational arrangements that may enable governance systems to live with the coordination dilemma in practice. This coordination dilemma seems to have been largely ignored in the literature on EU network governance and national ‘joined-up government’ respectively.

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