The paper is a part of an ongoing study, labelled as ＂Designing out wicked problems＂ - a design science research （DSR） study with the purpose of developing, implementing, and evaluating a methodology framework for...The paper is a part of an ongoing study, labelled as ＂Designing out wicked problems＂ - a design science research （DSR） study with the purpose of developing, implementing, and evaluating a methodology framework for designing multi-stakeholder business models. The objective of the current paper is to evaluate the business model design framework within a DSR framework. The research is conducted as three-year case study at three sites： The Danish police, with a key player in the Danish energy sector, and the municipality of the Danish capital, Copenhagen. The research method is action research, with a structure of planning-action-evaluation process conducted with the case owners - as well as design science methodology, where an artifact （the multi-stakeholder business model design concept） is created, evaluated and altered to improve its functionality. The finding of this study is that the maturity of the application domain - the type of problem the concept is trying to solve - as well as of the concept itself, is low. The conclusion is thus that the knowledge contribution of the study is of a unique invention character which will lay the foundation for further evaluation and research.展开更多
IPTV,as a newborn service,is restricted on market operation by multiple factors. Therefore,exploration is required in respect of its business,operations and service provision models. First,an IPTV industry value chain...IPTV,as a newborn service,is restricted on market operation by multiple factors. Therefore,exploration is required in respect of its business,operations and service provision models. First,an IPTV industry value chain can be formed by integrating the advantages of the existing business models of telecommunication,broadcasting and TV,and Internet industries,which helps realize win-win cooperation of all the parties on the chain. Second,plans for technology implementation and network deployment should be made after comprehensive consideration according to various development stages of the IPTV. Third,a reasonable profit allocation model may promote the growth of IPTV services. Last,market competitiveness will be improved by services bundling. Generally,IPTV will become a breakthrough point for the strategic transformation of telecom operators and meet their innovation demands. Therefore,IPTV is expected to be a promising technology helping telecom operators find more growth space in the information communication market.展开更多
This paper presents a brief literature review of previous studies methodologies,models,and contexts in studying firms’upgrading in Global Value Chains(GVCs).The key context of this paper is set within Fourth Industri...This paper presents a brief literature review of previous studies methodologies,models,and contexts in studying firms’upgrading in Global Value Chains(GVCs).The key context of this paper is set within Fourth Industrial Revolution(4IR).Through the literature review,this paper offers to identify the opportunities of theoretical novelty and ways to elaborate on understanding firm dynamics in Global Value Chains in the context of 4IR.The approach based on Business Model(BM)innovations and new forms of organizing for business(such as platforms)is used to synthesize from previous research findings and build on to newer explanations of firms’entry,learning,and upgrading within GVCs.展开更多
In the modem media industry, in addition to the traditional business model of proprietary products selling, there are a number of new business models that involve free distribution of whole products, or some parts of ...In the modem media industry, in addition to the traditional business model of proprietary products selling, there are a number of new business models that involve free distribution of whole products, or some parts of the products. The advantage of the open business model is in the value creation by a large community of developers, whereas the proprietary business model means a simpler form of value capture. However, open and closed business models can not exist in pure form： the proprietary model does not give enough space for innovation, while the open model gives insufficient opportunities for generating profit. An investigation of the problem of optimal business model choice at the monopolistic market indicates that the fully closed business model is less efficient than the model with the closed core and open extensions; it is profitable for any firm to open all of those ideas and technologies that can not be used without the base module; the completely open business model is optimal if and only if a substantial part of the consumer value is determined by additional services or innovative activity of the users.展开更多
The evolution of the PV industry has represented one of the main focus points of economic and political debates and research of the last ten years in Europe. However, these discussions have only presented general aspe...The evolution of the PV industry has represented one of the main focus points of economic and political debates and research of the last ten years in Europe. However, these discussions have only presented general aspects of the industry development and accomplishments with little information about the companies’ actual practices. The present study aims to inquire the PV field in Romania further, by researching the currently implemented and the future business models of firms producing solar energy. Using the Delphi method based on questionnaires and interviews with experts of this field, this paper shows the key elements of business models in the PV field that reflect the companies’ practices and future trends and expectations regarding the internal activity of the firm and the environmental changes from the external environment of the company, which influence the directions of the PV domain. The relevance of this study is based on the importance of the applied PV business model elements in order to ensure the survival and expansion of the company in a dynamic field that faces continuous legal, economic and technological changes and challenges. The results of this study have some directions that could be applied in most of the European countries where the PV industry is developing.展开更多
In today's China,new business models represented by the sharing economy and platform economy are thriving and have become an important part of economic development.However,the high degree of digitization,virtualiz...In today's China,new business models represented by the sharing economy and platform economy are thriving and have become an important part of economic development.However,the high degree of digitization,virtualization,and diversification of transaction models in these new business models are profoundly transforming the traditional economic operation logic,posing challenges to the substantive and administrative systems of the current income tax law,as well as structural impacts to the tax system caused by industrial automation.This urgently requires corresponding adjustments to the tax system structure.In response to these challenges,tax law systems tailored to new business models should be established,adhering to the guiding principles of balancing tax eficiency and tax equity,managing the relationship between the responsiveness and stability of tax laws,and coordinating domestic tax laws with international tax reforms.In terms of specific implementation pathways,measures should be formulated for improving the tax law system,including refining substantive tax systems and tax administration systems that align with new business models,and rationally addressing the structural challenges posed by new business models to tax revenue,to promote the healthy development of new business models within the framework of the rule of law.展开更多
In recent years,the internet business model has become a popular concept,and has been adopted by an increasing number of traditional enterprises.However,the question remains whether this adoption is a strategy-driven ...In recent years,the internet business model has become a popular concept,and has been adopted by an increasing number of traditional enterprises.However,the question remains whether this adoption is a strategy-driven decision or a blind follow of trends.Therefore,this study is conducted on Chinese listed companies from 2007 to 2020 to examine the existence,underlying motives,and economic consequences of peer effects in traditional enterprises adopting internet business models.The results show significant peer effects among traditional enterprises adopting internet business models.The examination of driving mechanisms reveals that peer effects of internet business models are more significant in enterprises with asset-light structures,higher degrees of virtualization,lower market valuations,and greater financing pressure,supporting the conceptual catering hypothesis rather than the strategic drive hypothesis.Further tests reveal that while adopting internet business models enables enterprises to receive some government subsidy and market reaction in the short term,it only promotes tactical innovation rather than real innovation and does not improve the financial performance of these enterprises.This further indicates that peer effects of internet business models are not a strategic drive but rather a matter of conceptual catering.展开更多
The main focus of this paper is the analysis on how social business recent management proposals fit to a media/journalistic business environment. The discussion was based on three research questions focusing on： the ...The main focus of this paper is the analysis on how social business recent management proposals fit to a media/journalistic business environment. The discussion was based on three research questions focusing on： the drivers and the constraints of disruption innovation strategies; the adequate social business design framework to promote innovation; and an evaluation over the practices/experiences related to disruption, innovation, and creativity in journalistic businesses. A conceptual framework the Latour/Law Actor-Network Theory （ANT） has been taken as. Six possible dimensions of action to make this framework valuable some successful practices have also been identified, and in this paper the authors view over these concepts. The main conclusion goes through the understanding of journalistic culture and legitimacy embedded for centuries over society, and to change this will depend on multiple enablers.展开更多
Under the dual impetus of the fundamental task of“cultivating virtue and nurturing talent”and the national strategy of digitalizing education,promoting the deep integration of ideological and political education in ...Under the dual impetus of the fundamental task of“cultivating virtue and nurturing talent”and the national strategy of digitalizing education,promoting the deep integration of ideological and political education in courses with digital technology has become a core issue in the curriculum reform of colleges and universities.This paper takes the course“Business Model Innovation”as the research object and focuses on the problems existing in the current course,such as lagging content update,superficial application of digital tools,and weakening elements of ideological and political education.This paper proposes a teaching reform path that is supported by digital means and centered on value guidance,and focuses on how to systematically optimize teaching content design,interactive teaching scenarios,evaluation and feedback mechanisms,and teacher collaboration systems through specific tools such as“Rain Classroom,”“Enterprise Sand Table,”and“Smart Classroom Platform.”We aim to build a digital model of ideological and political education in the curriculum that integrates knowledge imparting,ability training,and value shaping,and to provide practical reference and path support for the cultivation of high-quality business talents in the new era.展开更多
This paper,grounded in the theory of business model innovation,examines the Chinese People’s Health Press(人民卫生出版社)as a case study to explore strategies for innovating business models within the context of prof...This paper,grounded in the theory of business model innovation,examines the Chinese People’s Health Press(人民卫生出版社)as a case study to explore strategies for innovating business models within the context of professional publishing convergence development.The research posits that effective business model innovation in this domain necessitates a comprehensive reform of its constituent elements.It advocates for a systematic approach to reconstructing value propositions,enhancing value creation and delivery processes,and optimizing value capture mechanisms to achieve desired outcomes.展开更多
As a representative enterprise in the retail industry,MINISO takes cost leadership and product differentiation as its core strategy to compete actively in the global market.However,multi-brand retailers continue to ap...As a representative enterprise in the retail industry,MINISO takes cost leadership and product differentiation as its core strategy to compete actively in the global market.However,multi-brand retailers continue to appear in the domestic market and the existing“dollar stores”in the foreign market already have a certain number of loyal customers.Therefore,MINISO needs to understand its principles for creating,delivering,and capturing value.By strengthening its own competitive advantages,it could achieve differentiation when confronting challenges in both domestic and international markets.Based on the analysis of MINISO’s business model canvas,this paper puts forward corresponding strategic development suggestions.展开更多
Driven by the dual carbon goals and the national strategy for the high-quality development of the advanced manufacturing industry,along with the trend of economic transformation,China’s new energy vehicle market has ...Driven by the dual carbon goals and the national strategy for the high-quality development of the advanced manufacturing industry,along with the trend of economic transformation,China’s new energy vehicle market has experienced explosive growth,which has spurred a surge in the construction of domestic charging infrastructure.Charging infrastructure not only supports achieving dual carbon goals and the development of the new energy vehicle industry but also undertakes the new historical mission of infrastructure in China’s new development stage,becoming a crucial infrastructure connecting energy decarbonization and transportation electrification[1].In recent years,central and local governments have placed great emphasis on this field.They have introduced policies from various angles,including comprehensive macro-level measures,government planning,financial subsidies,charging rates,industry management,and scientific and technological innovation,to promote the moderately advanced development of charging facilities.展开更多
To achieve an on-demand and dynamic composition model of inter-organizational business processes, a new approach for business process modeling and verification is introduced by using the pi-calculus theory. A new busi...To achieve an on-demand and dynamic composition model of inter-organizational business processes, a new approach for business process modeling and verification is introduced by using the pi-calculus theory. A new business process model which is multi-role, multi-dimensional, integrated and dynamic is proposed relying on inter-organizational collaboration. Compatible with the traditional linear sequence model, the new model is an M x N multi-dimensional mesh, and provides horizontal and vertical formal descriptions for the collaboration business process model. Finally, the pi-calculus theory is utilized to verify the deadlocks, livelocks and synchronization of the example models. The result shows that the proposed approach is efficient and applicable in inter-organizational business process modeling.展开更多
Electric vehicles(EVs) and the recent pandemic outbreak give cities a new trend to primarily private and shared mobility with low noise and less air pollution.Crucial factors for the widespread of EVs are the electric...Electric vehicles(EVs) and the recent pandemic outbreak give cities a new trend to primarily private and shared mobility with low noise and less air pollution.Crucial factors for the widespread of EVs are the electrical charging infrastructure,driving range,and the reduction of the cost of battery packets.For this reason,there is a massive effort from manufacturers,governments,and the scientific community to reduce battery costs and boost sustainable electrical production and distribution.Battery reuse is an alternative to reduce batteries’ costs and environmental impacts.Second-life batteries can be used in a wide variety of secondary applications.Second-life batteries can be connected with off-grid or on-grid photovoltaic and wind systems,vehicle charging stations,forklifts,and frequency control.The present work aims to analyze the main challenges imposed on the reuse of batteries,the leading technologies for their reuse,and the different types of batteries in terms of their feasibility for second-life use.The main novelty of this work is the discussion about the barriers,opportunities,uncertainties,and technologies for the second life market.Here we summarize the present state of the art in reusing lithium-ion batteries discussing technical and economic feasibility,environmental impacts,and perspectives.The results show five business models that have been proposed in the literature,three types of markets for trading second-life batteries,and the main opportunities and barriers for each actor in the battery supply chain.展开更多
In order to improve the effectiveness of the artificial intelligence （AI） planning based web service composition problem, a business domain oriented AI planning algorithm for web service composition is introduced. T...In order to improve the effectiveness of the artificial intelligence （AI） planning based web service composition problem, a business domain oriented AI planning algorithm for web service composition is introduced. The algorithm uses the proposed business relation model to minimize the searching space and uses the proposed goal distance as a heuristic rule. Compared with other algorithms tackling web service composition such as AI planning, the proposed algorithm focuses not only on how to convert the web service composition problem to the AI planning problem, but also exerts its effort on how to apply the business feature of web service composition into planning in order to improve the effectiveness. The experiment shows the better performance of the proposed algorithm.展开更多
In the past two decades, the development of certain technologies, in particular Internet and mobile devices （tablet PCs, laptops, mobile telephones, etc.）, has brought about new habits of consuming audiovisual produ...In the past two decades, the development of certain technologies, in particular Internet and mobile devices （tablet PCs, laptops, mobile telephones, etc.）, has brought about new habits of consuming audiovisual products, predominantly among the youngest consumers. A new demand has arisen that has changed the channels of cinematographic exploitation and has allowed the growth of new business initiatives, such as new business models for distributing audiovisual content. The central aim of this paper is to analyse this new business model and to identify the main characteristics of the pioneering company in this sector, Netflix.展开更多
In order to provide a quantitative analysis and verification method for activity diagrams based business process modeling, a formal definition of activity diagrams is introduced. And the basic requirements for activit...In order to provide a quantitative analysis and verification method for activity diagrams based business process modeling, a formal definition of activity diagrams is introduced. And the basic requirements for activity diagrams based business process models are proposed. Furthermore, the standardized transformation technique between business process models and basic Petri nets is presented and the analysis method for the soundness and well-structured properties of business processes is introduced.展开更多
文摘The paper is a part of an ongoing study, labelled as ＂Designing out wicked problems＂ - a design science research （DSR） study with the purpose of developing, implementing, and evaluating a methodology framework for designing multi-stakeholder business models. The objective of the current paper is to evaluate the business model design framework within a DSR framework. The research is conducted as three-year case study at three sites： The Danish police, with a key player in the Danish energy sector, and the municipality of the Danish capital, Copenhagen. The research method is action research, with a structure of planning-action-evaluation process conducted with the case owners - as well as design science methodology, where an artifact （the multi-stakeholder business model design concept） is created, evaluated and altered to improve its functionality. The finding of this study is that the maturity of the application domain - the type of problem the concept is trying to solve - as well as of the concept itself, is low. The conclusion is thus that the knowledge contribution of the study is of a unique invention character which will lay the foundation for further evaluation and research.
文摘IPTV,as a newborn service,is restricted on market operation by multiple factors. Therefore,exploration is required in respect of its business,operations and service provision models. First,an IPTV industry value chain can be formed by integrating the advantages of the existing business models of telecommunication,broadcasting and TV,and Internet industries,which helps realize win-win cooperation of all the parties on the chain. Second,plans for technology implementation and network deployment should be made after comprehensive consideration according to various development stages of the IPTV. Third,a reasonable profit allocation model may promote the growth of IPTV services. Last,market competitiveness will be improved by services bundling. Generally,IPTV will become a breakthrough point for the strategic transformation of telecom operators and meet their innovation demands. Therefore,IPTV is expected to be a promising technology helping telecom operators find more growth space in the information communication market.
基金Acknowledgement:This research has been funded by the CatChain project under grant agreement No.778398—Marie Skłodowska Curie Action H2020-MSCA-RISE-2017.
文摘This paper presents a brief literature review of previous studies methodologies,models,and contexts in studying firms’upgrading in Global Value Chains(GVCs).The key context of this paper is set within Fourth Industrial Revolution(4IR).Through the literature review,this paper offers to identify the opportunities of theoretical novelty and ways to elaborate on understanding firm dynamics in Global Value Chains in the context of 4IR.The approach based on Business Model(BM)innovations and new forms of organizing for business(such as platforms)is used to synthesize from previous research findings and build on to newer explanations of firms’entry,learning,and upgrading within GVCs.
文摘In the modem media industry, in addition to the traditional business model of proprietary products selling, there are a number of new business models that involve free distribution of whole products, or some parts of the products. The advantage of the open business model is in the value creation by a large community of developers, whereas the proprietary business model means a simpler form of value capture. However, open and closed business models can not exist in pure form： the proprietary model does not give enough space for innovation, while the open model gives insufficient opportunities for generating profit. An investigation of the problem of optimal business model choice at the monopolistic market indicates that the fully closed business model is less efficient than the model with the closed core and open extensions; it is profitable for any firm to open all of those ideas and technologies that can not be used without the base module; the completely open business model is optimal if and only if a substantial part of the consumer value is determined by additional services or innovative activity of the users.
文摘The evolution of the PV industry has represented one of the main focus points of economic and political debates and research of the last ten years in Europe. However, these discussions have only presented general aspects of the industry development and accomplishments with little information about the companies’ actual practices. The present study aims to inquire the PV field in Romania further, by researching the currently implemented and the future business models of firms producing solar energy. Using the Delphi method based on questionnaires and interviews with experts of this field, this paper shows the key elements of business models in the PV field that reflect the companies’ practices and future trends and expectations regarding the internal activity of the firm and the environmental changes from the external environment of the company, which influence the directions of the PV domain. The relevance of this study is based on the importance of the applied PV business model elements in order to ensure the survival and expansion of the company in a dynamic field that faces continuous legal, economic and technological changes and challenges. The results of this study have some directions that could be applied in most of the European countries where the PV industry is developing.
基金a mid-term output of the major project of the National Social Science Fund,entitled Research on Chinas International Anti-Tax Avoidance Legislation in the Eraof Code(Project Number:23AFX025).
文摘In today's China,new business models represented by the sharing economy and platform economy are thriving and have become an important part of economic development.However,the high degree of digitization,virtualization,and diversification of transaction models in these new business models are profoundly transforming the traditional economic operation logic,posing challenges to the substantive and administrative systems of the current income tax law,as well as structural impacts to the tax system caused by industrial automation.This urgently requires corresponding adjustments to the tax system structure.In response to these challenges,tax law systems tailored to new business models should be established,adhering to the guiding principles of balancing tax eficiency and tax equity,managing the relationship between the responsiveness and stability of tax laws,and coordinating domestic tax laws with international tax reforms.In terms of specific implementation pathways,measures should be formulated for improving the tax law system,including refining substantive tax systems and tax administration systems that align with new business models,and rationally addressing the structural challenges posed by new business models to tax revenue,to promote the healthy development of new business models within the framework of the rule of law.
基金supported by the Major Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.71790604)the Distinguished Young Scholars Project of the University of International BusinessandEconomics(No.21JQ03).
文摘In recent years,the internet business model has become a popular concept,and has been adopted by an increasing number of traditional enterprises.However,the question remains whether this adoption is a strategy-driven decision or a blind follow of trends.Therefore,this study is conducted on Chinese listed companies from 2007 to 2020 to examine the existence,underlying motives,and economic consequences of peer effects in traditional enterprises adopting internet business models.The results show significant peer effects among traditional enterprises adopting internet business models.The examination of driving mechanisms reveals that peer effects of internet business models are more significant in enterprises with asset-light structures,higher degrees of virtualization,lower market valuations,and greater financing pressure,supporting the conceptual catering hypothesis rather than the strategic drive hypothesis.Further tests reveal that while adopting internet business models enables enterprises to receive some government subsidy and market reaction in the short term,it only promotes tactical innovation rather than real innovation and does not improve the financial performance of these enterprises.This further indicates that peer effects of internet business models are not a strategic drive but rather a matter of conceptual catering.
文摘The main focus of this paper is the analysis on how social business recent management proposals fit to a media/journalistic business environment. The discussion was based on three research questions focusing on： the drivers and the constraints of disruption innovation strategies; the adequate social business design framework to promote innovation; and an evaluation over the practices/experiences related to disruption, innovation, and creativity in journalistic businesses. A conceptual framework the Latour/Law Actor-Network Theory （ANT） has been taken as. Six possible dimensions of action to make this framework valuable some successful practices have also been identified, and in this paper the authors view over these concepts. The main conclusion goes through the understanding of journalistic culture and legitimacy embedded for centuries over society, and to change this will depend on multiple enablers.
基金The 2024 Higher Education Teaching Reform Project of Guangdong University of Science and Technology“Teaching Practice of Human Resource Management Course Based on SPOC+FC Hybrid Teaching Mode”(GKZLGC2024024)。
文摘Under the dual impetus of the fundamental task of“cultivating virtue and nurturing talent”and the national strategy of digitalizing education,promoting the deep integration of ideological and political education in courses with digital technology has become a core issue in the curriculum reform of colleges and universities.This paper takes the course“Business Model Innovation”as the research object and focuses on the problems existing in the current course,such as lagging content update,superficial application of digital tools,and weakening elements of ideological and political education.This paper proposes a teaching reform path that is supported by digital means and centered on value guidance,and focuses on how to systematically optimize teaching content design,interactive teaching scenarios,evaluation and feedback mechanisms,and teacher collaboration systems through specific tools such as“Rain Classroom,”“Enterprise Sand Table,”and“Smart Classroom Platform.”We aim to build a digital model of ideological and political education in the curriculum that integrates knowledge imparting,ability training,and value shaping,and to provide practical reference and path support for the cultivation of high-quality business talents in the new era.
文摘This paper,grounded in the theory of business model innovation,examines the Chinese People’s Health Press(人民卫生出版社)as a case study to explore strategies for innovating business models within the context of professional publishing convergence development.The research posits that effective business model innovation in this domain necessitates a comprehensive reform of its constituent elements.It advocates for a systematic approach to reconstructing value propositions,enhancing value creation and delivery processes,and optimizing value capture mechanisms to achieve desired outcomes.
文摘As a representative enterprise in the retail industry,MINISO takes cost leadership and product differentiation as its core strategy to compete actively in the global market.However,multi-brand retailers continue to appear in the domestic market and the existing“dollar stores”in the foreign market already have a certain number of loyal customers.Therefore,MINISO needs to understand its principles for creating,delivering,and capturing value.By strengthening its own competitive advantages,it could achieve differentiation when confronting challenges in both domestic and international markets.Based on the analysis of MINISO’s business model canvas,this paper puts forward corresponding strategic development suggestions.
文摘Driven by the dual carbon goals and the national strategy for the high-quality development of the advanced manufacturing industry,along with the trend of economic transformation,China’s new energy vehicle market has experienced explosive growth,which has spurred a surge in the construction of domestic charging infrastructure.Charging infrastructure not only supports achieving dual carbon goals and the development of the new energy vehicle industry but also undertakes the new historical mission of infrastructure in China’s new development stage,becoming a crucial infrastructure connecting energy decarbonization and transportation electrification[1].In recent years,central and local governments have placed great emphasis on this field.They have introduced policies from various angles,including comprehensive macro-level measures,government planning,financial subsidies,charging rates,industry management,and scientific and technological innovation,to promote the moderately advanced development of charging facilities.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No60473078)
文摘To achieve an on-demand and dynamic composition model of inter-organizational business processes, a new approach for business process modeling and verification is introduced by using the pi-calculus theory. A new business process model which is multi-role, multi-dimensional, integrated and dynamic is proposed relying on inter-organizational collaboration. Compatible with the traditional linear sequence model, the new model is an M x N multi-dimensional mesh, and provides horizontal and vertical formal descriptions for the collaboration business process model. Finally, the pi-calculus theory is utilized to verify the deadlocks, livelocks and synchronization of the example models. The result shows that the proposed approach is efficient and applicable in inter-organizational business process modeling.
基金financial CNPq(159332/2019-2,301486/2016-6)FAPESP(2014/02163-7,2017/11958-1,2018/20756-6)+2 种基金Shell oil company through ANP(Brazil’s National Oil,Natural Gas,and Biofuels Agency) funded part of this researchthe BloRin Project"Blockchain for renewables decentralized management",PO FESR Sicilia 2014/2020-Action 1.1.5-identification code:SI_1_23074 CUP:G79J18000680007 for all the support given to the authorspartly founded by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs,Regional Development and Energy in the program BayVFP Digitalisierung,grant number DIK0384/02.
文摘Electric vehicles(EVs) and the recent pandemic outbreak give cities a new trend to primarily private and shared mobility with low noise and less air pollution.Crucial factors for the widespread of EVs are the electrical charging infrastructure,driving range,and the reduction of the cost of battery packets.For this reason,there is a massive effort from manufacturers,governments,and the scientific community to reduce battery costs and boost sustainable electrical production and distribution.Battery reuse is an alternative to reduce batteries’ costs and environmental impacts.Second-life batteries can be used in a wide variety of secondary applications.Second-life batteries can be connected with off-grid or on-grid photovoltaic and wind systems,vehicle charging stations,forklifts,and frequency control.The present work aims to analyze the main challenges imposed on the reuse of batteries,the leading technologies for their reuse,and the different types of batteries in terms of their feasibility for second-life use.The main novelty of this work is the discussion about the barriers,opportunities,uncertainties,and technologies for the second life market.Here we summarize the present state of the art in reusing lithium-ion batteries discussing technical and economic feasibility,environmental impacts,and perspectives.The results show five business models that have been proposed in the literature,three types of markets for trading second-life batteries,and the main opportunities and barriers for each actor in the battery supply chain.
基金The National Key Technologies R & D Program of China during the 10th Five-Year Plan Period(No2004BA721A05)
文摘In order to improve the effectiveness of the artificial intelligence （AI） planning based web service composition problem, a business domain oriented AI planning algorithm for web service composition is introduced. The algorithm uses the proposed business relation model to minimize the searching space and uses the proposed goal distance as a heuristic rule. Compared with other algorithms tackling web service composition such as AI planning, the proposed algorithm focuses not only on how to convert the web service composition problem to the AI planning problem, but also exerts its effort on how to apply the business feature of web service composition into planning in order to improve the effectiveness. The experiment shows the better performance of the proposed algorithm.
文摘In the past two decades, the development of certain technologies, in particular Internet and mobile devices （tablet PCs, laptops, mobile telephones, etc.）, has brought about new habits of consuming audiovisual products, predominantly among the youngest consumers. A new demand has arisen that has changed the channels of cinematographic exploitation and has allowed the growth of new business initiatives, such as new business models for distributing audiovisual content. The central aim of this paper is to analyse this new business model and to identify the main characteristics of the pioneering company in this sector, Netflix.
文摘In order to provide a quantitative analysis and verification method for activity diagrams based business process modeling, a formal definition of activity diagrams is introduced. And the basic requirements for activity diagrams based business process models are proposed. Furthermore, the standardized transformation technique between business process models and basic Petri nets is presented and the analysis method for the soundness and well-structured properties of business processes is introduced.
