In recent years environmental and sustainability concerns have impacted the global chemical industry and instituted a rush to produce products from renewable raw materials.This dynamic,complex and turbulent organizati...In recent years environmental and sustainability concerns have impacted the global chemical industry and instituted a rush to produce products from renewable raw materials.This dynamic,complex and turbulent organizational scenario,around themes touching on the issue of sustainable development model,was created involving a large number of different actors:chemical/petrochemical industries,agroindustry companies,oil/gas companies,brand owners and end users,biotechnology startups,governments,universities and society.This paper proposed the application of a structured and dynamic method of technological prediction for biopolymers in three levels:systematic monitoring process,relational database and the“alive”Technology Roadmapping visualization tool.The main objective is to identify strategic actions,business models,the latest´s technologies in development,as well as trends in the field of biopolymers in order to support companies on position themselves in this competitive scenario.Furthermore,companies,universities,government agencies and institutions could apply this dynamic and alive methodology to indeed access innovation opportunities,challenges and threats for different industrial segments and to provide dynamic knowledge management collaborating to their strategy including a database crossing for the all organization.展开更多
Roadmapping, originated from industry as a strategic planning tool, is attracting increasing applications in academy. Based on the recognition that roadmapping is a knowledge creation process, this paper analyzes what...Roadmapping, originated from industry as a strategic planning tool, is attracting increasing applications in academy. Based on the recognition that roadmapping is a knowledge creation process, this paper analyzes what kind of support is needed or helpful for establishing a creative environment for roadmapping in academy and reviews various types of such support from the perspective of i-system methodology. As case studies of such support, this paper further introduces roadmapping pratices in Janpan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.展开更多
Roadmapping is a well-established technique in the context of innovation and strategy,with the potential to support organizations address the complex transformative challenges facing humanity in the 21st century.This ...Roadmapping is a well-established technique in the context of innovation and strategy,with the potential to support organizations address the complex transformative challenges facing humanity in the 21st century.This is enabled by its systems-based architecture and visual form of roadmaps,supporting communication and reduction of information asymmetries in complex sociotechnical systems.This paper focuses on an adaptation of the roadmapping method to support strategic planning for roadmapping systems in organizations,addressing implementation challenges.This represents a novel application of roadmapping to business processes and systems,demonstrating the flexibility of the roadmapping approach.A workshop template(‘R2’)and process for supporting the roadmapping of roadmapping systems is presented,developed and refined through a series of six industrial cases,and illustrated with an application example in the additive manufacturing sector.展开更多
The 20th Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee held its fourth plenary session in Beijing on October 20-23.The plenary session's central task was to deliberate on the framework of the country's next n...The 20th Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee held its fourth plenary session in Beijing on October 20-23.The plenary session's central task was to deliberate on the framework of the country's next national development roadmap:the 15th Five-Year Plan(2026-2030).Every five-year plan is important but this one arrives at a truly pivotal moment in terms of China's development trajectory and the global environment.展开更多
As India vigorously reclaims its cost advantages in textiles,the apparel trade landscape in South Asia is set for a reshuffle,with Bangladesh,Vietnam,and China becoming key reference points in India's new competit...As India vigorously reclaims its cost advantages in textiles,the apparel trade landscape in South Asia is set for a reshuffle,with Bangladesh,Vietnam,and China becoming key reference points in India's new competitiveness roadmap.According to India's Ministry of Textiles,the government has formulated a fourpoint action plan divided into short-term(two years),medium-term(five years),and two long-term stages.It aims to reduce production costs,enhance labor productivity,and strengthen export competitiveness in the textile sector.The plan seeks to increase India's textile and apparel exports to$100 billion by 2030,a significant leap from the$37.7 billion projected for the 2024-25 fiscal year.The trigger for this plan was the US imposition of 50%tariffs on Indian textiles earlier this year,raising concerns about India's competitiveness relative to Bangladesh,Vietnam,and China.展开更多
Most biomedical research on animals is based on the handful of the so-called standard model organisms,i.e.laboratory mice,rats or Drosophila,but the keys to some important biomedical questions may simply not be found ...Most biomedical research on animals is based on the handful of the so-called standard model organisms,i.e.laboratory mice,rats or Drosophila,but the keys to some important biomedical questions may simply not be found in these.However,compared with the high number of molecules originating from plants in clinical use,and with the countless unique adaption mechanisms that animals have developed over the course of evolution to cope with environmental constrains,there is still few investigations on wild animals with biomedical objectives,and field studies are far fewer.A major limitation is insufficient funding,the main causes of which we analyze.We argue,however,that fieldwork is a key driver in generating new scientific knowledge as part of a One Health approach,by observing/documenting and understanding the diverse and largely unexplored biological processes evolved by animals adapted to unusual environmental conditions,which would be extreme conditions for humans.These conditions do not only refer to extreme temperatures,since lack of food or water,high pressures or lack of oxygen,are clearly extreme constraints.To conduct this research,there are serious limitations we propose to address.Specific techniques and methods are requested,not only to work in extreme environments,but also to minimize the ecological footprint of field work.The erosion of biodiversity is a major threat.The reduction of animal disturbance,a key issue,requires specific technologies and expertise.An ethical approach is requested,for the sake of transparency and to comply with the Nagoya Protocol on genetic resources.An interdisciplinary expertise and a meticulous planning are requested to overcome the field constraints and interface the associated laboratory work.We recommend focusing on the major threats to global human health today,which wild animals appear to resist particularly well,such as antibioresistance and diseases associated with lifestyle and senescence.展开更多
The transition to renewable energy sources has elevated the importance of SIBs(SIBs)as cost-effective alternatives to lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)for large-scale energy storage.This review examines the mechanisms of ga...The transition to renewable energy sources has elevated the importance of SIBs(SIBs)as cost-effective alternatives to lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)for large-scale energy storage.This review examines the mechanisms of gas generation in SIBs,identifying sources from cathode materials,anode materials,and electrolytes,which pose safety risks like swelling,leakage,and explosions.Gases such as CO_(2),H_(2),and O_(2) primarily arise from the instability of cathode materials,side reactions between electrode and electrolyte,and electrolyte decomposition under high temperatures or voltages.Enhanced mitigation strategies,encompassing electrolyte design,buffer layer construction,and electrode material optimization,are deliberated upon.Accordingly,subsequent research endeavors should prioritize long-term high-precision gas detection to bolster the safety and performance of SIBs,thereby fortifying their commercial viability and furnishing dependable solutions for large-scale energy storage and electric vehicles.展开更多
A new dynamic path planning method in high dimensional workspace, radial based probabilistic roadmap motion (RBPRM) planning method, is presented. Different from general probabilistic roadmap motion planning methods, ...A new dynamic path planning method in high dimensional workspace, radial based probabilistic roadmap motion (RBPRM) planning method, is presented. Different from general probabilistic roadmap motion planning methods, it uses straight lines as long as possible to construct a path graph, so the final path obtained from the graph is relatively shorter and straighter. Experimental results show the efficiency of the algorithm in finding shorter paths in sparse environment.展开更多
文摘In recent years environmental and sustainability concerns have impacted the global chemical industry and instituted a rush to produce products from renewable raw materials.This dynamic,complex and turbulent organizational scenario,around themes touching on the issue of sustainable development model,was created involving a large number of different actors:chemical/petrochemical industries,agroindustry companies,oil/gas companies,brand owners and end users,biotechnology startups,governments,universities and society.This paper proposed the application of a structured and dynamic method of technological prediction for biopolymers in three levels:systematic monitoring process,relational database and the“alive”Technology Roadmapping visualization tool.The main objective is to identify strategic actions,business models,the latest´s technologies in development,as well as trends in the field of biopolymers in order to support companies on position themselves in this competitive scenario.Furthermore,companies,universities,government agencies and institutions could apply this dynamic and alive methodology to indeed access innovation opportunities,challenges and threats for different industrial segments and to provide dynamic knowledge management collaborating to their strategy including a database crossing for the all organization.
基金JAIST 21~(st) COE Program:Technology Creation Based on Knowledge Science.
文摘Roadmapping, originated from industry as a strategic planning tool, is attracting increasing applications in academy. Based on the recognition that roadmapping is a knowledge creation process, this paper analyzes what kind of support is needed or helpful for establishing a creative environment for roadmapping in academy and reviews various types of such support from the perspective of i-system methodology. As case studies of such support, this paper further introduces roadmapping pratices in Janpan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.
文摘Roadmapping is a well-established technique in the context of innovation and strategy,with the potential to support organizations address the complex transformative challenges facing humanity in the 21st century.This is enabled by its systems-based architecture and visual form of roadmaps,supporting communication and reduction of information asymmetries in complex sociotechnical systems.This paper focuses on an adaptation of the roadmapping method to support strategic planning for roadmapping systems in organizations,addressing implementation challenges.This represents a novel application of roadmapping to business processes and systems,demonstrating the flexibility of the roadmapping approach.A workshop template(‘R2’)and process for supporting the roadmapping of roadmapping systems is presented,developed and refined through a series of six industrial cases,and illustrated with an application example in the additive manufacturing sector.
文摘The 20th Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee held its fourth plenary session in Beijing on October 20-23.The plenary session's central task was to deliberate on the framework of the country's next national development roadmap:the 15th Five-Year Plan(2026-2030).Every five-year plan is important but this one arrives at a truly pivotal moment in terms of China's development trajectory and the global environment.
文摘As India vigorously reclaims its cost advantages in textiles,the apparel trade landscape in South Asia is set for a reshuffle,with Bangladesh,Vietnam,and China becoming key reference points in India's new competitiveness roadmap.According to India's Ministry of Textiles,the government has formulated a fourpoint action plan divided into short-term(two years),medium-term(five years),and two long-term stages.It aims to reduce production costs,enhance labor productivity,and strengthen export competitiveness in the textile sector.The plan seeks to increase India's textile and apparel exports to$100 billion by 2030,a significant leap from the$37.7 billion projected for the 2024-25 fiscal year.The trigger for this plan was the US imposition of 50%tariffs on Indian textiles earlier this year,raising concerns about India's competitiveness relative to Bangladesh,Vietnam,and China.
基金funded by the project ANR ANTARBioTic(grant number ANR-22-CE18-0036)by the project ANTARBIOTIC(IMSMedalis)+3 种基金funded by the projects ANR B-STRONG(grant number ANR-22-CE14-0018)the project Bear2Man CNES(French Space Agency)funded by the Universite de Lille,the Total Foundation-Ifremer(PIONEER project)the SATT Nord projet RedAMP.
文摘Most biomedical research on animals is based on the handful of the so-called standard model organisms,i.e.laboratory mice,rats or Drosophila,but the keys to some important biomedical questions may simply not be found in these.However,compared with the high number of molecules originating from plants in clinical use,and with the countless unique adaption mechanisms that animals have developed over the course of evolution to cope with environmental constrains,there is still few investigations on wild animals with biomedical objectives,and field studies are far fewer.A major limitation is insufficient funding,the main causes of which we analyze.We argue,however,that fieldwork is a key driver in generating new scientific knowledge as part of a One Health approach,by observing/documenting and understanding the diverse and largely unexplored biological processes evolved by animals adapted to unusual environmental conditions,which would be extreme conditions for humans.These conditions do not only refer to extreme temperatures,since lack of food or water,high pressures or lack of oxygen,are clearly extreme constraints.To conduct this research,there are serious limitations we propose to address.Specific techniques and methods are requested,not only to work in extreme environments,but also to minimize the ecological footprint of field work.The erosion of biodiversity is a major threat.The reduction of animal disturbance,a key issue,requires specific technologies and expertise.An ethical approach is requested,for the sake of transparency and to comply with the Nagoya Protocol on genetic resources.An interdisciplinary expertise and a meticulous planning are requested to overcome the field constraints and interface the associated laboratory work.We recommend focusing on the major threats to global human health today,which wild animals appear to resist particularly well,such as antibioresistance and diseases associated with lifestyle and senescence.
基金financial support of Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.KJZD20230923115005009)Xiangjiang Lab(22XJ01007)+3 种基金National Natural Science Foundation(NNSF)of China(No.52202269)Shenzhen Science and Technology program(No.20220810155330003)Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(NO.KJZD20230923115005009)Project of Department of Education of Guangdong Province(No.2022ZDZX3018).
文摘The transition to renewable energy sources has elevated the importance of SIBs(SIBs)as cost-effective alternatives to lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)for large-scale energy storage.This review examines the mechanisms of gas generation in SIBs,identifying sources from cathode materials,anode materials,and electrolytes,which pose safety risks like swelling,leakage,and explosions.Gases such as CO_(2),H_(2),and O_(2) primarily arise from the instability of cathode materials,side reactions between electrode and electrolyte,and electrolyte decomposition under high temperatures or voltages.Enhanced mitigation strategies,encompassing electrolyte design,buffer layer construction,and electrode material optimization,are deliberated upon.Accordingly,subsequent research endeavors should prioritize long-term high-precision gas detection to bolster the safety and performance of SIBs,thereby fortifying their commercial viability and furnishing dependable solutions for large-scale energy storage and electric vehicles.
文摘A new dynamic path planning method in high dimensional workspace, radial based probabilistic roadmap motion (RBPRM) planning method, is presented. Different from general probabilistic roadmap motion planning methods, it uses straight lines as long as possible to construct a path graph, so the final path obtained from the graph is relatively shorter and straighter. Experimental results show the efficiency of the algorithm in finding shorter paths in sparse environment.
