Concept Design Methodology with Ontology and Ultimately Scientific Approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016.26 (0) ◽  
pp. 2122
Author(s):  
Hitoshi MIZUTANI ◽  
Masaru NAKANO
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Concept Design ◽  
Scientific Approach

Concept Design Methodology to Enable Naval Smart Grid onboard Electric Ships

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio Sulligoi ◽  
Giorgio Trincas ◽  
Andrea Vicenzutti ◽  
Luca Braidotti ◽  
Michele Cataneo
Keyword(s):  
Smart Grid ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Concept Design

A visual tool for identity communication strategy

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (6/7) ◽  
pp. 831-854
Author(s):  
Dina Elikan ◽  
Yves Pigneur
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Design Science ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Design Science Research ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Complex Task ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Visual Tool ◽  
Scientific Approach

Purpose Being able to communicate a clear identity to different stakeholders is crucial for SMEs and startups in today’s world, which is characterised by accelerated innovation, growing competition and increasingly connected consumers. However, this can be a complex task for small organisations. The purpose of this paper is to propose a visual tool that supports entrepreneurs in SMEs and startups to collaboratively develop their identity communication strategy. Design/methodology/approach The paper follows a design science research approach. The authors propose the design of a tool as well as some preliminary qualitative evaluations. The authors conducted three iterations between design and evaluation, where the results of the evaluations are implemented in the design. Findings The authors demonstrate how to design strategic tools for allowing teams to co-design their identity communication strategy and present the tool. The authors also evaluate its use and find out through the preliminary evaluations that it could be easy to use and useful for practitioners. Originality/value The originality of this paper lays in the novelty of the tool and its development. Such a tool addressing identity communication strategy has not been developed with a scientific approach until now.

Employability of higher education graduates in Europe

2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 418-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samo Pavlin ◽  
Ivan Svetlik
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Strategic Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the special issue on “Employability of higher education graduates in europe” from the perspective of global changes. Design/methodology/approach – The empirically based papers of the special issue address six main areas related to the transition of graduates from education to the labour market: employment and employability, job (mis)match, development of particular areas of competency, new certificates of higher education, along with the disciplinarity and status of the self-perceived role of academics in supporting graduates’ careers. Findings – This issue provides empirical findings relevant to various stakeholders of higher education systems which are essential for strategic development in the area. Originality/value – The selection of papers proposes an interdisciplinary scientific approach in the areas of bridging (higher) education with the labour market.

Multi Objective Knowledgebase Concept Design Methodology of Automotive Space Frame Structures for Crashworthiness by Numerical Methods

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1837-1842
Author(s):  
Kiran Kumar Dama ◽  
V. Suresh Babu ◽  
R.N. Rao ◽  
Ismailjani Shaik ◽  
Sridhar Emmadi
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Methods ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Frame Structures ◽  
Concept Design ◽  
Space Frame ◽  
Multi Objective

scholarly journals Conceptual art in design

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olha Kostiuk
Keyword(s):  
Visual Information ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Conceptual Art ◽  
Concept Design ◽  
Modern Design ◽  
Sign Systems ◽  
New Generation ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Initial Concept ◽  
Semantic Definition

The purpose of the article is to consider the concept and determine its components, in the development and analysis of conceptual art in modern design. Methodology. The following methods are used: analysis, synthesis, as well as semiotic, hermeneutic, psychoanalytic. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the study of conceptual art on the examples of hairstyle design, hairdressing collections, and an attempt to comprehend the underlying contexts and meanings in the process of interpretation. Conclusions. Given the fact that modern design as a polymorphic entity with a dominant innovative component actualizes the activities of the new generation and acquires the features of intellectual comprehension of visual information, it can be argued that conceptual art is a priority in this direction. The concept as the initial concept of the conceptual is defined as a multilevel formation of content, the semantic meaning of the sign, which requires a process of interpretation. Through J. Dili's study of the theory of sign systems, the interpretation of the concept in the system of traditions, rituals, customs, which is perceived differently by different people due to belonging to different cultures, societies, etc., becomes clear. It is proved that the creation of the concept is based on processes based on individual practice, personal associations, and the main types of metaphorical and allegorical thinking that arise from the experience of not only cognitive but also substantive activity. The study of conceptual art on examples of hairstyle design, hairdressing collections shows the peculiarity of such works of art: they are not always functional and are not always defined as a utilitarian object, but the use of unusual color, shape, progression, silhouette lines, the fullness of space and volume with signs and symbols, require a multilevel semantic definition in the process of interpretation through intellectual comprehension of the inherent contexts and meanings. Keywords: conceptual art, concept, design, hairstyle.

scholarly journals Kindness among colleagues; identifying and exploring the gaps in employment contexts

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 582-595
Author(s):  
Stephen Gibb ◽  
Shama Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Initial Study ◽  
Organizational Analysis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this study is to model and explore kindness as a factor in employment contexts. “Kindness among colleagues” is a particular context for the scientific study of kindness which has been under-researched. There is scope within the burgeoning study of kindness for research concerned with employment contexts and colleagues, adopting an employment context appropriate construct of kindness, generating and considering evidence that might be evaluated rigorously in the employment context where kindness is both advocated and critiqued. Design/methodology/approach The literature review identifies and explores the gaps in kindness research in the employment context. A construct distinguishing a set of antecedents of kindness among colleagues was developed to address these gaps. The relevance and usefulness of the construct was tested in semi-structured interviews among some work colleagues in a specific organization setting. Findings The results show that the four antecedents of kindness can be used to capture and explore perceptions and experiences of kindness among colleagues. There is scope for analysis at the levels of individuals, teams and organizations using data about these antecedents which allows for individual and more general workplace dynamics to be described and explored. Research limitations/implications The antecedents of kindness construct are validated to an extent by this initial study. The potential of this for describing and analyzing kindness and workplace relevant themes makes it worth further development; to refine and validate an instrument for measuring kindness among colleagues. Practical implications Kindness among colleagues, if understood in the nuanced way presented here, can help individuals, teams and organizations review and evaluate themselves in diverse contexts. Contexts can be expected to vary with workforce demographics, leadership style and organization cultures. Social implications Kindness is a burgeoning theme and concern across diverse social and cultural contexts for various reasons. The scientific contribution to the advocacy or critique of kindness, in this case kindness among colleagues, provides value in rigor, operationalization and evidencing of the case for and against advocacy of the value of kindness in general. Originality/value This is a focused review and study of kindness among colleagues which contributes to the nomological and methodological development of a scientific approach to organizational analysis concerns with this important theme in contemporary times.

The New Rolling Mill Gearbox Concept Design

2014 ◽  
Vol 619 ◽  
pp. 33-37
Author(s):  
Kittiphat Rattanachan
Keyword(s):  
Rolling Mill ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Mechanical Design ◽  
Preliminary Design ◽  
Concept Design ◽  
Design Specification ◽  
Gear Design ◽  
Embodiment Design ◽  
Design Result ◽  
State Of Art

Gear design is a state of art in mechanical design topic. In this paper, the systematic gear design concept was used to design the double output shaft gearbox for rolling mill, the aim to reduce cost of production. The design process starts from receive the requirement data, elaborate the data to the design specification. Make a conceptual design, embodiment design or preliminary design and finally detailed design. The all design methodology has suggested systematic decision-making procedures for early stages of the design. The design result is leading to change from the traditional two stage gearbox into the single stage gearbox ratios 1:2.3.

For the balance of stakeholders’ power and responsibility

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 550-569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xue Lin ◽  
Christabel Man-Fong Ho ◽  
Geoffrey Qiping Shen
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Problem Solution ◽  
Dynamic Nature ◽  
Stakeholder Collaboration ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Social Responsibilities ◽  
Real Estate Project ◽  
Scientific Approach

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of a collaborative framework for balancing stakeholder power and social responsibilities in construction projects. To resolve the problems of unclear responsibility that is common in construction projects, the framework is designed to help stakeholders identify their roles in various issues and to facilitate collaborative endeavours by elucidating their responsibilities. Design/methodology/approach The framework is designed using a scientific approach based on a problem-solution paradigm. It is developed as a model that would provide strategies for responding to various issues and that would also balance stakeholder responsibilities with power. A case study is conducted to validate the framework in an ongoing real estate project in China. Findings The effectiveness of the framework is validated from the case study, which found that the engagement of stakeholders is improved by adopting the framework. It is also found that use of the framework led to enhancement of communication and trust, and better collaboration through a collective form of responsibility. Originality/value The study provides valuable insights into stakeholder collaboration on social responsibility issues in construction projects. The dynamic nature of stakeholders is addressed, and an easy-to-follow framework is offered for use in construction projects.

Analysis, optimization and prototyping of a parallel RCM mechanism of a surgical robot for craniotomy surgery

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammadreza Dehghani ◽  
Majid Mohammadi Moghadam ◽  
Pourya Torabi
Keyword(s):  
3D Modeling ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Surgical Robot ◽  
Bone Flap ◽  
Optimized Design ◽  
Concept Design ◽  
Skull Bone ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Milling Tool ◽  
Kinematic Performance

Purpose Removing the bone flap is a compulsory step in open skull surgeries and is very cumbersome and time-consuming. Exerting large forces during the milling and cutting of the skull renders the surgeon exhausted and consequently increases probable errors in further task of manipulating the sensitive brain tissue. This paper aims to present the development of a robotic system capable of perforating and cutting the required bone flap without restraining the surgeon. Design/methodology/approach For the purpose of optimization, the target workspace is estimated by 3D modeling of the sample skull and bone flaps of targeted surgeries. The optimization considers kinematic performance matrices and the extracted workspace requirements by assigning scores to each possible design and finally selects the design with highest score. Findings The design utilizes a parallel remote center of motion mechanism. Coordinating the remote center of motion (RCM) of the mechanism with the center of a sphere which circumscribes the skull, the milling tool is always nearly perpendicular to the skull bone. The paper presents the concept design, optimization criteria and finally the optimal design of the robot and the fabricated prototype. Tests indicate that the prototype is able to sweep the target workspace and to exert the required forces for bone milling. Originality value The workspace requirements of the craniotomy/craniectomy surgeries are investigated and converted into one quantitative target workspace. An optimized design for a surgical robot is developed which satisfies the workspace requirements of the targeted surgeries.

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