scholarly journals Biomimicry: Do Frames of Inquiry Support Search and Identification of Biological Models?

Designs ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Kennedy ◽  
Peter Niewiarowski
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Model Identification ◽  
Potential Effect ◽  
Effect Sizes ◽  
Biological Model ◽  
Biological Models ◽  
Crucial Step ◽  
Four Frames ◽  
Design Challenge

A crucial step in the biomimicry process is the search and identification of biological models relevant to the design challenge. Anecdotal observations from case studies in authentic business contexts, as well as emerging literature on biomimicry methods, suggest that tools, which focus the search for biological models, could help research and development (R&D) professionals execute this step more effectively. We prototyped one such tool, a set of four frames of inquiry, to test whether it helped R&D professionals identify a greater quantity and variety of biological models. The tool we prototyped did not significantly improve biological model identification; however, its use was associated with a trend of higher quantity and variety of biological models. Our study, as well as previous work, both empirical and theoretical, suggests that tools, like ours, could improve the search and identification of biological models. We encourage further tests using larger samples sizes and/or conditions that maximize potential effect sizes.

Interventions and the Limits of the Responsibility to Protect: Regional Organisations and the Global South

2017 ◽  
pp. 192-215
Author(s):  
Joseph Hongoh
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Global South ◽  
Potential Effect ◽  
Responsibility To Protect ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Regional Organizations ◽  
Regional Organisations ◽  
Alternative Reading

In Chapter Eight, Sovereignty versus Responsibility to Protect, Joseph Hongoh argues that the struggle in navigating the tension surrounding sovereignty as responsibility to protect actually obscures rather than enables productive engagements with the concept and practice of intervention. Referring to case studies from Africa, Hongoh suggests that integrating regional organizations (ROs) within the international-regional-national axes of R2P potentially restricts the broader conception of intervention. In undertaking this examination, he begins by providing an alternative reading of sovereignty as a responsibility. In this regard, he demonstrates how regional organizations in Africa have perennially engaged with the questions of sovereignty, responsibility, protection and human solidarity within the broader frames of political and economic empowerment and emancipation. In the last two sections of his chapter, Hongo shows how the broader conception of intervention has the potential effect of producing transnational sovereignty, and in ways that are not imagined within R2P. The result, he suggests, may lead to implementation of R2P within the conditions of sovereignty that are determined by ROs.

Competitive advantage through networking

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-9
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Difficult Question ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose of this paper Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings How do you start innovating? This is actually a very difficult question to answer because, despite the fact most forms have departments or people dedicated to innovation, engaging in research and seeking to develop new and existing products, all these activities are ongoing. It is hard to think of what a research and development (R&D) department looks like at 9am on Day One. Maybe there are lots of brand new marker pens in their boxes and colored sticky notes piled neatly on people’s desks, or it could be an empty lab with clear benches and as-yet-unused equipment. It sounds an exciting place, but also quite a lonely place. Practical implications Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations. What is original/value of paper? The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

scholarly journals Pengembangan soal matematika model PISA menggunakan Konteks Jambi

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ninik Charmila ◽  
Zulkardi Zulkardi ◽  
Darmawijoyo Darmawijoyo
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Small Group ◽  
Field Test ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Potential Effect ◽  
Development Study ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Thinking Ability

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menghasilkan soal matematika model PISA untuk siswa SMP menggunakan konteks Jambi yang valid, praktis, dan memiliki efek potensial. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah Design research tipe development study. Analisis data adalah analisis deskriptif. Hasil penelitian berupa seperangkat soal matematika model PISA menggunakan konteks Jambi yang valid, praktis dan memlilki efek potensial sebanyak 14 butir soal. Valid dari segi konten, konstruk, dan bahasa berdasarkan penilaian validator, praktis berdasarkan uji coba small group dan memiliki efek potensial berdasarkan analisis hasil jawaban siswa dan angket pada field test. Bedasarkan hasil analisis diperoleh bahwa soal yang dikembangkan memiliki beberapa efek potensial, yaitu memunculkan pelibatan kemampuan dasar matematis yang beragam pada proses penyelesaiannya. Selain itu, juga mampu menarik minat dan memotivasi siswa sehingga tertantang menyelesaikan soal. Soal-soal ini juga memberikan stimulus kepada siswa untuk berpikir kritis menggunakan penalaran sendiri dalam penyelesaiannya.Kata kunci: research and development, development study, PISA, Konteks Jambi DEVELOPING MATHEMATIC QUESTIONS OF PISA MODEL BY USING JAMVI CONTEXT AbstractThe aim of this research was to provide valid, practical mathematic questions of PISA model for SMP students by using Jambi contex, and have potential effect. The method of the research was developmental research design . Descriptive analysis was used to analyze the data. The result of the research was a set of valid, practical 14 mathematic questions of PISA model in Jambi contex, and having potential effect. The validity of content, construct, and language was based on expert judgment, the practicality was measured in small group, and the potential effect was based on analysis of student answers and questionnaires in field test. The result of analysis showed that the developed questions had several potential effects such as inviting students’ various basic skills of mathematic in the process of answering the questions. Besides that, it could encourage students’ ability and motivate students to answer and finish the questions. These questions also attract the students to use their critical thinking ability to answer the questions.Keywords: research and development, development study, PISA, Jambi context

Problem of Biomechanical Grippers Identifications Et’s Properties

2013 ◽  
Vol 282 ◽  
pp. 99-106
Author(s):  
Juraj Smrcek ◽  
Peter Tuleja
Keyword(s):  
Model Identification ◽  
Biological Model ◽  
Human Hand ◽  
Specific Group ◽  
Application Requirements

The specific group grippers are biomechanical grippers, whose shape and construction are analogical to biological model (human hand). These constructions are arranged into category of “intelligent grippers” recently. The analysis of gripping the objects by biomechanical grippers and consequently setting of the model identification of related characteristics and parameter are possible to base on the principles shown. It is possible to secure reliable and safe clamping of manipulated objects in the period of gripper design. This paper gives knowledge from the solution of system problems of manipulated object gripping in the realisation of elements “gripper – manipulated object application requirements” in the period of gripper design.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document