The Italian textile machinery sector,renowned for its technological excellence and innovative capacity,continues to navigate a complex global market with a strategic emphasis on digitalization,sustainability,and stron...The Italian textile machinery sector,renowned for its technological excellence and innovative capacity,continues to navigate a complex global market with a strategic emphasis on digitalization,sustainability,and strong customer partnerships.Marco Salvade’,President of ACIMIT,provided insights into the industry’s performance,key trends,and future directions.In the first quarter of 2025,Italian textile machinery exports saw a 6%decrease compared to the same period in 2024,totaling€363 million.This dip reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and a cautious approach among global clients toward new investments.Despite these challenges,Italian manufacturers maintain a strong reputation for technological leadership and resilience.展开更多
Supplier selection in a mass customization environment is a systematic engineering,and Quality Function Deployment(QFD)based on customer demand is a systematic product development method.This paper studies the adaptab...Supplier selection in a mass customization environment is a systematic engineering,and Quality Function Deployment(QFD)based on customer demand is a systematic product development method.This paper studies the adaptability of the QFD method and supplier selection process in a mass customization environment and puts forward a supplier selection framework based on the QFD idea.Furthermore,both the objective environment of demand factor analysis and the thinking of the customer representatives participating in the analysis have great uncertainty and fuzziness.Therefore,a demand factor analysis method for supplier selection in the mass customization environment based on language phrases of different granularity is proposed.The proposed method allows the customer representatives participating in the selection to use their preferred language phrase set to represent the importance of demand factors.Finally,the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method are verified by an example of a vehicle manufacturer.展开更多
Cyber-Physical Networks(CPN)are comprehensive systems that integrate information and physical domains,and are widely used in various fields such as online social networking,smart grids,and the Internet of Vehicles(IoV...Cyber-Physical Networks(CPN)are comprehensive systems that integrate information and physical domains,and are widely used in various fields such as online social networking,smart grids,and the Internet of Vehicles(IoV).With the increasing popularity of digital photography and Internet technology,more and more users are sharing images on CPN.However,many images are shared without any privacy processing,exposing hidden privacy risks and making sensitive content easily accessible to Artificial Intelligence(AI)algorithms.Existing image sharing methods lack fine-grained image sharing policies and cannot protect user privacy.To address this issue,we propose a social relationship-driven privacy customization protection model for publishers and co-photographers.We construct a heterogeneous social information network centered on social relationships,introduce a user intimacy evaluation method with time decay,and evaluate privacy levels considering user interest similarity.To protect user privacy while maintaining image appreciation,we design a lightweight face-swapping algorithm based on Generative Adversarial Network(GAN)to swap faces that need to be protected.Our proposed method minimizes the loss of image utility while satisfying privacy requirements,as shown by extensive theoretical and simulation analyses.展开更多
The rapid advancement of Industry 4.0 has revolutionized manufacturing,shifting production from centralized control to decentralized,intelligent systems.Smart factories are now expected to achieve high adaptability an...The rapid advancement of Industry 4.0 has revolutionized manufacturing,shifting production from centralized control to decentralized,intelligent systems.Smart factories are now expected to achieve high adaptability and resource efficiency,particularly in mass customization scenarios where production schedules must accommodate dynamic and personalized demands.To address the challenges of dynamic task allocation,uncertainty,and realtime decision-making,this paper proposes Pathfinder,a deep reinforcement learning-based scheduling framework.Pathfinder models scheduling data through three key matrices:execution time(the time required for a job to complete),completion time(the actual time at which a job is finished),and efficiency(the performance of executing a single job).By leveraging neural networks,Pathfinder extracts essential features from these matrices,enabling intelligent decision-making in dynamic production environments.Unlike traditional approaches with fixed scheduling rules,Pathfinder dynamically selects from ten diverse scheduling rules,optimizing decisions based on real-time environmental conditions.To further enhance scheduling efficiency,a specialized reward function is designed to support dynamic task allocation and real-time adjustments.This function helps Pathfinder continuously refine its scheduling strategy,improving machine utilization and minimizing job completion times.Through reinforcement learning,Pathfinder adapts to evolving production demands,ensuring robust performance in real-world applications.Experimental results demonstrate that Pathfinder outperforms traditional scheduling approaches,offering improved coordination and efficiency in smart factories.By integrating deep reinforcement learning,adaptable scheduling strategies,and an innovative reward function,Pathfinder provides an effective solution to the growing challenges of multi-robot job scheduling in mass customization environments.展开更多
This study examines the effects of e-banking service quality on customer satisfaction in the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia(CBE)branches in Wolaita Sodo town.Using a causal research design,the study explored the cause-an...This study examines the effects of e-banking service quality on customer satisfaction in the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia(CBE)branches in Wolaita Sodo town.Using a causal research design,the study explored the cause-and-effect relationship between service quality dimensions and customer satisfaction.A sample of 385 customers was selected using convenience sampling,with 365 questionnaires returned.Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS V.21.The Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.72 from a pilot study confirmed reliability.Descriptive and inferential statistics,including multiple linear regression and one-way ANOVA,were employed.Results revealed that three service quality dimensions-responsiveness,reliability,and assurance-were statistically significant and positively influenced customer satisfaction,while two dimensions showed negative associations.The regression model’s coefficient of determination(R²)was 0.621,indicating a moderate explanatory power.Findings suggest that CBE managers and stakeholders should prioritize improving responsiveness,reliability,and assurance by providing prompt,dependable,and trustworthy services.Due to limitations in time and resources,this study was confined to CBE branches in Wolaita Sodo town;future research could expand to a national level or other service sectors.展开更多
To address the challenge of representing key index weights of logistics information systems in a mass customization environment using multi-granularity mixed semantic phrases,a method for determining index weights bas...To address the challenge of representing key index weights of logistics information systems in a mass customization environment using multi-granularity mixed semantic phrases,a method for determining index weights based on complex semantic information is proposed.First,an integrated method processes the multi-granularity mixed semantic variables to obtain initial index weights.Second,the probability of uncertain semantic information is calculated to determine the correction coefficient for key indicators of logistics information systems.Finally,the initial index weights and correction coefficients are synthesized to derive the final index weights.The effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method are demonstrated using the selection of a logistics information system for a computer company as a case study.展开更多
The advent of parametric design has resulted in a marked increase in the complexity of building.Unfortunately,traditional construction methods make it difficult to meet the needs.Therefore,construction robots have bec...The advent of parametric design has resulted in a marked increase in the complexity of building.Unfortunately,traditional construction methods make it difficult to meet the needs.Therefore,construction robots have become a pivotal production tool in this context.Since the arm span of a single robot usually does not exceed 3 meters,it is not competent for producing large-scale building components.Accordingly,the extension of the robot,s working range is often achieved by external axes.Nevertheless,the coupling control of external axes and robots and their kinematic solution have become key challenges.The primary technical difficulties include customized construction robots,automatic solutions for external axes,fixed axis joints,and specific motion mode control.This paper proposes solutions to these difficulties,introduces the relevant basic concepts and algorithms in detail,and encapsulates these robotics principles and algorithm processes into the Grasshopper plug-in commonly used by architects to form the FURobot software platform.This platform effectively solves the above problems,lowers the threshold for architects,and improves production efficiency.The effectiveness of the algorithm and software in this paper is verified through simulation experiments.展开更多
The work in this paper is based on primary research on how to obtain informed consent to medical treatment and or procedure among patients;this study was carried out in Papua New Guinea in both urban and rural health ...The work in this paper is based on primary research on how to obtain informed consent to medical treatment and or procedure among patients;this study was carried out in Papua New Guinea in both urban and rural health settings across customs,cultures,and languages in two provinces,on the basis of qualitative interviews with healthcare professionals including doctors,nurses,other healthcare workers,patients,and traditional healers.We emphasize the views of consent with participants of customs,cultural,and languages regarding informed consent.There are factors between peoples of differing circumstances which can greatly alter how they view consent.Some groups would involve people in the decision-making process that may not traditionally be involved in the decision making of a medical decision.Other groups may dislike certain medical procedures as in Papua New Guinea(PNG).And certain people have different views on what should be disclosed of the patient’s condition.Customs,cultures,and languages are common phenomena which continue to affect the daily lives of many thousands of people.It is unclear in PNG about the characteristics of customs,culture,and language on health care because there is no published information on informed consent and issues that affect the making of informed consent.展开更多
Starting from the issues related to the construction and management of customs supervision places for railway and water transportation,this paper systematically analyzes the problems and challenges in the facility lay...Starting from the issues related to the construction and management of customs supervision places for railway and water transportation,this paper systematically analyzes the problems and challenges in the facility layout of customs operation places,the construction of a public platform for customs and port logistics monitoring,the utilization of information and data,and the intensity of technological innovation.Based on in-depth research,this paper attempts to propose improvement strategies and suggestions in terms of scientifically planning the layout of customs supervision places for railway and water transportation,improving the operation of the logistics monitoring public platform,developing and utilizing the information and data system,building a smart customs,and innovating the supervision mode.This aims to further optimize the customs supervision process,improve supervision efficiency and accuracy,and provide a reference for the facilitation and safe development of international trade.展开更多
This study evaluates the use of predictive analytics to forecast customer turnover in subscription-based Services in order to develop a predictive model to help small and medium-sized enterprises manage customer churn...This study evaluates the use of predictive analytics to forecast customer turnover in subscription-based Services in order to develop a predictive model to help small and medium-sized enterprises manage customer churn in the face of digital disruption.The research uses a quantitative approach focusing on empirical customer data to accurately predict buying trends and adapt marketing techniques.Demand forecasts in the health sector are important,as in every sector.In particular,the material forecast and stock forecasting of the purchasing unit of hospitals are among the areas that receive significant attention.Four classifiers(Random Forest,Logistic Regression,Gradient Boosting and XGBoost)are trained and evaluated using various performance indicators as part of a systematic approach involving Kaggle data collection,preparation and model selection.The results show excellent accuracy in predicting customer attrition,but there are limitations in precision and recall,indicating room for improvement.Confusion matrices provide information about the performance of each classifier,allowing for continuous improvement of predictive analytics techniques.Ethical concerns are rigorously addressed throughout the work process to guarantee appropriate data and machine learning methodologies.The proposals emphasize the proactive use of predictive analytics to identify at-risk customers and implement targeted retention strategies.Incorporating new data sources,improving customer experience,and utilizing collaborative churn management methods are recommended to increase forecast accuracy and business outcomes.Finally,this research provides important insights into the usefulness of predictive analytics for customer churn forecasting as well as practical recommendations for businesses seeking to increase customer retention and reduce churn risk.By leveraging empirical research findings and implementing ethical and rigorous churn control strategies,businesses can achieve long-term success in today’s changing market environment.展开更多
Cross-domain routing in Integrated Heterogeneous Networks(Inte-HetNet)should ensure efficient and secure data transmission across different network domains by satisfying diverse routing requirements.However,current so...Cross-domain routing in Integrated Heterogeneous Networks(Inte-HetNet)should ensure efficient and secure data transmission across different network domains by satisfying diverse routing requirements.However,current solutions face numerous challenges in continuously ensuring trustworthy routing,fulfilling diverse requirements,achieving reasonable resource allocation,and safeguarding against malicious behaviors of network operators.We propose CrowdRouting,a novel cross-domain routing scheme based on crowdsourcing,dedicated to establishing sustained trust in cross-domain routing,comprehensively considering and fulfilling various customized routing requirements,while ensuring reasonable resource allocation and effectively curbing malicious behavior of network operators.Concretely,CrowdRouting employs blockchain technology to verify the trustworthiness of border routers in different network domains,thereby establishing sustainable and trustworthy crossdomain routing based on sustained trust in these routers.In addition,CrowdRouting ingeniously integrates a crowdsourcing mechanism into the auction for routing,achieving fair and impartial allocation of routing rights by flexibly embedding various customized routing requirements into each auction phase.Moreover,CrowdRouting leverages incentive mechanisms and routing settlement to encourage network domains to actively participate in cross-domain routing,thereby promoting optimal resource allocation and efficient utilization.Furthermore,CrowdRouting introduces a supervisory agency(e.g.,undercover agent)to effectively suppress the malicious behavior of network operators through the game and interaction between the agent and the network operators.Through comprehensive experimental evaluations and comparisons with existing works,we demonstrate that CrowdRouting excels in providing trustworthy and fine-grained customized routing services,stimulating active participation in cross-domain routing,inhibiting malicious operator behavior,and maintaining reasonable resource allocation,all of which outperform baseline schemes.展开更多
The jewelry industry faces intense competition,making customer loyalty essential for sustained success.This paper examines customer loyalty through the lens of the ABC attitude model,which encompasses cognitive,affect...The jewelry industry faces intense competition,making customer loyalty essential for sustained success.This paper examines customer loyalty through the lens of the ABC attitude model,which encompasses cognitive,affective,and behavioral dimensions.Cognitive factors,such as perceived quality and brand reputation,establish the foundation of trust,while affective factors,including emotional attachment and trust,strengthen customer relationships.Behavioral factors,such as repeat purchases and advocacy,reflect observable loyalty actions.The study proposes strategies to enhance loyalty,including delivering superior products and services,strengthening customer relationship management,and leveraging word-of-mouth and digital marketing.These approaches provide actionable insights for building long-term customer relationships in a competitive market.Future research could explore emerging technologies and cultural influences to further refine loyalty strategies.This research highlights the multidimensional nature of customer loyalty and offers practical recommendations for jewelry enterprises.展开更多
1 The Inuit's remarkable ability to thrive(蓬勃发展)in one of Earth's toughest environments hasn't happened by chance.Their complex system of traditions,passed down through countless generations,represents...1 The Inuit's remarkable ability to thrive(蓬勃发展)in one of Earth's toughest environments hasn't happened by chance.Their complex system of traditions,passed down through countless generations,represents far more than mere survival strategies-it's a highly developed blueprint for living in harmony with the Arctic's unforgiving landscape.展开更多
The increasing complexity and size of configuration knowledge bases requres the provisionof advanced methods supporting the development of the actual configuration process and design reuse.A new framework to find a fe...The increasing complexity and size of configuration knowledge bases requres the provisionof advanced methods supporting the development of the actual configuration process and design reuse.A new framework to find a feasible and practical product configuration method is presented in masscustomization. The basic idea of the appoach is to integrate case-based reasoning (CBR) with a con-straint satisfaction problem(CSP). The similarity measure between a crisp and range is also given,which is common in case retrieves. Based on the configuration model, a product platform and customerneeds, case adaptation is carried out with the repair-based algorithm. Lastly, the methodology in theelevator configuration design domain is tested.展开更多
Product customization has been recognized as an effective means to implement mass cus-tomization （MC）. A new theory and method for MC-oriented evolutionary design of configuration product is presented based on the s...Product customization has been recognized as an effective means to implement mass cus-tomization （MC）. A new theory and method for MC-oriented evolutionary design of configuration product is presented based on the study of developing law of evolutionary design in integrated envi-ronment, which focuses on the innovation and reuse properties of configuration product. The key technologies for general requirement modeling in quick response to customer requirement, multi-level stepwise configuration optimization driven by customer requirement and evolutionary deduction of product variable structure based on configuration association are thoroughly investigated. The suc-cessful application of the presented method in the development of real-life products demonstrates its utility, flexibility and robusticity.展开更多
The paper presents a design method that ensures the ingenuity of the product form as well as the whole and exact expression of user’s needs. The key idea is to establish an automatic design system which can transform...The paper presents a design method that ensures the ingenuity of the product form as well as the whole and exact expression of user’s needs. The key idea is to establish an automatic design system which can transform the user’s language needs into the product features in real-time. A rifle was taken as a research instance and soldiers were chosen as evaluation customers. The theory of fuzzy set and semantic difference are adopted to evaluate the relationship between user’s needs and product features as well as their alternatives. FAHP (fuzzy analytic hierarchy process) is utilized to judge the user’s satisfactory forms. This method can also be applied to other product form designs.展开更多
Social manufacturing(SM), a novel distributed,collaborative and intelligent manufacturing mode, is proposed and developed for high-end apparel customization. The main components of SM cloud are designed, and its resea...Social manufacturing(SM), a novel distributed,collaborative and intelligent manufacturing mode, is proposed and developed for high-end apparel customization. The main components of SM cloud are designed, and its research topics are summarized. Then, SM's key technologies are studied. 3D technologies for apparel customization, like 3D modeling, 3D fitting mirror and 3D customization, are developed to improve the customization precision and user experience. Information based collaborative management is realized to share, communicate,and handle the information efficiently among all groups and individuals of SM cloud. Suppliers' evaluation mechanism is designed to support the optimal decisions making. Next, SM cloud is constructed in five layers for high-end apparel customization.By using SM cloud based crowd-sourcing, social resources can be allocated rationally and utilized efficiently, consumer can customize the product in any processes like innovation, design,making, marketing and service, and traditional apparel enterprise can be upgraded into SM mode for keeping it competitive in the future customization markets.展开更多
A group of graphical models and mathematical models a re used to describe the methods of mass customization (MC). The relationships am ong the models and methods are shown in Fig.1. Fig.1 Relationships among optimizat...A group of graphical models and mathematical models a re used to describe the methods of mass customization (MC). The relationships am ong the models and methods are shown in Fig.1. Fig.1 Relationships among optimization methods for MCThe methods for MC relate to both of product and process, also customized quanti ty and deepness. The methods for MC are integrated by the work in the paper, whi ch can help to understand and use MC better. The optimization and standardization of product is the key for MC. Increasing op timization breadth in product family can help to decrease the customization quan tity in every section of production process. Increasing optimization deepness in products family can help to move the CODCP backward in production process. At the same time, the optimization and standardization of product is the key to reduce cost of customized product. The optimization of the integration of pr oduct and process is the key to reduce lead time of customized product.展开更多
文摘The Italian textile machinery sector,renowned for its technological excellence and innovative capacity,continues to navigate a complex global market with a strategic emphasis on digitalization,sustainability,and strong customer partnerships.Marco Salvade’,President of ACIMIT,provided insights into the industry’s performance,key trends,and future directions.In the first quarter of 2025,Italian textile machinery exports saw a 6%decrease compared to the same period in 2024,totaling€363 million.This dip reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and a cautious approach among global clients toward new investments.Despite these challenges,Italian manufacturers maintain a strong reputation for technological leadership and resilience.
文摘Supplier selection in a mass customization environment is a systematic engineering,and Quality Function Deployment(QFD)based on customer demand is a systematic product development method.This paper studies the adaptability of the QFD method and supplier selection process in a mass customization environment and puts forward a supplier selection framework based on the QFD idea.Furthermore,both the objective environment of demand factor analysis and the thinking of the customer representatives participating in the analysis have great uncertainty and fuzziness.Therefore,a demand factor analysis method for supplier selection in the mass customization environment based on language phrases of different granularity is proposed.The proposed method allows the customer representatives participating in the selection to use their preferred language phrase set to represent the importance of demand factors.Finally,the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method are verified by an example of a vehicle manufacturer.
基金supported in part by National Natural Science Foundation of China(62271096,U20A20157)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(cstc2020jcyj-zdxmX0024,CSTB2022NSCQMSX0600)+5 种基金University Innovation Research Group of Chongqing(CXQT20017)Program for Innovation Team Building at Institutions of Higher Education in Chongqing(CXTDX201601020)Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(KJQN202000626)Youth Innovation Group Support Program of ICE Discipline of CQUPT(SCIE-QN-2022-04)the Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission under Grant KJQN202000626Chongqing Municipal Technology Innovation and Application Development Special Key Project(cstc2020jscx-dxwtBX0053)。
文摘Cyber-Physical Networks(CPN)are comprehensive systems that integrate information and physical domains,and are widely used in various fields such as online social networking,smart grids,and the Internet of Vehicles(IoV).With the increasing popularity of digital photography and Internet technology,more and more users are sharing images on CPN.However,many images are shared without any privacy processing,exposing hidden privacy risks and making sensitive content easily accessible to Artificial Intelligence(AI)algorithms.Existing image sharing methods lack fine-grained image sharing policies and cannot protect user privacy.To address this issue,we propose a social relationship-driven privacy customization protection model for publishers and co-photographers.We construct a heterogeneous social information network centered on social relationships,introduce a user intimacy evaluation method with time decay,and evaluate privacy levels considering user interest similarity.To protect user privacy while maintaining image appreciation,we design a lightweight face-swapping algorithm based on Generative Adversarial Network(GAN)to swap faces that need to be protected.Our proposed method minimizes the loss of image utility while satisfying privacy requirements,as shown by extensive theoretical and simulation analyses.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.62372110Fujian Provincial Natural Science of Foundation under Grants 2023J02008,2024H0009.
文摘The rapid advancement of Industry 4.0 has revolutionized manufacturing,shifting production from centralized control to decentralized,intelligent systems.Smart factories are now expected to achieve high adaptability and resource efficiency,particularly in mass customization scenarios where production schedules must accommodate dynamic and personalized demands.To address the challenges of dynamic task allocation,uncertainty,and realtime decision-making,this paper proposes Pathfinder,a deep reinforcement learning-based scheduling framework.Pathfinder models scheduling data through three key matrices:execution time(the time required for a job to complete),completion time(the actual time at which a job is finished),and efficiency(the performance of executing a single job).By leveraging neural networks,Pathfinder extracts essential features from these matrices,enabling intelligent decision-making in dynamic production environments.Unlike traditional approaches with fixed scheduling rules,Pathfinder dynamically selects from ten diverse scheduling rules,optimizing decisions based on real-time environmental conditions.To further enhance scheduling efficiency,a specialized reward function is designed to support dynamic task allocation and real-time adjustments.This function helps Pathfinder continuously refine its scheduling strategy,improving machine utilization and minimizing job completion times.Through reinforcement learning,Pathfinder adapts to evolving production demands,ensuring robust performance in real-world applications.Experimental results demonstrate that Pathfinder outperforms traditional scheduling approaches,offering improved coordination and efficiency in smart factories.By integrating deep reinforcement learning,adaptable scheduling strategies,and an innovative reward function,Pathfinder provides an effective solution to the growing challenges of multi-robot job scheduling in mass customization environments.
文摘This study examines the effects of e-banking service quality on customer satisfaction in the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia(CBE)branches in Wolaita Sodo town.Using a causal research design,the study explored the cause-and-effect relationship between service quality dimensions and customer satisfaction.A sample of 385 customers was selected using convenience sampling,with 365 questionnaires returned.Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS V.21.The Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.72 from a pilot study confirmed reliability.Descriptive and inferential statistics,including multiple linear regression and one-way ANOVA,were employed.Results revealed that three service quality dimensions-responsiveness,reliability,and assurance-were statistically significant and positively influenced customer satisfaction,while two dimensions showed negative associations.The regression model’s coefficient of determination(R²)was 0.621,indicating a moderate explanatory power.Findings suggest that CBE managers and stakeholders should prioritize improving responsiveness,reliability,and assurance by providing prompt,dependable,and trustworthy services.Due to limitations in time and resources,this study was confined to CBE branches in Wolaita Sodo town;future research could expand to a national level or other service sectors.
文摘To address the challenge of representing key index weights of logistics information systems in a mass customization environment using multi-granularity mixed semantic phrases,a method for determining index weights based on complex semantic information is proposed.First,an integrated method processes the multi-granularity mixed semantic variables to obtain initial index weights.Second,the probability of uncertain semantic information is calculated to determine the correction coefficient for key indicators of logistics information systems.Finally,the initial index weights and correction coefficients are synthesized to derive the final index weights.The effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method are demonstrated using the selection of a logistics information system for a computer company as a case study.
基金National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2023YFC3806900,2022YFE0141400)。
文摘The advent of parametric design has resulted in a marked increase in the complexity of building.Unfortunately,traditional construction methods make it difficult to meet the needs.Therefore,construction robots have become a pivotal production tool in this context.Since the arm span of a single robot usually does not exceed 3 meters,it is not competent for producing large-scale building components.Accordingly,the extension of the robot,s working range is often achieved by external axes.Nevertheless,the coupling control of external axes and robots and their kinematic solution have become key challenges.The primary technical difficulties include customized construction robots,automatic solutions for external axes,fixed axis joints,and specific motion mode control.This paper proposes solutions to these difficulties,introduces the relevant basic concepts and algorithms in detail,and encapsulates these robotics principles and algorithm processes into the Grasshopper plug-in commonly used by architects to form the FURobot software platform.This platform effectively solves the above problems,lowers the threshold for architects,and improves production efficiency.The effectiveness of the algorithm and software in this paper is verified through simulation experiments.
文摘The work in this paper is based on primary research on how to obtain informed consent to medical treatment and or procedure among patients;this study was carried out in Papua New Guinea in both urban and rural health settings across customs,cultures,and languages in two provinces,on the basis of qualitative interviews with healthcare professionals including doctors,nurses,other healthcare workers,patients,and traditional healers.We emphasize the views of consent with participants of customs,cultural,and languages regarding informed consent.There are factors between peoples of differing circumstances which can greatly alter how they view consent.Some groups would involve people in the decision-making process that may not traditionally be involved in the decision making of a medical decision.Other groups may dislike certain medical procedures as in Papua New Guinea(PNG).And certain people have different views on what should be disclosed of the patient’s condition.Customs,cultures,and languages are common phenomena which continue to affect the daily lives of many thousands of people.It is unclear in PNG about the characteristics of customs,culture,and language on health care because there is no published information on informed consent and issues that affect the making of informed consent.
文摘Starting from the issues related to the construction and management of customs supervision places for railway and water transportation,this paper systematically analyzes the problems and challenges in the facility layout of customs operation places,the construction of a public platform for customs and port logistics monitoring,the utilization of information and data,and the intensity of technological innovation.Based on in-depth research,this paper attempts to propose improvement strategies and suggestions in terms of scientifically planning the layout of customs supervision places for railway and water transportation,improving the operation of the logistics monitoring public platform,developing and utilizing the information and data system,building a smart customs,and innovating the supervision mode.This aims to further optimize the customs supervision process,improve supervision efficiency and accuracy,and provide a reference for the facilitation and safe development of international trade.
文摘This study evaluates the use of predictive analytics to forecast customer turnover in subscription-based Services in order to develop a predictive model to help small and medium-sized enterprises manage customer churn in the face of digital disruption.The research uses a quantitative approach focusing on empirical customer data to accurately predict buying trends and adapt marketing techniques.Demand forecasts in the health sector are important,as in every sector.In particular,the material forecast and stock forecasting of the purchasing unit of hospitals are among the areas that receive significant attention.Four classifiers(Random Forest,Logistic Regression,Gradient Boosting and XGBoost)are trained and evaluated using various performance indicators as part of a systematic approach involving Kaggle data collection,preparation and model selection.The results show excellent accuracy in predicting customer attrition,but there are limitations in precision and recall,indicating room for improvement.Confusion matrices provide information about the performance of each classifier,allowing for continuous improvement of predictive analytics techniques.Ethical concerns are rigorously addressed throughout the work process to guarantee appropriate data and machine learning methodologies.The proposals emphasize the proactive use of predictive analytics to identify at-risk customers and implement targeted retention strategies.Incorporating new data sources,improving customer experience,and utilizing collaborative churn management methods are recommended to increase forecast accuracy and business outcomes.Finally,this research provides important insights into the usefulness of predictive analytics for customer churn forecasting as well as practical recommendations for businesses seeking to increase customer retention and reduce churn risk.By leveraging empirical research findings and implementing ethical and rigorous churn control strategies,businesses can achieve long-term success in today’s changing market environment.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant U23A20300 and 62072351in part by the Key Research Project of Shaanxi Natural Science Foundation under Grant 2023-JC-ZD-35+1 种基金in part by the Concept Verification Funding of Hangzhou Institute of Technology of Xidian University under Grant GNYZ2024XX007in part by the 111 Project under Grant B16037.
文摘Cross-domain routing in Integrated Heterogeneous Networks(Inte-HetNet)should ensure efficient and secure data transmission across different network domains by satisfying diverse routing requirements.However,current solutions face numerous challenges in continuously ensuring trustworthy routing,fulfilling diverse requirements,achieving reasonable resource allocation,and safeguarding against malicious behaviors of network operators.We propose CrowdRouting,a novel cross-domain routing scheme based on crowdsourcing,dedicated to establishing sustained trust in cross-domain routing,comprehensively considering and fulfilling various customized routing requirements,while ensuring reasonable resource allocation and effectively curbing malicious behavior of network operators.Concretely,CrowdRouting employs blockchain technology to verify the trustworthiness of border routers in different network domains,thereby establishing sustainable and trustworthy crossdomain routing based on sustained trust in these routers.In addition,CrowdRouting ingeniously integrates a crowdsourcing mechanism into the auction for routing,achieving fair and impartial allocation of routing rights by flexibly embedding various customized routing requirements into each auction phase.Moreover,CrowdRouting leverages incentive mechanisms and routing settlement to encourage network domains to actively participate in cross-domain routing,thereby promoting optimal resource allocation and efficient utilization.Furthermore,CrowdRouting introduces a supervisory agency(e.g.,undercover agent)to effectively suppress the malicious behavior of network operators through the game and interaction between the agent and the network operators.Through comprehensive experimental evaluations and comparisons with existing works,we demonstrate that CrowdRouting excels in providing trustworthy and fine-grained customized routing services,stimulating active participation in cross-domain routing,inhibiting malicious operator behavior,and maintaining reasonable resource allocation,all of which outperform baseline schemes.
文摘The jewelry industry faces intense competition,making customer loyalty essential for sustained success.This paper examines customer loyalty through the lens of the ABC attitude model,which encompasses cognitive,affective,and behavioral dimensions.Cognitive factors,such as perceived quality and brand reputation,establish the foundation of trust,while affective factors,including emotional attachment and trust,strengthen customer relationships.Behavioral factors,such as repeat purchases and advocacy,reflect observable loyalty actions.The study proposes strategies to enhance loyalty,including delivering superior products and services,strengthening customer relationship management,and leveraging word-of-mouth and digital marketing.These approaches provide actionable insights for building long-term customer relationships in a competitive market.Future research could explore emerging technologies and cultural influences to further refine loyalty strategies.This research highlights the multidimensional nature of customer loyalty and offers practical recommendations for jewelry enterprises.
文摘1 The Inuit's remarkable ability to thrive(蓬勃发展)in one of Earth's toughest environments hasn't happened by chance.Their complex system of traditions,passed down through countless generations,represents far more than mere survival strategies-it's a highly developed blueprint for living in harmony with the Arctic's unforgiving landscape.
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.50275133) and China Hi-tech Program CIMS Topic (No.2003-China(No.50275133) and China Hi-tech Program CIMS Topic (No.2003-AA411320). Received July 22, 2003
文摘The increasing complexity and size of configuration knowledge bases requres the provisionof advanced methods supporting the development of the actual configuration process and design reuse.A new framework to find a feasible and practical product configuration method is presented in masscustomization. The basic idea of the appoach is to integrate case-based reasoning (CBR) with a con-straint satisfaction problem(CSP). The similarity measure between a crisp and range is also given,which is common in case retrieves. Based on the configuration model, a product platform and customerneeds, case adaptation is carried out with the repair-based algorithm. Lastly, the methodology in theelevator configuration design domain is tested.
基金This project is supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 50505044, No. 60573175)Postdoctoral Foundation of China (No. 2005037816).
文摘Product customization has been recognized as an effective means to implement mass cus-tomization （MC）. A new theory and method for MC-oriented evolutionary design of configuration product is presented based on the study of developing law of evolutionary design in integrated envi-ronment, which focuses on the innovation and reuse properties of configuration product. The key technologies for general requirement modeling in quick response to customer requirement, multi-level stepwise configuration optimization driven by customer requirement and evolutionary deduction of product variable structure based on configuration association are thoroughly investigated. The suc-cessful application of the presented method in the development of real-life products demonstrates its utility, flexibility and robusticity.
文摘The paper presents a design method that ensures the ingenuity of the product form as well as the whole and exact expression of user’s needs. The key idea is to establish an automatic design system which can transform the user’s language needs into the product features in real-time. A rifle was taken as a research instance and soldiers were chosen as evaluation customers. The theory of fuzzy set and semantic difference are adopted to evaluate the relationship between user’s needs and product features as well as their alternatives. FAHP (fuzzy analytic hierarchy process) is utilized to judge the user’s satisfactory forms. This method can also be applied to other product form designs.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(71232006,61533019,61233001,61304201,61773381,61773382,71472174,71702182)Finnish TEKESs project“SoMa 2020:Social Manufacturing”(2015-2017,211560)+1 种基金Chinese Guangdong’s S&T Project(2015B010103001,2016B090910001,2017B090912001)Dongguan’s Innovation Talents Project(Gang Xiong)
文摘Social manufacturing(SM), a novel distributed,collaborative and intelligent manufacturing mode, is proposed and developed for high-end apparel customization. The main components of SM cloud are designed, and its research topics are summarized. Then, SM's key technologies are studied. 3D technologies for apparel customization, like 3D modeling, 3D fitting mirror and 3D customization, are developed to improve the customization precision and user experience. Information based collaborative management is realized to share, communicate,and handle the information efficiently among all groups and individuals of SM cloud. Suppliers' evaluation mechanism is designed to support the optimal decisions making. Next, SM cloud is constructed in five layers for high-end apparel customization.By using SM cloud based crowd-sourcing, social resources can be allocated rationally and utilized efficiently, consumer can customize the product in any processes like innovation, design,making, marketing and service, and traditional apparel enterprise can be upgraded into SM mode for keeping it competitive in the future customization markets.
文摘A group of graphical models and mathematical models a re used to describe the methods of mass customization (MC). The relationships am ong the models and methods are shown in Fig.1. Fig.1 Relationships among optimization methods for MCThe methods for MC relate to both of product and process, also customized quanti ty and deepness. The methods for MC are integrated by the work in the paper, whi ch can help to understand and use MC better. The optimization and standardization of product is the key for MC. Increasing op timization breadth in product family can help to decrease the customization quan tity in every section of production process. Increasing optimization deepness in products family can help to move the CODCP backward in production process. At the same time, the optimization and standardization of product is the key to reduce cost of customized product. The optimization of the integration of pr oduct and process is the key to reduce lead time of customized product.
