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Berthod, Olivier, and Federica Segato. "Developing Purpose-Oriented Networks: A Process View." Perspectives on Public Management and Governance 2, no. 3 (August 14, 2019): 203–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ppmgov/gvz008.
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AbstractRejoining other authors’ arguments in favor of less linear and more process-based studies of change in purpose-oriented networks (PONs), we propose conceiving of PONs not as social entities or forms, but as processes constantly in flux. From this perspective, PONs comprise more or less interconnected processes constantly at play, albeit with more or less intensity, depending on the reflexive management and actions of their participants. We contend that a process view sheds light on three major themes categorizing extant research on network development: network development as the product of engineered, planned managerial actions; network evolution as the product of unintended, systemic changes both within and outside of PONs; and the management of network tensions as the central object of managerial attention.
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Carboni, Julia L., Angel Saz-Carranza, Jörg Raab, and Kimberley R. Isett. "Taking Dimensions of Purpose-Oriented Networks Seriously." Perspectives on Public Management and Governance 2, no. 3 (August 31, 2019): 187–201. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ppmgov/gvz011.
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AbstractPurpose-oriented networks—often referred to as goal-directed networks—are a widely recognized empirical phenomenon in the public administration and management literatures. However, there is no systematic understanding about which characteristics are constitutive for these entities to be present. We use Goetz’s multilevel concept to develop a conceptual framework for purpose-oriented networks that includes four constitutive dimensions: purpose, joint effort, membership, and governance. Then we classify existing literature into this framework. Constitutive dimensions allow scholars to operationalize concepts and develop hypotheses that are testable across a wider range of purpose-oriented networks, better define the external validity of results, and improve the accumulation of knowledge across disciplinary perspectives as well as to point to areas in need of more study. We conclude that the fundamental concepts that constitute purpose-oriented networks are dangerously understudied and are in dire need of systematic, sustained empirical attention.
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Nowell, Branda L., and Patrick Kenis. "Purpose-Oriented Networks: The Architecture of Complexity." Perspectives on Public Management and Governance 2, no. 3 (August 6, 2019): 169–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ppmgov/gvz012.
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Nowell, Branda, and Kate Albrecht. "Purpose-oriented Networks and their Environment: A Population Ecology of Network Domains." Academy of Management Proceedings 2021, no. 1 (August 2021): 15125. http://dx.doi.org/10.5465/ambpp.2021.90.
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MANIOUDAKIS, GEORGE D., and SPIRIDON D. LIKOTHANASSIS. "AN OBJECT-ORIENTED TOOLBOX FOR ADAPTIVE NEURAL NETWORKS' IMPLEMENTATION." International Journal on Artificial Intelligence Tools 10, no. 03 (September 2001): 345–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0218213001000556.
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Neural Networks are massively parallel processing systems, that require expensive and usually not available hardware, in order to be realized. Fortunately, the development of effective and accessible software, makes their simulation easy. Thus, various neural network's implementation tools exist in the market, which are oriented to the specific learning algorithm used. Furthermore, they can simulate only fixed size networks. In this work, we present some object-oriented techniques that have been used to defined some types of neuron and network objects, that can be used to realize, in a localized approach, some fast and powerful learning algorithms which combine results of the optimal filtering and the multi-model partitioning theory. Thus, one can build and implement intelligent learning algorithms that face both, the training as well as the on-line adjustment of the network size. Furthermore, the design methodology used, results to a system modeled as a collection of concurrent executable objects, making easy the parallel implementation. The whole design results in a general purpose tool box which is characterized by maintainability, reusability, and increased modularity. The provided features are shown by the presentation of some practical applications.
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FRANKLIN, JUDY A., and KRYSTAL K. LOCKE. "RECURRENT NEURAL NETWORKS FOR MUSICAL PITCH MEMORY AND CLASSIFICATION." International Journal on Artificial Intelligence Tools 14, no. 01n02 (February 2005): 329–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0218213005002120.
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We present results from experiments in using several pitch representations for jazz-oriented musical tasks performed by a recurrent neural network. We have run experiments with several kinds of recurrent networks for this purpose, and have found that Long Short-term Memory networks provide the best results. We show that a new pitch representation called Circles of Thirds works as well as two other published representations for these tasks, yet it is more succinct and enables faster learning. We then discuss limited results using other types of networks on the same tasks.
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Sun, Yaya, Tao Wang, and Xin Gu. "Study on Cooperative Culture, Network Power and Knowledge Flow from the Perspective of Enterprise Innovation Network Management." E3S Web of Conferences 253 (2021): 03021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202125303021.
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Efficiently development of enterprise innovation networks is inseparable from integrated innovation processes such as knowledge sharing and transfer. Knowledge flow is a core network activity that is highly dependent on the cultural and structural environment. As an informal governance mechanism, cooperative culture affects the stability and durability of relationship between members. Perfectly cooperative cultural mechanism is the key to promoting knowledge flow in innovation networks. The purpose of this paper is to explore whether and how cooperative culture and network power affect knowledge flow in innovation networks. This paper finds that cooperative culture, network power has a positive effect on knowledge flow, which was obtained by using SEM method based on 227 questionnaire survey samples of enterprises. Furthermore, this paper also uses fuzzy quantitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to study how cooperative culture and network power work together on knowledge flow. This study finds out three paths that lead to high knowledge flow, which are composed of the elements of cooperative culture and network power. The three paths are knowledge reciprocity-oriented, cooperative culture-oriented and cultural knowledge fitoriented respectively. These findings are of great significance for promoting the management of innovation networks.
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Rincón-Gallardo, Santiago, and Michael Fullan. "Essential features of effective networks in education." Journal of Professional Capital and Community 1, no. 1 (January 11, 2016): 5–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jpcc-09-2015-0007.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to advance clarity and precision around effective action in networks, understood as collaboration that: first, deepens the learning and engagement of students and adults; second, enhances the professional capital of teachers and leaders; and third, becomes a positive force of whole system improvement. It distills eight essential features of effective networks by fleshing out key lessons from existing research and from emerging education network developments in the English-speaking world and Latin America. It then discusses three shifts required for a new partnership between networks and central leadership to turn networks into forces of educational system renewal. Design/methodology/approach – Two sources of evidence were identified and reviewed: first, literature reviews and studies aimed at identifying characteristics of effective networks in education; and second, network case studies and R & D initiatives that used networks as their improvement strategy and had demonstrated positive impact on student outcomes or on one or more professional capital variables often associated with improved student outcomes. To distill the eight essential features of effective networks and three required shifts in the relationship between networks and central leadership, the authors engaged in an iterative process of thematic analysis (Boyatzis, 1998) deliberately searching for key characteristics and processes describing effective collaboration. The list was revised for completeness and parsimony. Findings – The eight essential features of effective networks identified are: first, focussing on ambitious student learning outcomes linked to effective pedagogy; second, developing strong relationships of trust and internal accountability; third, continuously improving practice and systems through cycles of collaborative inquiry; fourth, using deliberate leadership and skilled facilitation within flat power structures; fifth, frequently interacting and learning inwards; sixth, connecting outwards to learn from others; seventh, forming new partnership among students, teachers, families, and communities; and eighth, securing adequate resources to sustain the work. The three required shifts in the relationship between networks and central leadership are: first, from supply driven to demand driven; second, from compliance oriented to learning oriented; and third, from bureaucracy to movement. Research limitations/implications – The key limitation derives from the scarce available evidence to date causally – or even co-relationally – connecting network activities with improved student learning. This paper summarizes what is known to date about effective collaboration in networks and advance a theory of action that causally links network activities with improved student outcomes and enhanced professional capital. This theory of action, summarized in eight essential features, simultaneously offers key hypotheses for social network theory in education and actionable guidelines to develop effective networks. Practical implications – The eight essential features of effective networks and the three required shifts in the relationship between networks and central leadership presented here were intentionally framed as action oriented. They offer a clear and actionable set of guidelines to develop effective networks. Social implications – The power of networks as vehicles to dramatically improve schools and entire educational systems is yet to be realized. This paper offers guidelines to enhance the effectiveness of networks, and thus contributes to the realization of the yet unfulfilled promise of networks. Originality/value – This work adds originality and value in three ways: first, it draws from both existing studies on effective networks and successful and promising education networks; second, its findings apply to multiple configurations of networks, across multiple contexts – existing publications place their focus on specific network configurations or a specific network case or initiative; third, it looks at effective collaboration in networks from the dual perspective of local problem solving and whole system improvement.
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Lemaire, Robin H., Remco S. Mannak, Sonia M. Ospina, and Martijn Groenleer. "Striving for State of the Art with Paradigm Interplay and Meta-Synthesis: Purpose-oriented Network Research Challenges and Good Research Practices as a Way Forward." Perspectives on Public Management and Governance 2, no. 3 (July 26, 2019): 175–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ppmgov/gvz010.
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Abstract With the growing amount and increasing heterogeneity of research on purpose-oriented networks (PONs) in the public sector, it is imperative to find a way to synthesize this research. Drawing on the varied research perspectives on PONs, we advance the idea of paradigm interplay and meta-synthesis as aspirations for the field and argue this is especially key if we want the study of PONs to inform practice. However, we recognize several challenges in the current state of the PON research that prevent the field from making strides in paradigm interplay and meta-synthesis. We discuss six challenges which we consider the most critical: different labels, differences across research foci, variation in measurement, the nestedness of networks, the dynamism of networks, and variation in the network context. We suggest six good research practices that could contribute to overcoming the challenges now so as to make integration of the research field more of a possibility in the future.
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Barka, Kamel, Azeddine Bilami, and Samir Gourdache. "MONet." International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications 13, no. 4 (November 6, 2017): 345–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijpcc-d-17-00009.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to ensure power efficiency in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) through a new framework-oriented middleware, based on a biologically inspired mechanism that uses an evolutionary multi-objective optimization algorithm. The authors call this middleware framework multi-objective optimization for wireless sensor networks (MONet). Design/methodology/approach In MONet, the middleware level of each network node autonomously adjusts its routing parameters according to dynamic network conditions and seeks optimal trade-offs among performance objectives for a balance of its global performance. MONet controls the cooperation between agents (network nodes) while varying transmission paths to reduce and distribute power consumption equitably on all the sensor nodes of network. MONet-runtime uses a modified TinyDDS middleware platform. Findings Simulation results confirm that MONet allows power efficiency to WSN nodes while adapting their sleep periods and self-heal false-positive sensor data. Originality/value The framework implementation is lightweight and efficient enough to run on resource-limited nodes such as sensor nodes.
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Sobolevskii, V. A. "Service-oriented approach to the development of systems based on convolutional neural networks." Informatization and communication 5 (December 2020): 34–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.34219/2078-8320-2020-11-5-34-40.
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Purpose: to substantiate the relevance of creating an automated system for generating services based on convolutional neural networks, using models and methods of service-oriented architecture. Described an approach to creating such a system based on deep learning. Materials and methods: the article describes the architecture and applications of an automated system for generating services in the concept of service-oriented architecture and training convolutional neural networks based on a genetic algorithm. Results: testing (validation) of the presented system was carried out on the example of solving the problem of recognizing reindeer from aerial photography. Conclusions: the advantages and disadvantages, implementation features, areas of application of the presented system are shown.
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Du, Jinglin, Li Xie, Xiaoyan Sun, and Ruoqin Zheng. "Application-Oriented Fault Detection and Recovery Algorithm for Wireless Sensor and Actor Networks." International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks 8, no. 10 (October 1, 2012): 273792. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/273792.
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Recent years have witnessed a growing interest in applications of wireless sensor and actor networks (WSANs). In WSANs, maintaining interactor connectivity is of vital concern in order to reach application level. Failure of a critical actor may partition the inter-actor network into disjoint segments. This paper proposed an application-oriented fault detection and recovery algorithm (AFDR), a novel distributed algorithm to reestablish connectivity. AFDR identifies critical actors and designates backups for them. A backup actor detects the critical node failure and initiates a recovery process via moving to the optimal position. The purpose of AFDR is to satisfy application requirements, reduce recovery overhead, and limit the impact of critical node failure on coverage and connectivity to the utmost. The effectiveness of AFDR is validated through simulation experiments.
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Tajpour, Mehdi, and Elahe Hosseini. "Towards the Creative-Oriented University." Journal of Business Strategy Finance and Management 2, no. 1 (June 30, 2021): 07–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.12944/jbsfm.02.01.03.
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Entrepreneurial universities are the center of progressive organizations that have reconsidered themselves in order to adapt to complex environmental conditions. Thus, the purpose of this study is to investigate the towards the creative-oriented university. In this research, which has used descriptive methods, in order to understand the concepts of towards the creative-oriented university, the background of the subject has been studied in the form of library and documentary studies. Thus,conclusion show that the effect of entrepreneurial universities on a regional scale extends far beyond commercial outputs while a simple cost-benefit analysis can provide indirect and tangible results in terms of human capital attraction, entrepreneurial capital formation, informal networks, new ideas, and so on.
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Prockl, Günter, Aseem Kinra, and Herbert Kotzab. "Internationalisation within liner shipping." Maritime Business Review 2, no. 3 (September 15, 2017): 279–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/mabr-10-2016-0029.
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Purpose Container shipping is generally considered a global business. This truth may not hold from a single-company perspective. The companies’ physical operation networks show that container carriers operate differently and follow different paths in their internationalisation development. Additionally, the degree of internationalisation, measured on the basis of sea-oriented operations, differs from that measured according to land-oriented front-end marketing and sales activities. The purpose of this study is to further examine the internationalisation patterns of shipping lines. Design/methodology/approach An examination of the front-end activities and the structures of leading container-shipping companies is conducted. The sales office networks of the sector’s 20 largest companies worldwide (by twenty-foot equivalent unit capacity) are analysed as key indicators. The numbers of sales offices are measured by analysing the websites of the sample (20 companies), as well as annual reports and other publicly available data sources. Findings The findings show that not all shipping companies are international, by virtue of the industry. While it is difficult to observe differences in the overall patterns of the sales networks at a macro level, some companies differ in their activities. The data set also shows that market share and total capacity are not necessarily good indicators of a carrier’s worldwide presence. Research limitations/implications This research is based on secondary data. Other important transactional and market-oriented considerations should be examined before drawing conclusions about the internationalisation of container-shipping companies and of the industry. Originality/value This paper contributes to the relevant existing research, particularly by adding its view on the demand-oriented criteria as suggested by Dunning and Lundan (2008).
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Kao, Rui-Hsin. "The relationship between work characteristics and change-oriented organizational citizenship behavior." Personnel Review 46, no. 8 (November 6, 2017): 1890–914. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/pr-01-2016-0012.
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Purpose Improving employees’ change-oriented organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) is important because of the work content and service nature of the National Immigration Agency (NIA). The purpose of this paper, which targeted immigration workers using the work design model (knowledge oriented), leadership types and organizational climate as perspectives, is to study immigration workers’ change-oriented OCB. Inspecting the knowledge-oriented work characteristics (KOWCs) of the NIA of Taiwan to find ways of stimulating change-oriented OCB through employees’ high self-efficacy is also critical. The investigators also explored how transformational leadership and organizational climate directly affect employees’ change-oriented OCB in a cross-level organization. Design/methodology/approach The subject of this research is the frontline immigration workers of Taiwan’s NIA, with its entire staff on duty at the country’s airports and ports as targets of the research. This study used a total of 312 questionnaires. Findings At the group level, transformational leadership shows significant positive influence on organizational climate. KOWCs can positively influence self-efficacy and affect change-oriented OCB on an individual basis; similarly, self-efficacy can also positively impact the individual’s change-oriented OCB. In addition, transformational leadership and organizational climate have a contextual effect on the outcome variable on an individual basis. Originality/value This finding is helpful for researching and practicing implications of HRM, such as in further understanding how the motivation from work characteristics, organization’s environment and interpersonal networks can increase employees’ change-oriented OCB.
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Barrett, Christopher, Keith Bisset, Jonathan Leidig, Achla Marathe, and Madhav V. Marathe. "An Integrated Modeling Environment to Study the Co-evolution of Networks, Individual Behavior and Epidemics." AI Magazine 31, no. 1 (January 3, 2010): 75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1609/aimag.v31i1.2283.
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We discuss an interaction-based approach to study the coevolution between socio-technical networks, individual behaviors, and contagion processes on these networks. We use epidemics in human population as an example of this phenomenon. The methods consist of developing synthetic yet realistic national-scale networks using a first principles approach. Unlike simple random graph techniques, these methods combine real world data sources with behavioral and social theories to synthesize detailed social contact (proximity) networks. Individual-based models of within-host disease progression and inter-host transmission are then used to model the contagion process. Finally, models of individual behaviors are composed with disease progression models to develop a realistic representation of the complex system in which individual behaviors and the social network adapt to the contagion. These methods are embodied within Simdemics – a general purpose modeling environment to support pandemic planning and response. Simdemics is designed specifically to be scalable to networks with 300 million agents – the underlying algorithms and methods in Simdemics are all high-performance computing oriented methods. New advances in network science, machine learning, high performance computing, data mining and behavioral modeling were necessary to develop Simdemics. Simdemics is combined with two other environments, Simfrastructure and Didactic, to form an integrated cyberenvironment. The integrated cyber-environment provides the end-user flexible and seamless Internet based access to Simdemics. Service-oriented architectures play a critical role in delivering the desired services to the end user. Simdemics, in conjunction with the integrated cyber-environment, has been used in over a dozen user defined case studies. These case studies were done to support specific policy questions that arose in the context of planning the response to pandemics (e.g., H1N1, H5N1) and human initiated bio-terrorism events. These studies played a crucial role in the continual development and improvement of the cyber-environment.
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Durugbo, Christopher. "Managing information for collaborative networks." Industrial Management & Data Systems 114, no. 8 (September 2, 2014): 1207–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/imds-05-2014-0144.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the orientations of collaborative networks (CNs) for managing integrated information flow. It seeks to analyse and shed light into the main priorities of firms for sharing and coordinating information with CN partners. These priorities are needed to enhance practices to trade-off and integrate flows where appropriate for maximising profits and performance. Design/methodology/approach – In this study, inductive multiple-case logic is applied to research how six industrial firms manage integrated information flow in relation to their collaborative networked organisations (CNOs). Guided by an interpretivism epistemology, 22 face-to-face and 13 telephonic semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 key informants in six industrial firms. Interview data were analysed in line with the research agenda to understand orientations for integrated information flow. Findings – The research finds that CN management is enhanced when flow integration for industrial firms is skill, project, agreement and relationship oriented. The investigation also finds that CNO flow integration could be enhanced when industrial firms confront and prioritise schemes for fluidity prevention, systematised templates, procedural prompts, implementation checklists, confidence building, issuance policies and concern separation. Originality/value – The major contribution of this paper is an exposition on priorities for integrated information flow within CNs. It also offers insights that suggest industrial firms can boost the performance of their CNOs by: working in small knit highly skilled teams, tactically implementing manufacturability and marketability programmes, strategising their production contracts and strengthening their company-customer-supplier ties.
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Bright, David, and Chad Whelan. "On the relationship between goals, membership and network design in multi-agency “fusion” centres." Policing: An International Journal 42, no. 3 (June 10, 2019): 441–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/pijpsm-05-2018-0070.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to adopt an organisational network perspective to examine the structural properties underpinning the design and governance of multi-agency fusion centres and related environments, focussing particularly on how they are formed and internally managed. Design/methodology/approach The authors conducted several focus groups and follow-up interviews with executive and operational members of Australia’s principal fusion centres and related environments. Findings The authors argue that in order to understand the internal dynamics of fusion centres, and the ways in which they form and function, the analysis of interrelationships between partners and potential partners is critical. The authors have demonstrated that a network model can assist in this type of analysis. For example, hub-and-spoke network structures appear to be a particularly effective solution to the centralisation-density trade-off for such inter-agency networks. Originality/value The authors use a novel approach that combines a goal-oriented network framework with the existing literature on fusion centres to synthesise key features of the network structure of fusion centres and associated processes of information sharing.
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Linley, Jessica V., and Keith L. Warren. "The alumni club: interpersonal contact and the exchange of recovery oriented helping in a sample of former residents of a therapeutic community for women." Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities 40, no. 1 (May 7, 2019): 42–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/tc-05-2018-0011.
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Purpose Aftercare is an important predictor of outcomes following treatment for substance abuse. Despite this, there is evidence that the great majority of substance abusing clients choose not to participate in aftercare. Aftercare programs that are tied to specific residential treatment facilities, sometimes known as alumni groups or alumni clubs, might increase participation by offering former residents the opportunity to maintain treatment oriented social networks. Therapeutic communities (TCs), which emphasize mutual aid between residents, are ideal candidates for such programs. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach In total, 100 randomly chosen former TC residents were randomly surveyed regarding their contact with fellow alumni and their exchange of recovery oriented helping behaviors. A thirty day timeline follow-back methodology was used. Findings Contact was primarily through electronic means, particularly phone calls, texts and the alumni club Facebook page. Participants who reported more electronic contact also reported more days in which they offered and received recovery oriented help. Participants who were African American or had spent more time in TC treatment offered and received recovery oriented help on more days. Research limitations/implications While this is an exploratory study limited to one TC, this alumni club allows for the maintenance of a mutual aid network after termination. That network primarily consists of electronic forms of contact. A longer time spent in TC treatment may allow for the internalization of the practice of mutual aid. Further research on alumni clubs is warranted. Originality/value This is the first survey of TC alumni club members.
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Camarinha-Matos, Luis M., Ana Ines Oliveira, Filipa Ferrada, and Victor Thamburaj. "Collaborative services provision for solar power plants." Industrial Management & Data Systems 117, no. 5 (June 12, 2017): 946–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/imds-06-2016-0246.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to support effective business services provision along the life cycle of complex service-enhanced products, such as the case of solar power plants, and to explore collaborative approaches for multi-stakeholder business services. Design/methodology/approach Design and implementation of adequate collaboration strategies and cloud-based support mechanisms to facilitate creation and management of collaborative networks in this sector. For this purpose, a conceptual framework, a cloud-based platform and a set of collaboration support tools are proposed. Validation is based on a pilot implementation and interactions with a large group of end users. Findings Validation results confirmed the suitability of the collaborative networks approach in this sector, which often involves multiple small and medium size enterprises. Originality/value The interplay between long-term strategic networks and goal-oriented collaborative networks and their interaction with the various phases of the product-services life cycle correspond to a novel approach in this sector, traditionally focused on a sub-contracting model. This opens new opportunities for enhancing the value of complex products through collaborative value-added services. Of particular relevance is also the adoption of collaborative approaches for service co-creation.
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Nieminen, Lenita, and Arja Lemmetyinen. "A value-creating framework for enhancing entrepreneurial learning in networks." Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy 9, no. 1 (March 9, 2015): 76–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jec-04-2013-0012.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to conceptualize and outline the social infrastructure that nurtures and strengthens cooperation in business networks promoting cultural tourism and thereby facilitates entrepreneurial learning. The role of the higher-education (HE) provider is emphasized on different levels of the value-creating framework. Design/methodology/approach – To explore and analyze the benefits of cooperation in business networks promoting cultural tourism as perceived by entrepreneurs, participants in the fields of both culture and tourism in two workshops were observed. From the information produced in the workshops, ethnographically oriented data were selected. Findings – Benefits that inspired cooperation among the members of the tourism business network were identified, which were categorized as functional, relational and symbolic. On the functional level, the actors involved, the entrepreneurs, considered it important to have an opportunity to meet and discuss in a stimulating atmosphere. The role of the HE provider at this stage was that of a facilitator, in other words, to set the scene. On the level of relational cooperation it was more important to foster relations between the network actors, and the provider’s role changed to that of a matchmaker. On the symbolic level, it is essential that all parties of the cooperation work together to find new business solutions based on common values. At this stage, the role of the HE provider is that of a co-creator. Research limitations/implications – As a case study, this research represents the local context of entrepreneurial cooperation in business networks promoting cultural tourism. Further study is needed to develop a framework that encompasses change in the traditional roles of the learning environment. Practical implications – Teaching and training approaches derive from the contexts in which micro and small businesses and their networks learn. HE offers students a safe environment in which to experiment and innovate, thereby linking student academic work to “real-life” project performance. Originality/value – Interaction/network theory is combined with the discussion on entrepreneurial learning.
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Babič, Matej, Miłosz Andrzej Huber, Elzbieta Bielecka, Metin Soycan, Wojciech Przegon, Ljubomir Gigović, Siniša Drobnjak, et al. "New Method of Visibility Network and Statistical Pattern Network Recognition Usage in Terrain Surfaces." Materials and Geoenvironment 66, no. 1 (March 1, 2019): 13–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/rmzmag-2019-0006.
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AbstractMany problems in the analysis of natural terrain surface shapes and the construction of terrain maps to model them remain unsolved. Almost the whole process of thematic interpretation of aerospace information consists of a step-by-step grouping and further data conversion for the purpose of creating a completely definite, problematically oriented picture of the earth’s surface. In this article, we present application of a new method of drawing 3D visibility networks for pattern recognition and its application on terrain surfaces. For the determination of complexity of 3D surface terrain, we use fractal geometry method. We use algorithm for constructing the visibility network to analyse the topological property of networks used in complex terrain surfaces. Terrain models give a fast overview of a landscape and are often fascinating and overwhelmingly beautiful works by artists who invest all their interest and an immense amount of work and know-how, combined with a developed sense of the portrayed landscape, in creating them. At the end, we present modelling of terrain surfaces with topological properties of the visibility network in 3D space.
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Oriana, Villarroel-Molina, De-Pablos-Heredero Carmen, Barba Cecilio, Rangel Jaime, and García Antón. "The Importance of Network Position in the Diffusion of Agricultural Innovations in Smallholders of Dual-Purpose Cattle in Mexico." Land 10, no. 4 (April 12, 2021): 401. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/land10040401.
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The dual-purpose bovine production system (DP) is the most widespread small-scale model in Latin American tropics, where it constitutes a key tool in terms of food security. Most DPs are subsistence farms oriented to self-consumption, with a very low technology adoption rate. Hence, the main challenge is how to improve the technological level without compromising the system sustainability by applying land-sharing practices. Thus, through networks methodology, this paper analysed how farmers adopt reproductive technologies. The sample consisted of 383 very small farms of dual-purpose cattle. Seven reproduction technologies oriented to improve reproductive efficiency were evaluated: Breeding soundness evaluation in bulls, semen fertility evaluation, evaluation of female body condition, oestrus detection, pregnancy diagnosis, seasonal or continuous mating, and breeding policy. Social Network Analysis (SNA) allowed identifying adoption patterns, as the joint adoption of semen fertility evaluation, estrus detection, and pregnancy diagnosis, which were consider complementary technologies. Similarly, breeding soundness evaluation in bulls was found to be the most widely adopted technology. The results showed that these farmers presented a very low level of reproduction technology adoption rate and suggested that farmer’s affiliation with organizations such as the Livestock Groups for Technological Validation and Transfer (GGAVATT), and its network position had a significant impact on the level of technological adoption. In the first stage of adoption, this work highlighted the importance of centralized models from the GGAVATT to the farmers, related to the knowledge and absorption dynamic capabilities. In a later stage, decentralized models through technological leaders are a priority, related to integration and innovation dynamic capabilities.
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Han, Hao, Hidekazu Nakawatase, and Keizo Oyama. "Evaluating credibility of interest reflection on Twitter." International Journal of Web Information Systems 10, no. 4 (November 11, 2014): 343–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijwis-04-2014-0019.
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Purpose – The purpose of this article was to confirm whether users’ interests are reflected by tweeted Web pages, and to evaluate the credibility of interest reflection of tweeted Web pages. Design/methodology/approach – Interest reflection of Twitter is investigated based on the context of sharing behavior. A context-oriented approach is proposed to evaluate the interest reflection of tweeted Web pages based on machine learning. Some different distribution models of similarity are present, and infer whether tweeted Web pages reflect respective users’ interests by analyzing user access profiles. Findings – The analysis of browsing behaviors finds that many users partially hide their own concerns, hobbies and interests, and emphasize the concerns about social phenomenon. The extensive experimental results showed the context-oriented approach is effective on real net view data. Originality/value – As the first-of-its-kind study on evaluating the credibility of interest reflection on Twitter, extensive experiments have been conducted on the data sets containing real net view data. For higher accuracy and less subjectivity, various features are generated from user’s Web view and Twitter submission background with some different context factors.
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Boranbayev, S. N., and M. S. Amirtayev. "DEVELOPMENT A SYSTEM FOR CLASSIFYING AND RECOGNIZING PERSON’S FACE." EurasianUnionScientists 4, no. 4(73) (May 12, 2020): 15–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.31618/esu.2413-9335.2020.4.73.677.
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The purpose of this article is to summarize the knowledge gained in the development and implementation of a neural network for facial recognition. Neural networks are used to solve complex tasks that require analytical calculations similar to what the human brain does. Machine learning algorithms are the foundation of a neural network. As input, the algorithm receives an image with people's faces, then searches for faces in this image using HOG (Histogram of oriented gradients). The result is images with explicit face structures. To determine unique facial features, the Face landmark algorithm is used, which finds 68 special points on the face. These points can be used to centerthe eyes and mouth for more accurate encoding. To get an accurate “face map” consisting of 128 dimensions, you need to use image encoding. Using the obtained data, the convolutional neural network can determine people's faces using the SVM linear classifier algorithm.
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CHOU, SHIH-CHIEN, and YING-KAI WEN. "ASSOCIATION-BASED INFORMATION FLOW CONTROL IN OBJECT-ORIENTED SYSTEMS." International Journal of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering 14, no. 03 (June 2004): 291–322. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0218194004001658.
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Controlling information flows to prevent information leakage within an application is essential. According to the maturity of object-oriented techniques, many models were developed for the control in object-oriented systems. Since objects may be dynamically instantiated during program execution, controlling information flows among objects is difficult. Our research revealed that association is useful in the control. We developed an association-based information flow control model for object-oriented systems. It precisely controls information flows among objects through associations and constraints. It also offers features such as controlling method invocation through argument sensitivity, allowing declassification, allowing purpose-oriented method invocation, and precisely controlling write access. This paper proposes the model and the implementation of the model, which is composed of the language AbFlow (association-based flow) and its supporting environment.
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Petricevic, Olga, and Alain Verbeke. "Unbundling dynamic capabilities for inter-organizational collaboration." Cross Cultural & Strategic Management 26, no. 3 (October 22, 2019): 422–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ccsm-02-2019-0044.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore two distinct subsets of dynamic capabilities that need to be deployed when pursuing innovation through inter-organizational activities, respectively, in the contexts of broad networks and specific alliances. The authors draw distinctions and explore potential interdependencies between these two dynamic capability reservoirs, by integrating concepts from the theoretical perspectives they are derived from, but which have until now largely ignored each other – the social network perspective and the dynamic capabilities view. Design/methodology/approach The authors investigate nanotechnology-driven R&D activities in the 1995–2005 period for 76 publicly traded firms in the electronics and electrical equipment industry and in the chemicals and pharmaceuticals industry, that applied for 580 nanotechnology-related patents and engaged in 2,459 alliances during the observation period. The authors used zero-truncated Poisson regression as the estimation method. Findings The findings support conceptualizing dynamic capabilities as four distinct subsets, deployed for sensing or seizing purposes, and across the two different inter-organizational contexts. The findings also suggest potential synergies between these subsets of dynamic capabilities, with two subsets being more macro-oriented (i.e. sensing and seizing opportunities within networks) and the two other ones more micro-oriented (i.e. sensing and seizing opportunities within specific alliances). Practical implications The authors show that firms differ in their subsets of dynamic capabilities for pursuing different types of inter-organizational, boundary-spanning relationships (such as alliances vs broader network relationships), which ultimately affects their innovation performance. Originality/value The authors contribute to the growing body of work on dynamic capabilities and firm-specific advantages by unbundling the dynamic capability subsets, and investigating their complex interdependencies for managing different types of inter-organizational linkages. The main new insight is that the “linear model” of generating more innovations through higher inter-firm collaboration in an emerging field paints an erroneous picture of how high innovation performance is actually achieved.
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Oncioiu, Ionica, Sorinel Căpușneanu, Dan Ioan Topor, Attila Szora Tamaș, Alina-Georgiana Solomon, and Tatiana Dănescu. "Fundamental Power of Social Media Interactions for Building a Brand and Customer Relations." Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research 16, no. 5 (May 27, 2021): 1702–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jtaer16050096.
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The spread of social networks and the high level of penetration of digital content and mobile devices have created a society in which consumers expect constant communication from companies. In addition, communication on social media is often accompanied by the hope of being able to interact on an equal footing. In this way, companies hope that the use of social networks will not only increase sales, but also increase attention, brand page traffic, and customer loyalty. The purpose of this study was to provide the grounds for identifying the correlations between the interactive potential of social media based on dialogue-oriented communication and the quality of relationships with online customers. To achieve this goal, an online questionnaire was used in which 604 respondents from Romania participated (204 social media managers and 400 online customers). The results of the study showed that it is particularly important for companies to understand the role of interactive communication in social media and to thus build a bridge between the orientation of communication towards dialogue and relationships with online customers. It was found that the correct use of social networks could also support the achievement of public relation (PR) objectives. In addition, this study has implications for the development of customer-oriented online communication strategies by Romanian companies.
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Kelly, Erin L., Lisa Davis, Monique Holguin, Lizbeth Gaona, Rohini Pahwa, Sae Lee, Laura Pancake, Lezlie Murch, Leslie Giambone, and John Brekke. "Practice-Based Research Networks in Stakeholder-Driven Social Work Research." Research on Social Work Practice 30, no. 8 (July 24, 2020): 819–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049731520942591.
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Purpose: The field of social work is evolving toward community-engaged, stakeholder-driven research in the context of evidence-based practice (EBP) and practice-based evidence (PBE). Methods: We propose that practice-based research networks (PBRNs) are an approach to conducting stakeholder-driven research that can be uniquely valuable for the field of social work. Results: We define the concept of a PBRN and demonstrate how it can address the development of complementary agendas for service improvement, social work science, policy development and advocacy, as well as highlight the challenges and benefits of participating in a PBRN. We provide details of our experiences with a mental health–based PBRN in Los Angeles County, the Recovery-Oriented Care Collaborative, to illustrate the processes outlined and inform our recommendations. Conclusions: PBRNs are an important form of community-based participatory research, which can help the field of social work with reconciling EBPs and PBE to improve service delivery.
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Escobar-Briones, Rebeca, and Núbia M. Conde-Menchaca. "Competition and its Impact on Investment in Telecommunications Networks in a Digital Environment." Law, State and Telecommunications Review 12, no. 2 (October 13, 2020): 64–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.26512/lstr.v12i2.34691.
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Purpose ”“ The study establishes the determinants of investment in fixed broadband networks and, in particular, to evaluate the impact of economic competition on it, we present a panel model on fourteen countries, including four Latin American. The model uses quarterly data for the period from 2013 to 2018.
Methodology ”“ The adopted approach is based on the debate on the relationship between competition and investment, on economic theory, and on findings of studies on the association within investment and competition oriented to European countries and the United States.
Findings ”“ Derived from the results, evidence is provided on the existence of a positive relationship between competition and speed of fixed broadband services. The analysis identifies that competition, in services as well as between networks, is favorable for the investment of fixed broadband services. Likewise, the expansion of digital audiovisual entertainment services, the penetration of IoT services, and the higher penetration of mobile broadband, favorably influence investment in networks.
Practical Implications ”“ This result provides useful information for policy design in the telecommunications sector. Encouraging network expansion, some regulatory recommendations are to be presented. Additionally, this study provides information for countries that have not been included in this topic, specifically Mexico and others in the Latin American region.
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Ribeiro, Vitor Miguel. "Flexibility in the European telecommunications industry." Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance 19, no. 5 (August 14, 2017): 397–409. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/dprg-04-2017-0016.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to expose the necessity of introducing some degree of flexibility in the definition of wholesale access price of FTTx, in the EU competition regulatory framework, and incorporating new regulatory actions to boost investment substitutability to ensure that NRAs accomplish dynamic and/or static efficiency targets. Design/methodology/approach Given the European historical context, the current preponderance of cable and the strong heterogeneity in NGA networks rollout across Europe, a policy-oriented analysis defines a set of recommendations useful for member states whose NGA networks market is in a more advanced state of development. Findings Flexibility is necessary in jurisdictions holding a highly competitive NGA wholesale market at the three previously described levels to avoid that strong dynamic efficiency is passed-through into excessive retail prices which may decrease static efficiency in greater proportion, thereby generating a deadweight loss. Originality/value The novel measures pointed out are part of the on-going debate concerning the revision of the European regulatory framework for NGA networks.
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Jang, Jae-wook, and Huy Kang Kim. "Function-Oriented Mobile Malware Analysis as First Aid." Mobile Information Systems 2016 (2016): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/6707524.
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Recently, highly well-crafted mobile malware has arisen as mobile devices manage highly valuable and sensitive information. Currently, it is impossible to detect and prevent all malware because the amount of new malware continues to increase exponentially; malware detection methods need to improve in order to respond quickly and effectively to malware. For the quick response, revealing the main purpose or functions of captured malware is important; however, only few recent works have attempted to find malware’s main purpose. Our approach is designed to help with efficient and effective incident responses or countermeasure development by analyzing the main functions of malicious behavior. In this paper, we propose a novel method for function-oriented malware analysis approach based on analysis of suspicious API call patterns. Instead of extracting API call patterns for malware in each family, we focus on extracting such patterns for certain malicious functionalities. Our proposed method dumps memory sections where an application is allocated and extracts suspicious API sequences from bytecode by comparing with predefined suspicious API lists. By matching API call patterns with our functionality database, our method determines whether they are malicious. The experiment results demonstrate that our method performs well in detecting malware with high accuracy.
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Pech, Martin, Drahoš Vaněček, and Jaroslava Pražáková. "Complexity, continuity, and strategic management of buyer–supplier relationships from a network perspective." Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation 17, no. 3 (2021): 189–226. http://dx.doi.org/10.7341/20211736.
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PURPOSE: Current research seeks to create an economic model that connects strategic management and network theory. However, most theoretical models do not provide empirical evidence of network relationships’ real structure and attributes. The purpose of the paper is to explore the relation between enterprise characteristics and the characteristics of buyer–supplier relationships in supply chain networks. We are specifically interested in business relationships in networks with respect to the various enterprises’ sizes and sectors of industry. The subject of our research was characteristics, such as network relationship complexity, continuity of relationships, and strategic management in networks. The paper summarizes the results of an empirical study on buyer-supplier networks and accentuates the importance of developing and fostering business collaboration for strategic management. METHODOLOGY: We conducted the questionnaire research in 2016–2019 on 360 enterprises from the Czech Republic. We selected the research sample based on the non-probability purposive sampling method. The members of the research team collected data from an online survey and personal visits to enterprises. The statistical analysis of hypotheses is based on the frequency of managers’ answers. To evaluate results, a two-proportion Z-Test is used for comparing different categories of enterprises according to their enterprise size or prevailing sector of the industry. FINDINGS: The main results show that the differences between enterprises involved in the buyer–supplier structures lie mainly in their size. The survey did not identify differences between industry sectors. The findings show that the complexity of networks in the Czech Republic is not high in terms of the number of suppliers or involvement in many supply networks. The continuity of relationships with partners in buyer–supplier networks is relatively long-term oriented. Long-term partnerships reflect the higher quality of relationships and support future integration. However, large enterprises prefer to build contracts for shorter or longer periods. An overall decentralization strategy characterizes the strategic management of buyer–supplier networks. This finding means dividing competencies such as planning, managing, sourcing, decision-making, transporting (delivering) among more enterprises. IMPLICATIONS FOR THEORY AND PRACTICE: The paper provides an insight into understanding how the buyer–supplier network functions. The theory’s implication builds on the connection of supply chain management and strategic management from the network perspective. Supply chain management is viewed as a part of strategic management, and the synthesis of both research areas opens an innovative view to business theory. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: The paper’s principal value is the connection between contemporary ideas of strategic management and supply chain management. The synthesis of supply chain management and network approach enhances strategic management theory.
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Borutzky, W. "Bond graphs and object-oriented modelling—a comparison." Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering 216, no. 1 (February 1, 2002): 21–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1243/0959651021541408.
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Bond graph modelling was devised by Professor Paynter at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1959 and subsequently developed into a methodology for modelling multidisciplinary systems at a time when nobody was speaking of object-oriented modelling. On the other hand, so-called object-oriented modelling has become increasingly popular during the last few years. By relating the characteristics of both approaches, it is shown that bond graph modelling, although much older, may be viewed as a special form of object-oriented modelling. For that purpose the new object-oriented modelling language Modelica is used as a working language which aims at supporting multiple formalisms. Although it turns out that bond graph models can be described rather easily, it is obvious that Modelica started from generalized networks and was not designed to support bond graphs. The description of bond graph models in Modelica is illustrated by means of a hydraulic drive. Since VHDL-AMS as an important language standardized and supported by IEEE has been extended to support also modelling of non-electrical systems, it is briefly investigated as to whether it can be used for description of bond graphs. It turns out that currently it does not seem to be suitable.
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Sun, Yaya, Tao Wang, and Xin Gu. "A Sustainable Development Perspective on Cooperative Culture, Knowledge Flow, and Innovation Network Governance Performance." Sustainability 11, no. 21 (November 3, 2019): 6126. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11216126.
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The contemporary sustainable development imperative sees enterprises seeking competitive advantages in innovation networks, the distinguishing features of which are continuous interaction and knowledge flow between participants. As an informal governance mechanism, cooperative culture influences the stability and durability of the members’ interactions. Knowledge flow is a core network activity that is highly dependent on the cultural environment. The purpose of this paper is to explore whether innovation governance performance is affected by cooperative culture and knowledge flow. How do they play an influential role? We use structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze the linear relationships among the three variables: cooperative culture, knowledge flow, and governance performance. The results suggest that knowledge flow has a mediating effect on the relationship between cooperative culture and governance performance. We also use fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to explore how cooperative culture and knowledge flow combined can influence governance performance. The results indicate that different combinations of cooperative culture and knowledge flow lead to different levels of governance performance, with two paths leading to high governance performance, which are fit creation-oriented and compatible sharing-oriented paths. These findings have significant implications for improving innovation governance performance and their sustainable development.
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Weng, Sung-Shun, Ming-Hsien Yang, and Pei-I. Hsiao. "A factor-identifying study of the user-perceived value of collective intelligence based on online social networks." Internet Research 28, no. 3 (June 4, 2018): 696–715. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/intr-03-2017-0103.
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Purpose An important issue for researchers and managers of organizations is the understanding of user-perceived values of collective intelligence (UPVoCI) in online social networks (OSNs) with the purpose of helping organizations identify the values that cause internet users and members of OSNs to share information and knowledge during they participate in collective intelligence (co-intelligence) activities. However, the development of measurement instruments and predictive models and rules for predicting UPVoCI are inadequate. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach A novel measurement scale was developed to measure UPVoCI using a user-oriented research strategy that is based on qualitative and quantitative research methods. This work also identified critical indicators and constructed predictive models and rules for forecasting UPVoCI by multivariate statistical methods and data mining. Findings A 17-item scale of UPVoCI was developed and 17 measurement items were associated with two major dimensions, which are the user-perceived social value of co-intelligence and the user-perceived problem-solving value of co-intelligence. Ten critical indicators of UPVoCI that are important in predicting UPVoCI and 12 rules for predicting UPVoCI were identified and a refined model for predicting UPVoCI was constructed. Research limitations/implications The results in this work allow organizations to determine the perceived value of members of OSNs and the benefits of their participating in co-intelligence activities, as a basis for adjusting user-oriented online co-intelligence and service strategies with the goal of improving collaborative innovation performance. Originality/value This work systematically developed a novel scale for measuring UPVoCI in OSNs and constructed new models and rules for predicting UPVoCI in OSNs.
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Mabry, Sibylle. "Driving IT Architecture Innovation." International Journal of E-Adoption 2, no. 2 (April 2010): 1–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jea.2010040101.
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The spotlight on business innovation in growth-oriented organizations has never been hotter. Information systems (IS) innovation, in particular, has become the main focus for many businesses and their CIOs because of its potential for business agility and competitiveness. However, creating a culture that can effectively exploit the innovative forces of an organization is challenging, and no shared guidelines exist. The purpose here is to examine empirically how the competing forces of organizational cultures in tandem with senior executives constructively influence the innovative efforts of organizations. Central to this investigation is the adoption of an IS architecture (SOA) whose implementation may entail radical transformation of traditional business patterns. Data were collected from U.S. top IS executives, and the results suggest that the adopters of SOA (45%) are organizations whose executives embrace certain collaborative behavior, which, in people and progress-oriented cultures, seems to be a catalyst for change and adoption of transformational IS architecture.
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Musella, Flaminia, Roberta Guglielmetti Mugion, Hendry Raharjo, and Laura Di Pietro. "Reconciling internal and external satisfaction through probabilistic graphical models." International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences 9, no. 3/4 (September 18, 2017): 347–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijqss-02-2017-0007.
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Purpose This paper aims to holistically reconcile internal and external customer satisfaction using probabilistic graphical models. The models are useful not only in the identification of the most sensitive factors for the creation of both internal and external customer satisfaction but also in the generation of improvement scenarios in a probabilistic way. Design/methodology/approach Standard Bayesian networks and object-oriented Bayesian networks are used to build probabilistic graphical models for internal and external customers. For each ward, the model is used to evaluate satisfaction drivers by category, and scenarios for the improvement of overall satisfaction variables are developed. A global model that is based on an object-oriented network is modularly built to provide a holistic view of internal and external satisfaction. The linkage is created by building a global index of internal and external satisfaction based on a linear combination. The model parameters are derived from survey data from an Italian hospital. Findings The results that were achieved with the Bayesian networks are consistent with the results of previous research, and they were obtained by using a partial least squares path modelling tool. The variable ‘Experience’ is the most relevant internal factor for the improvement of overall patient satisfaction. To improve overall employee satisfaction, the variable ‘Product/service results’ is the most important. Finally, for a given target of overall internal and external satisfaction, external satisfaction is more sensitive to improvement than internal satisfaction. Originality/value The novelty of the paper lies in the efforts to link internal and external satisfaction based on a probabilistic expert system that can generate improvement scenarios. From an academic viewpoint, this study moves the service profit chain theory (Heskett et al., 1994) forward by delivering operational guidelines for jointly managing the factors that affect internal and external customer satisfaction in service organizations using a holistic approach.
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Indahsari, Charity Latanza, and Sam'un Jaja Raharja. "New Public Management (NPM) as an Effort in Governance." Jurnal Manajemen Pelayanan Publik 3, no. 2 (June 16, 2020): 73. http://dx.doi.org/10.24198/jmpp.v3i2.25342.
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New Public Management (NPM) is an approach in public administration that applies knowledge and experience gained in the world of management and other disciplines to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public service performance in modern bureaucracies. New public management focuses on public sector management that is performance-oriented, not policy-oriented. Based on the results of this study, there were three policies or strategies in the New Public Management (NPM) as an effort in governance, which were the reorganization of public administration, decentralization of partnerships and networks, and innovation. The purpose of making this literature review was to add insight into the New Public Management (NPM) as an effort in governance. The method used in this research was Study Literature Review (SLR), using several articles found in searches on Scopus, which were published in the last five years.
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González-Álvarez, Nuria, and Laura Cabeza-García. "Introduction to Special Issue “Advances in Sustainability-Oriented Innovations”." Sustainability 12, no. 21 (October 24, 2020): 8836. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12218836.
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This Special Issue focuses on the study of Sustainability-Oriented Innovations (SOIs). Our purpose is to shed light on the SOIs literature regarding their determining factors, implications and new challenges for the future. In this editorial, we are delighted to present the three papers included in this Special Issue. Each of them tackles different issues related to SOIs having important academic and managerial implications. Two papers analyze the influence of SOIs on urban development and resource productivity, respectively, and the third studies SOIs determinants, in particular, cooperation networks. Moreover, two of the papers analyze SOIs considering territory (cities or countries) as their unit of analysis while the third focuses on firms. This denotes that SOIs’ actions are important whatever the level of analysis and as either a determinant or a consequence.
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S. Desai, Mayur, and Ronald A. Johnson. "Integrated systems oriented student-centric learning environment." Campus-Wide Information Systems 31, no. 1 (December 20, 2013): 24–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cwis-01-2013-0002.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework that serves as a guide to develop a curriculum and instructional strategy that is systems oriented and student-centric. Design/methodology/approach – The framework is based on the theories in the field of education by prominent researchers. The framework is divided into four sub-systems, input, process, output, and feedback. While the input, process, and output sections discuss basic elements critical in students’ learning, the feedback section suggests how the learning environment can be controlled and corrected based on student learning outcomes. Findings – The paper presents a framework for the student to graduate transformation process in institutions of higher education based on fundamental premise that this process is an ecosystem consisting of several interlinked and interacting sub-systems. A key driver of the transformation process should be a feasible set of expected competencies that the global market place for talent expects of college graduates. These market-valued competencies can be used to define the success of the curriculum, course design, and instructional techniques and determine the sufficiency of the resource allocation by the institution of higher education to specific academic and supporting programs. Originality/value – The framework that is based on integration of well-grounded theories in the field of education. Thus it adds value to the development of curriculum that is needed by the education institutions to excel and compete in the global and dynamic academic environment.
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GUSHCHINA, Tatyana Ivanovna, Lyudmila Nikolaevna MAKAROVA, and Andrey Yurevich KURIN. "NETWORK EDUCATIONAL CLASS AS A FORM OF SENIOR PUPILS PROFESSIONAL ORIENTATION." Tambov University Review. Series: Humanities, no. 174 (2018): 27–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.20310/1810-0201-2018-23-174-27-34.
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The necessity of pre-university professional orientation of senior students on peda-gogical professions is shown. It is considered as a stage of creation of teacher professional growth system. The reasons for the decrease of interest in traditional forms of pre-professional pedagogi-cal training on the part of students and the pedagogical community are revealed. Developed variable model class pedagogical orientation – network educational class. Its purpose and the main tasks: educational and organizational are shown. The basic forms of educational activity in the network pedagogical class are offered. The possibilities of social networks and services for educational activities within the network pedagogical class are revealed. The structure of the educational program, consisting of separate modules, the choice of which is consistent with the educational organizations that will be trained in the network format, is revealed. Each of the modules has a specific purpose and different organizational forms, which allows you to include an element of novelty in the classroom, to maintain the interest of students. The practice-oriented nature of training, including a block of introductory practices and educational expeditions, is emphasized. The attention is paid to the change of pedagogical activity of the University teachers working in the network pedagogical class, which requires them a good level of knowledge of information technology, understanding the specifics of distance learning, taking into account its design features.
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Yung Chou, Shih, Bo Han, and Xiaohu Zhang. "Effect of guanxi on Chinese subordinates' work behaviors: a conceptual framework." Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration 6, no. 1 (April 1, 2014): 18–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/apjba-04-2013-0033.
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Purpose – This study aims to investigate a subordinate's perception of supervisor-subordinate guanxi and its impact on the subordinate's work-related outcomes. Design/methodology/approach – This study draws upon relevant literature and develops a theoretical framework that investigates the relationships among a subordinate's perceived supervisor-subordinate guanxi, loyalty to supervisor, challenge-oriented organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB), affiliation-oriented OCB, job security perception, and task performance. Findings – This study suggests first, subordinate-supervisor guanxi will have a positive impact on a subordinate's loyalty to supervisor. Second, subordinate-supervisor guanxi will negatively affect a subordinate's challenge-oriented OCB, but will positively affect a subordinate's affiliation-oriented OCB. Third, a subordinate's loyalty to supervisor will negatively influence his or her challenge-oriented OCB, but will positively influence his or her affiliation-oriented OCB. Fourth, challenge-oriented OCB will negatively affect job security perception, whereas affiliation-oriented OCB will positively affect job security perception. Finally, job security perception will positively influence task performance. Research limitations/implications – This study has several limitations. First, it does not consider the role of personality traits in determining work-related behaviours. Second, it only considers a one-to-one guanxi relationship. Thus, the results of this study could be different when a supervisor has one-to-many guanxi relationships. Practical implications – This study suggests that a supervisor should take how to create quality informal relationships with subordinates into account when attempting to motivate Chinese subordinates' task and extra-role performance. Moreover, managers should manage effective informal social networks with subordinates proactively. Originality/value – This study is one of the few studies that examine the impact of subordinate-supervisor guanxi on both extra-role and in-role performance from the perspective of singular view of subordinate-supervisor guanxi.
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Kuleshov, Sergey, Aleksandra Zaytseva, and Iliya Shalnev. "Distributed system of virtual machines for self-organized networks." Information and Control Systems, no. 5 (October 16, 2019): 30–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.31799/1684-8853-2019-5-30-37.
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Introduction: Active data, being fragments of executable code transmitted between the nodes of an active network, are an effectivemechanism for the operation of software-reconfigurable distributed systems. Previously, in the works devoted to active data, not enoughattention was paid to the implementation of the runtime environment (the processor) for the executable code of active data, as well asto the issues of building hypervisors and load balancing in distributed systems. Purpose: Developing principles for the construction of virtual machines with active data, providing the reconfigurability of the target devices and network flexibility in general. Evaluatingthe possibility of using the existing approaches to load balancing for networks with active data. Methods: Our study uses the principlesof software-defined system development, the conception of active data, theoretical foundations and technology of virtualization.Results: Is has been proposed to use a distributed system of virtual machines as an active data execution environment, based on theobject-oriented approach to creating distributed applications. Each node of such a distributed system of virtual machines can act aseither a control or slave node during the object interaction. Based on the developed approach, we proposed to solve the problem ofbuilding a network of repeaters using active data, considering an unmanned aerial vehicle as an element of an active info-communicationnetwork which supports the active data technology. Since a distributed system of virtual machines enables asymmetric distribution ofdecentralized network nodes, a method has been developed for a distributed system whose nodes are unmanned aerial vehicles and acontrol node, to control the asymmetry value by creating objects of various decomposition levels. Practical relevance: The proposedmethods provide a way to control the resource consumption of the nodes of a distributed software-reconfigurable network and theamount of network data transmitted. For dynamic management of the load on the network nodes, a resource manager architecture anda resource allocation algorithm are developed.
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Pappachen James, Alex, Anusha Pachentavida, and Sherin Sugathan. "Edge detection using resistive threshold logic networks with CMOS flash memories." International Journal of Intelligent Computing and Cybernetics 7, no. 1 (March 4, 2014): 79–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijicc-06-2013-0032.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a new approach to edge detection using semiconductor flash memory networks having scalable and parallel hardware architecture. Design/methodology/approach – A flash cell can store multiple states by controlling its voltage threshold. The equivalent resistance of the operation states controlled by threshold voltage of flash cell gives out different combinations of logic 0 and 1 states. The paper explores this basic feature of flash memory in designing a resistance change memory network for implementing novel edge detector hardware. This approach of detecting the edges is inspired from the spatial change detection ability of the human visual system. Findings – The proposed approach consumes less number of electronic components for its implementation, and outperforms the conventional approaches of edge detection with respect to the processing speed, scalability and ease of design. It is also demonstrated to provide edges invariant to changes in the direction of the spatial change in the images. Research limitations/implications – This research brings about a new direction in the development of edge detection, in terms of developing high-speed parallel processing edge detection and imaging circuits. Practical implications – The proposed approach reduces the implementation complexity by removing the need to have convolution operations for spatial edge filtering. Originality/value – This paper presents one of the first edge detection approaches that is purely a hardware oriented design, uses resistance of flash memory to form edge detector cells, and one that does not use computational operations such as additions or multiplications for its implementation.
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Fernández-Pérez, Virginia, Patricia Esther Alonso-Galicia, María del Mar Fuentes-Fuentes, and Lazaro Rodriguez-Ariza. "Business social networks and academics' entrepreneurial intentions." Industrial Management & Data Systems 114, no. 2 (March 4, 2014): 292–320. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/imds-02-2013-0076.
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Purpose – This study analyses the role of social networks and their effects on academics' entrepreneurial intentions (AEI), from an academic cognitive perspective. Specifically, the paper investigates how business (distinguishing between industrial and financial links) and personal social networks, through opportunity-relevant information and support, could influence academics' intentions to start a business venture on the basis of their research knowledge. The paper examines the mediator roles of entrepreneurial attitudes (EA) and self-efficacy on opportunity recognition (SOR) as important psychological variables for academics. In the same context, the paper examines the mediator role of gender. Design/methodology/approach – The hypotheses were tested using structural equation modelling analysis, on a sample population of 500 Spanish academics engaged in commercially oriented fields of research. Findings – The results obtained highlight the positive roles played by business (industrial and financial) networks, both directly in promoting AEI, and indirectly via EA and SOR. The paper finds that male and female academics differ in their perceptions of support from business and financial networks and in their use of these resources in business start-up. Practical implications – An understanding of these issues offers opportunities to shape government interventions to assist academic entrepreneurs embarking on a business venture, or those already active in this respect, increasing their effectiveness in building, utilizing and enhancing the quality of networking activities. Originality/value – The paper explores business networking for academics as a factor promoting entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the paper considers an under-researched area that of female entrepreneurship in what is traditionally considered a male-dominated activity.
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Ghadikolaie, Zahra Oladi, Sara Jafari Bazminabadi, Samira Kalantari, Zahra Hadjian Line, and Shahaboddin Shamshirband. "Control of Crisis Environments by the Use of WSN Structures and Based on Expert-SOA Architecture." Advanced Materials Research 383-390 (November 2011): 4629–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.383-390.4629.
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In this article service-oriented architecture is implemented in crisis environments (such as in a place on fire). Our purpose is to use wireless sensor networks and multi-agent systems in crisis environments to gather information from the environment. This information is received by sensor nodes, it is then processed in the expert system, the deductions concerning the environment from which information has been gather are sent to the central controller, and then the central controller sends the messages to the human agent who becomes aware of the situation in the environment in order to carry out the prescribed duties.
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CUNHA, JULIO ARAUJO CARNEIRO DA, LEANDRO JANUÁRIO DE SOUZA, FLÁVIO ROMERO MACAU, and NAWFAL ASSA MOSSA ALSSABAK. "INNOVATION IN A RELIGIOUS ENVIRONMENT: ESTABLISHING AN INTER-ORGANIZATIONAL NETWORK ORIENTED TO THE ISLAMIC MARKET." RAM. Revista de Administração Mackenzie 17, no. 2 (April 2016): 122–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1678-69712016/administracao.v17n2p122-155.
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ABSTRACT Purpose: Understand the generation of innovation in a religious environment subject to the requirements of Islamic precepts. Brazil stands out in terms of its exports to the Middle East, particularly for items such as Halal chicken, produced according to Islamic precepts. For such business to be viable, an innovative network has emerged, with actors organizing their activities around religious precepts. Originality/gap/relevance/implications: Management of business product and processes is preponderantly oriented towards efficiency and productivity (e.g. cost reduction). Notwithstanding, they must comply to additional demands in supply networks where religion plays a major role. Key methodological aspects: Documentary research, exploratory interviews with key respondents at the strategic level, non-participant observation of workplaces and production lines. Summary of key results: Actors are linked to the network by a common goal, both economic and social, mobilized by institutionalized rules and religious principles in the network. Product and process changes are subject to compulsory religious rules, and no change may occur if not aligned to ancient practiced beliefs. Key considerations/conclusions: Knowledge transfer and innovation are intertwined with religious rules, guiding product and process changes for both Muslim and non-Muslim network actors. New business approaches, however great their benefits in terms of productivity and conferring excellence, need the approval of religious leaders who interpret such innovation, judging the case for acceptance based on the precepts of the Qur'an, i.e. whether the practice is lawful or Halal.
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Wandahl, Søren, Alexia Jacobsen, Astrid Heidemann Lassen, Søren Bolvig Poulsen, and Henrik Sørensen. "User‐driven innovation in a construction material supply network." Construction Innovation 11, no. 4 (October 11, 2011): 399–415. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14714171111175882.
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PurposeUser‐driven innovation (UDI) has been proven to successfully increase the value of products and services in single companies with direct linkages to the end‐user. The construction material industry often has no direct linkages to the end‐user, due to supply networks through builder merchants. Moreover, a lack of user knowledge is common in such networks, and companies rarely have explicit knowledge on how their products and services are in fact used and valued by their end‐users. Thus, it is clear that UDI is not directly applicable to the construction material industry without further developments. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that a network perspective is essential when adapting and implementing UDI in the construction material industry and to let the advantages of doing so surface.Design/methodology/approachThe research design includes a number of different approaches and types of interaction between the researchers and industry. Additionally, an extensive literature review on UDI is carried out to identify variables necessary for successful adaptation to a network perspective.FindingsThe conclusion of this research validates that a network approach to adapting UDI in the construction material industry is a precondition for a successful innovation journey. In addition, it was concluded that by adapting the network perspective new value‐adding potentials became visible, which could have a huge impact on innovation, effectiveness, efficiency, etc. in the construction material industry.Originality/valueThe paper adds to the body of knowledge on how to implement UDI in a supply network by developing a framework for such an innovation process. The framework has its outset in any given generic new product development model with a logical sequence of steps. However, the framework is further developed into defining the networks activities, the internal activities, and the user‐oriented activities needed.
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CUI, ZHANQI, LINZHANG WANG, XI LIU, LEI BU, JIANHUA ZHAO, and XUANDONG LI. "VERIFYING ASPECT-ORIENTED MODELS AGAINST CROSSCUTTING PROPERTIES." International Journal of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering 23, no. 05 (June 2013): 655–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0218194013400123.
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Dealing with crosscutting concerns has been a critical problem in software development processes. To facilitate handling crosscutting concerns at design phases, we proposed an aspect-oriented modeling and integration approach with UML activity diagrams. The primary concerns are depicted with UML activity diagrams as primary models, whereas crosscutting concerns are described with aspectual extended activity diagrams as aspect models. Aspect models can be integrated into primary models automatically. The AOM approach can reduce the complexity of design models. However, potential faults that violate desired properties of the software system might still be introduced during the modeling or integration processes. The verification technique is well-known for its ability to assure the correctness of models and uncover design problems before implementation. We propose a framework to verify aspect-oriented UML activity diagrams based on Petri net verification techniques. For verification purpose, we transform the integrated activity diagrams into Petri nets and prove the consistency of the transformation. Then, crosscutting concerns in system requirements are refined to properties in the form of CTL formulas. Finally, the Petri nets are verified against the formalized properties to report whether the aspect-oriented design models satisfies the requirements. Furthermore, we implement a tool named Jasmine-AOV to support the verification process. Case studies are conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.