scholarly journals Developing a Kano-Based Evaluation Model for Innovation Design

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang-Tzuoh Wu ◽  
Ming-Tang Wang ◽  
Nien-Te Liu ◽  
Tien-Szu Pan
Keyword(s):  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Evaluation Procedure ◽  
Kano Model ◽  
Innovative Design ◽  
Engineering Parameters ◽  
Two Stages

This research focuses on developing a psychology-based evaluation procedure for innovative design. The divergent thinking part of the main innovative design procedure which discussed in this paper is the extensive QFD developed by the author (Wu). The major performance of QFD is to identify the customers’ requirements and their priorities. Then, the proposed extensive QFD helps transform the high priority requirements into appropriate technical characteristics. According to the priorities of product characteristics, the prior engineering parameters will be identified to be the key performances to redesign. For identifying the requirements and achieving the attractive design, we introduce the Kano model to construct the evaluation model. The proposed Kano-based evaluation procedure is mainly used in two stages of the innovative design. First, the evaluation process was used in QFD stage to help identify attractive customers’ requirements, and the other was used in the extension stage to help assess concepts. The flowchart of proposed innovative design procedure with psychology-based evaluation has also been developed. A case study, exercise equipment design, is adopted to explain and verify feasibility of the proposed approach.

scholarly journals Evaluation of rural water supply sustainable operation and management based on cyclic correction framework – a case study of Chongqing, China

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linlin Fan ◽  
Yalong Li ◽  
Wenbing Luo ◽  
Wei Qiao ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Indicator System ◽  
Rural Water Supply ◽  
Sustainable Operation ◽  
Rural Water ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Operation And Management

Abstract After the construction of rural water supply projects, how to make them sustainably operated and managed has become the focus and difficulty of the current and future work of rural water supply. In order to evaluate the operation and management of rural water supply projects, a comprehensive indicator system of rural water supply projects sustainable operation and management was established, and a combinational evaluation model based on a cyclic correction framework was used in 13 pilot districts of Chongqing, China. The APH method was used to calculate the weight of each index. Two indexes with the highest weights are ‘establishment of management agency (0.1436)’ and ‘assurance level of operating funds (0.1382)’. Compared with the traditional individual evaluation model, the cyclic correction framework can effectively reduce the systematic deviation and random error in the evaluation process and make the research conclusion more reliable. The ranks of the districts in the main urban metropolitan part are higher, while the districts in the southeast and northeast of Chongqing are ranked relatively low. The top five districts were Rongchang, Yubei, Banan, Liangping, and Tongliang. In the future, the sustainable operation and management of rural water supply projects should be improved by enhancing the ability of the management agencies of rural water supply projects and increasing funding for project operation management.

scholarly journals SENSIBILIDADE DO MODELO DE FRAGILIDADES AMBIENTAIS À PONDERAÇÃO MULTICRITERIAL: ASPECTOS FÍSICOS DA BACIA HIDROGRÁFICA DO ALTO URUGUAI

FLORESTA ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 535
Author(s):  
Damáris Gonçalves Padilha ◽  
Mario Luiz Trevisan ◽  
Jussara Cabral Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Analytic Hierarchy Process ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Multidisciplinary Team ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Local Characteristics ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Hierarchy Process

Modelos de fragilidades ambientais compreendem, de maneira geral, a avaliação de n aspectos (ou fatores) relativos às características locais, usualmente tratadas por técnicos de diferentes áreas constituintes de uma equipe multidisciplinar. Porém a definição dos n aspectos por parte da equipe nem sempre acontece de forma unânime, não raro ocorrendo, no início do processo de avaliação, dúvidas sobre o quanto realmente cada aspecto ou fator (indicador) apresenta-se significativo dentro do modelo de avaliação. Como estudo de caso, foi realizada a sensibilidade das ponderações dos fatores que compõem o método multicriterial AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process), aplicado na região da bacia hidrográfica do Alto Uruguai. A metodologia consistiu na ponderação sistemática de cada fator constituinte do modelo para posterior consideração quanto a sua influência em relação ao conjunto dos fatores, proporcionando uma avaliação quanto a sua eficácia na identificação de pesos dos fatores em cenários que mostram maior discriminância no conjunto, além de apresentar alternativas na composição dos pesos. Assim, a partir dos resultados da análise, configura-se a importância da realização do estudo da sensibilidade em modelos de fragilidade ambiental aplicados à bacia hidrográfica.Palavras-chave: Análise de sensibilidade; avaliação ambiental; multicritério. AbstractSensitiveness of model to environmental fragilities to multicriterial weighting: physical aspects of watershed of the Alto Uruguay. Environmental fragilities models comprise, generally, the evaluation of n criteria (or factors) on local characteristics, usually handled by technicians from different areas in a multidisciplinary team. However, definition of n aspects by team does not always happen unanimously, often occurring early in the evaluation process doubts whether every aspect or indicator is in fact significant within the evaluation model. As a case study, it was performed the sensitivity of weighting factors that comprising the multicriterial method AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) applied to the basin of the Alto Uruguay region. After evaluating the multicriterial method, we applied the sensitiveness analysis to improve the weighting process. Therefore, from the results of this analysis, it sets up the importance of the study of sensitiveness of environmental fragility models for the watershed better understanding.Keywords: Sensitiveness analysis; environmental assessment; multicriterial weighting.

Study on Logistics-Oriented Product Innovative Design

2010 ◽  
Vol 139-141 ◽  
pp. 1136-1141
Author(s):  
Chun Sheng Zhou ◽  
Wu Zhao ◽  
Kai Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Product Design ◽  
Quality Function Deployment ◽  
Design Theory ◽  
Product Performance ◽  
Design Criteria ◽  
Innovative Design ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Engineering Parameters ◽  
Design Conflicts

In order to improve the logistic characteristics of products, a process of product innovative design for logistics is presented which is combined with the idea of product design for logistics and innovative design theory. Some innovative design approaches i.e. TRIZ, QFD, knowledge-based innovative design, are introduced. Based upon product design criteria for logistics and QFD (Quality Function Deployment), the conflicts between product performance and logistic characteristics are discussed and determined. TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) is employed to solve the conflicts, with the conflict matrix and inventive principles. According to the product logistic characteristics, the general TRIZ engineering parameters are simplified to facilitate the application. Further more, the analysis of logistic design conflicts is introduced. A case study has been done to illustrate the method proposed in this paper.

scholarly journals Economic Theory to Visualize the Value of Design: a Case Study on The User’s Perception of Value

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-53
Author(s):  
Maria Cristina Morejon Alava
Keyword(s):  
Economic Theory ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Following John Heskett (2017), this paper posits that economic value cannot be defined without transcending and acknowledging the user as its source. His research presents economic theory linked to the value creation process applicable to study the value of design. This paper proposes that economic theory can be used to evaluate the impact of design when understanding and interpreting the subjective perception of value. A plan for a cross-sectional case study is explained to collect and analyze qualitative data in two stages with a means-end theory approach. This research aims to: (1) Understand the user’s perception of value, (2) Evaluate the impact of design by reflecting on economic theory and (3) Analyze the relationship between design and economics regarding economic value to contribute to the business of design. It may lead to the development of an evaluation model to guide organizations towards the creation or improvement of products, services or systems with a better understanding and a more measured perception of how users perceive value for decision-making.

scholarly journals Presenting an environmental performance evaluation model for gas refineries: A case study in the South Pars Gas Complex, Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-106
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Mohammadi ◽  
Saber Ghasemi ◽  
Hossein Parvaresh ◽  
Mohsen Dehghani Ghanateghestani
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Performance Index ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
The South ◽  
Mature Organizations ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Environmental Performance Evaluation ◽  
South Pars Gas Complex

Background: Controlling and validating the environmental performance of organizations, is a major problem that has been stated in the international standard ISO 14031. The aim of this study was to present a model for evaluating the environmental performance of Iran’s gas refineries using the environmental performance evaluation (EPE) method, based on the operational performance index (OPI) and management performance index (MPI). This case study was conducted in the ninth refinery of the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC), Bushehr province, Iran, during 2019-2020. Methods: The research method comprises two stages. The first stage was distinguishing the standards and markers of the MPI and OPI using the Fluffy Delphi strategy and the second one was focusing on and relegating loads to the measures and pointers using the logical analytical hierarchy process (AHP) prior to confirming the outcomes by applying the TOPSIS. Results: The total normal scores of the total OPIt and OPTt were obtained to be 2.3409 and 2.2647, respectively. Considering these coefficients, the organization is balanced in terms of the environmental performance. The implementation steps of the TOPSIS method in the ninth refinery (A1 ) with the first (A2 ), second (A3 ), and third (A4 ) refineries, which had the same extraction indices of OPIt and MPIt, were ranked as A1 > A3 > A4 > A2 , respectively. Conclusion: Petrochemical industries have the potential to cause adverse effects on the environment due to the nature of activities and effluents production, emissions, and hazardous wastes. However, they can increase their weight to be more competitive and reach the ranks of mature organizations by planning on important indices.

An Extensive Evaluation Design Approach to Quality Function Deployment

2013 ◽  
Vol 479-480 ◽  
pp. 1197-1201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang Tzuoh Wu ◽  
Nien Te Liu
Keyword(s):  
Quality Function Deployment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
Evaluation Procedure ◽  
Innovative Design ◽  
Quality Function ◽  
Extension Method ◽  
Extensive Evaluation ◽  
Engineering Parameters ◽  
Problem Solving Process

This research focuses on matter-element theory and extension method, with help of this method; HOQ of QFD can be built more comprehensively and efficiently. Quality function deployment was designed to improve quality in product development. The major procedure of QFD is to identify the customers needs for the product and then convert into appropriate technical measures to fulfill the needs. According to their characteristics to identify the relevant engineering parameters, the prior engineering parameters will be selected as the key requirements to redesign. This study proposes an innovative design and problem-solving process, based on quality function deployment method with the assistances of extension of matter-element. With the help of extension method, customer requirements (CRs) can be translated into product design attributes more widely and engineering characteristics (ECs) can provide effect assistance for the designer to conceive new products comprehensively and deeply. The proposed design evaluation procedure was developed by integrating weighting coefficients of QFD and optimal criteria of extension method. The innovative design case, wheelchair for the elderly, successfully demonstrates the proposed design approach.

EVALUASI PROGRAM/PROYEK PENGEMBANGAN KAWASAN EKONOMI KHUSUS SEI MANGKE DALAM RANGKA PELAKSANAAN KEBIJAKAN MP3EI 2011-2025 DI KORIDOR EKONOMI SUMATERA

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Firrean Firrean
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Spatial Arrangement ◽  
Policy Program ◽  
Evaluative Research ◽  
Policy Optimization ◽  
Economic Zones ◽  
North Sumatra

Special Economic Zones (SEZ) is a region with certain limits within the jurisdiction of Indonesia which is set to perform economic functions and obtain certain facilities. One SEZ developed in North Sumatra Province and included in the National Strategic Area (KSN) Medan - Binjai - Deli Serdang - Karo is SEZ Sei Mangke. SEZ Sei Mangke is defined in PP 29 of 2012 on 27 February 2012 and is the first KEK in Indonesia which was inaugurated its operation by President Joko Widodo on January 27, 2015. KSN Mebidangro itself is an area of priority spatial arrangement because it has a very important influence nationally against state sovereignty, defense and state security, economic, social, cultural, and / or environment, including areas designated as world heritage. This research is an evaluative research intended to find out the end of a policy program in order to determine recommendation of last policy by using CIPO model which includes four stages: (1) context, (2) input, (3) process, and (4) output. The research method used is case study by applying qualitative research that aims to make an accurate interpretation of the characteristics of the object under study. Findings on the evaluation context indicate that the program is generally running well, but some aspects of synergy and policy optimization as well as financing support from central and local government need to be improved. In the input evaluation, and evaluation process some aspects need to be improved because the findings show the weakness of some aspects is the result of lack of synergy and optimization of policy and support from local government. Interesting from the evaluation of ouput is that with some weaknesses in the input and process components, it turns out the evaluation findings ouput show Seek Mangke SEZ development can still run well. The recommendation of this research is to improve the quality of policy synergy / program of SEZ Seek development by improving several aspects that are categorized in each stage of evaluation

The Implementation of Biological Phosphorus and Nitrogen Removal with the Bio-Denipho Process on a 265,000 PE Treatment Plant

1992 ◽  
Vol 25 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 161-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Einfeldt
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Removal ◽  
Treatment Plant ◽  
First Year ◽  
In Series ◽  
Design Loads ◽  
Last Stage ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
The City ◽  
Biological Phosphorus

A process, called Bio-Denipho, for combined biological phosphorus and nitrogen removal in a combination of an anaerobic tank and two oxidation ditches is described. In this process the anaerobic tank consisting of three sections working in series is followed by two oxidation ditches. These too are working in series, but with both inlet to and outlet from the tanks changing in a cycle. The Bio-Denipho process is described specifically for the process itself and as a case study for the implementation of the process on a 265,000 pe wastewater treatment plant for the city of Aalborg in Denmark. The plant was designed and erected in two stages and the last stage was inaugurated October 31,1989. Lay-out and functions for the plant is described and design loads, plan lay-out and tank volumes are given in this paper together with performance data for the first year in operation.

Wastewater treatment and nutrient removal in the combined reactor

1998 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Roš ◽  
J. Vrtovšek
Keyword(s):  
Organic Compounds ◽  
Industrial Wastewater ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Order Reaction ◽  
Treated Wastewater ◽  
Nitrification Rate ◽  
Zero Order Reaction ◽  
Aerobic Reactor ◽  
Complex Organic

A combined anaerobic anoxic aerobic reactor for the treatment of the industrial wastewater that contains nitrogen and complex organic compounds as well as its design procedure is presented. The purpose of our experiments was to find a simple methodology that would provide combined reactor design. The reactor is based on the combination of anaerobic, anoxic and aerobic process in one unit only. It was found that the HRT even under 1 hour in the anaerobic zone is long enough for the efficient transformation of complex organic compounds into readily biodegradable COD which is then used in dentrification process. In the N-NO3 concentration range 1.5-50 mg/l the denitrification rate could be expressed as half-order reaction when the CODrb was in excess. N-NO3 removal efficiency is controlled by the recycle flow from the aerobic to the anoxic zone. Nitrification rate can be expressed as first, half or zero-order reaction with respect to effluent N-NH4 concentration. Nitrification rate depends on the dissolved oxygen concentration and hydrodynamic conditions in the reactor. Case study for design of a pilot plant of the combined reactor for treatment of pre-treated pharmaceutical wastewater is shown. Characteristics of pre-treated wastewater were: COD=200 mg/l, BOD5=20 mg/l, N-Kjeldahl=80 mg/l, N-NH4=70 mg/l, N-NOx<1 mg/l, P-PO4=5 mg/l. Legal requirements for treated wastewater were: COD=<100 mg/l, BOD5<5 mg/l, N-NH4=<1 mg/l, N-NOx=<10 mg/l.

Evaluating a Functional Family Therapy Intervention: Challenges and Lessons Learned

2021 ◽  
pp. 104973152098560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Celinska
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Evaluation Research ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Functional Family Therapy ◽  
Functional Family ◽  
Family Based

Purpose: This case study is the introspective account of the evaluation process of Functional Family Therapy (FFT) as implemented in Middlesex County in New Jersey between 2005 and 2011. The study presents challenges and issues in evaluation falling into three main categories. Methods: The case study is based on the recollections and documented experiences of the author who was responsible for all major aspects of the evaluation including designing the study, collecting the data, and handling daily evaluation activities. Results: The author differentiated among three main categories of challenges. In respect to research design, the relative merits of experimental versus nonexperimental designs and quantitative versus qualitative research methods are discussed. The second set of issues involves developing and exercising the social competence skills necessary to form working partnerships with service providers. The third set encompasses logistical barriers encountered during daily evaluation activities. Conclusions: The challenges and lessons learned from conducting the outcome evaluation of FFT are situated within scholarly debates on evaluation research, with the goal of providing further insights into the on-the-ground implementation and process of program evaluations. The experiences, recollections and processes illustrate challenges and solutions applicable to evaluations of other family-based violence prevention interventions.

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