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Designing Service Business Models for the Internet of Things: Aspects from Manufacturing Firms

The increasing pervasiveness of the Internet of Things (IoT) has offered a wealth of business model opportunities. Many conventional product-based companies are seeking to increase their competitiveness by moving toward a service-based business model where IoT can bring tremendous opportunities. These traditional product-sales manufacturing firms are required to look at business models beyond their conventional product-focused, firm-centric core competence business model innovation and respond to fast changing digitalization dynamics focused on promoting service-centric solution availability instead of physical products. However, studies and literatures have not yet provided profound and actionable approaches to service business models in IoT-driven environments for manufacturing firms. This research aims to fill the gap and elaborate the guiding principle for designing service business models for the Internet of Things in manufacturing firms. The guiding principles are derived from illustration of value of the Internet of Things and systemic review of academic literatures focusing on IoT business models. Exemplary real-world IoT service business models cases are demonstrating the applicability of the proposed guiding principles. Evaluation of the applicability of guiding principles pertaining to the emerging context of IoT business model can enable researchers and practitioners to visualize and analyze service business model design in a structured and actionable way.
The Transition to Adulthood in Spain in a Comparative Perspective

This article sets out to describe and comparatively identify the possible economic, institutional and cultural factors that take part in the process of transition to adulthood, with particular emphasis on factors that explain why young people in Spain leave the parental home late in life. To do this, a number of indicators have been selected and made up using data from different international statistical sources. The results obtained suggest that in the welfare regimes of Southern Europe, and particularly in Spain, factors such as scarce emancipation policies, the cross-generational solidarity, the home-ownership culture, young people’s economic situation and job insecurity, together with the inflexibility and the costly housing market have all created a culture of parental dependence as a strategy for accumulating capital and for coping with risks in a precarious environment exemplified by the social exclusion and poverty. The analysis has highlighted gender differences in the process of transition to adulthood. The combined analysis of all these factors has enabled a more in-depth understanding of the possible causes of the delay in the process of leaving the parental home experienced by the Spanish young people in a comparative perspective.
Leg Synthesis: Sea-Level Changes and Fluid Flow on the Great Bahama Bank Slope

During Ocean Drilling Program Leg 166 we drilled 17 holes at seven sites (Sites 1003–1009) on the western flank of the Great hama Bank (GBB), recovering almost 3 km of core and 3.1 km wireline logs ranging in age from late Oligocene to Holocene (Fi 1, 2). Five sites in the Straits of Florida (Sites 1003–1007) comp a transect through prograding carbonate sequences, the Bah Transect. Two boreholes (Clino and Unda) drilled previously on western Great Bahama Bank as part of the Bahamas Drilling Pro represent the shallow-water sites of the transect (Figs. 1, 2; Ebe al., this volume). Leg 166 (Bahamas Transect) had two primary objectives. T first objective was threefold: (1) to document the sedimentary rec of the Neogene −Holocene sea-level changes; (2) to determine t ages of the major unconformities in the sedimentary record; and to compare the sedimentary record with the oxygen isotopic recor glacio-eustasy. Facies variations of the core borings from the c plete transect were expected to document that these variations a sociated with oscillations of sea level, and thereby providing the s imentary response of the carbonate environment to sea-level chan Biostratigraphy was used aboard ship to date unconformities tha thought to be generated by sea-level changes. The correlation tween the two independent records of sea-level changes, seismi quence stratigraphy, and the oxygen isotopic proxy, can potenti help to evaluate rate and amplitude of eustatic vs. relative sea-l changes and to establish a causal link between glacio-eustasy an stratigraphic pattern. The second objective was to investigate the significance of fl flow within the Great Bahama Bank. To achieve this goal, the site the Bahamas Transect were complemented by three additional s low holes on the upper slope: Sites 1004, 1008, and 1009 (Fig The nature and mechanisms of fluid flow through the carbonate b were quantified through in situ temperature measurements through analyses of the composition of the interstitial fluids retain in the sediment. We present in the back-pocket foldout a compilation of the d over the Bahamas Transect (Sites 1003–1007), including the h resolution multichannel seismic section, and the lithostratigraph biostratigraphic, and petrophysical data that compose the basic set for the interpretation of the sequence stratigraphic architectur the Great Bahama Bank margin.
Effects of prescribed fire intervals on carbon and nitrogen in forest soils of the Mogollon Rim, Arizona

The pre-European settlement ponderosa pine forests of the Mogollon Rim consisted of open stands of uneven-aged trees with a significant grass-forb understory. Light surface-fires occurred on an average interval of 2 to 12 years in Arizona and New Mexico (Dietrich 1980). These fires consumed forest floor material, burned most of the young regeneration, and promoted growth of a dense, grassy understory. Catastrophic crown fires were rare due to lack of ladder fuels, and the clumpy, widely spaced ponderosa pine canopy (Sackett 1980). Fine fuels reduction from heavy sheep and cattle grazing and then modern forest fire suppression resulted in the development of dense, overstocked stands.
Investigation of Printing-Based Graded Bulk-Heterojunction Organic Solar Cells

A 2-step method involving the evaporation of solvent through surface encapsulation and induced alignment (ESSENCIAL) has been used to create a compositionally graded active layer of interspersed acceptor and donor domains by printing-based technologies, which can be used to fabricate solar cells with higher performance than that from traditional bulk heterojunction fabrication methods. Herein, to clarify the fundamental mechanism of the performance improvement, a multi-scale simulation has been conducted to compare solar cells resulting from these two types of processing. The multi-scale simulation identified the underlying improvements of the ESSENCIAL morphology over traditional morphologies. Monte Carlo simulations obtained higher hole-mobility values and lower monomolecular recombination rates for the ESSENCIAL-fabricated cells that, in conjunction with the optical and electrical components, showed higher short-circuit currents, fill factors, and efficiencies, as indicated experimentally. The simulation offers the unique ability to model the varied active layer compositions and elucidate the underlying solar cell physics of complex morphologies.
Etapas en la evolución de la mejora continua:. ¿cómo viven las empresas el proceso? Estudio de un caso

espanolLa mejora continua es una fuente fundamental de ventajas competitivas, ya que estan basadas en el factor humano, y por tanto dificil de copiar. A pesar de ello no abundan las empresas que hayan evolucionado en este tipo de programas. Existe bibliografia abundante acerca de cuales son los modelos organizativos para dar soporte a la mejora continua. Sin embargo, son escasas las investigaciones sobre las etapas que se atraviesan en la evaluacion de la implantacion de la mejora continua en la empresa y los pasos o procesos que permiten que la implantacion consiga traducirse en resultados provechosos para las empresas. El objetivo de esta comunicacion es analizar las primeras fases del modelo de etapas, capacidades y resultados en el caso de una empresa. Para el trabajo utilizaremos la metodologia de caso a partir de los datos obtenidos mediante observacion participante EnglishContinuous improvement is a key source of competitive advantage, since it is based on the human factor, and therefore difficult to copy. However not many companies have evolved such programs. Much has been written about which organizational models best support continuous improvement. Nevertheless, there is little research on the stages through which the evaluation of these implementations within the enterprise and the steps or processes that enable them to get translated into successful results for businesses. The aim of this paper is to analyze the early stages of the model, capabilities and results in a case of a company. For this objective we have employed case study methodology using data obtained through participant observation.
VLBI Measurements for Time and Frequency Transfer

H. Takiguchi (htaki@nict.go.jp), Y. Koyama (koyama@nict.go.jp), R. Ichikawa (richi@nict.go.jp), T. Gotoh (tara@nict.go.jp), A. Ishii (ishii@nict.go.jp), T. Hobiger (hobiger@nict.go.jp), M. Hosokawa (hosokawa@nict.go.jp) 1 Space-Time Standards Group, Kashima Space Research Center, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, 831-1 Hirai, Kashima, Ibarak, 314-8501, Japan 2 Space-Time Standards Group, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, 4-2-1 Nukui-Kitamachi, Koganei, Tokyo 184-8795, Japan
Multiplex One-step RT-PCR for Detection and Serotyping of Foot and Mouth Disease Virus in Balochistan

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly infectious and contagious disease of cloven hoofed animals. The disease is endemic in Pakistan caused by Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) serotype O, A and Asia-1. In order to control FMD in Pakistan, it is essential to have an accurate knowledge of circulating virus strains in the country that will help to select more specific vaccines. Balochistan province (Largest Province area wise) has an important geographical location, having common borders with Afghanistan and Iran that are also FMD endemic countries. Data regarding FMDV strain circulating in this province is scanty. Balochistan being the largest province of the country and having important geographical location needs to be explored for the detection of different serotypes circulating along with their lineages and sub lineages in order to control the disease as well as to access the routes of animal movement in the region, which could be the source of spread of virus. Furthermore, restriction of cross border movement is the need of time, along with the establishment of laboratories having capability for early and accurate diagnosis of the disease. This study suggests that there should be extensive sampling from this province for detection and typing of the virus and if possible, isolation of the circulating strains. This will help to identify Hot Spots in the region for regular monitoring against this alarming threat for the region. The serotype and strain identification will help to improve the current vaccines being used in the region. Sensitive, specific and quick diagnostic tools are needed to control the disease in FMD endemic regions, especially in the areas with limited facilities to diagnose the disease. In this paper, the situation of FMD in Balochistan province of Pakistan has been taken into consideration where FMD is endemic. Balochistan Province has limited diagnostic facilities in terms of infrastructure, equipment, kits, chemicals and reagents to perform all the techniques recommended by OIE, World Organisation for Animal Health, to detect and type the FMD virus. Most of the commercially available assays are too expensive to use for diagnosis with limited resources. This paper describes the optimization of multiplex one-step RT-PCR using specially designed primers for this region. This will serve as a milestone in early detection and serotyping of FMDV in Balochistan.
Local Habitat, Watershed, and Biotic Factors Influencing the Spread of Hybridization between Native Westslope Cutthroat Trout and Introduced Rainbow Trout

Abstract The invasion of nonnative fishes in freshwater systems is often facilitated by the interaction of biotic and abiotic factors operating at multiple spatial and temporal scales. We evaluated the association of local habitat features (width, gradient, and elevation), watershed characteristics (mean and maximum summer water temperatures, the number of road crossings, and road density), and biotic factors (the distance to the source of hybridization and trout density) with the spread of hybridization between native westslope cutthroat trout Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi and introduced rainbow trout O. mykiss in the upper Flathead River system in Montana and British Columbia. The presence of hybridization and the proportion of rainbow trout admixture were estimated using seven diagnostic microsatellite loci. We defined logistic and linear regression models including various combinations of spatial and environmental factors and used an information-theoretic approach to evaluate the relative plausibility o.
Understanding the Australian Monsoon change during the Last Glacial Maximum with a multi-model ensemble

Abstract. The response of the Australian monsoon to external forcings and related mechanisms during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) are investigated by multi-model experiments in CMIP5–PMIP3. Although the annual mean precipitation over the Australian monsoon region decreases, the annual range, or the monsoonality, is enhanced. The precipitation increases in early austral summer and decreases in austral winter, resulting in the amplified annual range, but the main contribution comes from the decreased precipitation in austral winter. The decreased winter precipitation is primarily caused by weakened upward motion, although reduced water vapor also has a moderate contribution. The weakened upward motion is induced by the enhanced land–sea thermal contrast, which intensifies the divergence over northern Australia. The increased Australian monsoon rainfall in early summer, however, is an integrated result of the positive effect of local dynamic processes (enhanced moisture convergence) and the negative effect of thermodynamics (reduced moisture content). The enhanced moisture convergence is caused by two factors: the strengthened northwest–southeast thermal contrast between the cooler Indochina–western Indonesia and the warmer northeastern Australia, and the east–west sea surface temperature gradients between the warmer western Pacific and cooler eastern Indian Ocean, both due to the alteration of land–sea configuration arising from the sea level drop. The enhanced Australian monsoonality in the LGM is not associated with global-scale circulation change such as the shift of the Intertropical Convergence Zone; rather, it is mainly due to the change of regional circulations around Australia arising from the changes in land–sea contrast and the east–west SST gradients over the Indian and western Pacific oceans. This finding should be taken into account when investigating its future change under global warming. Our findings may also explain why proxy records indicate different changes in Australian monsoon precipitation during the LGM.
Dynamic Response of a Floating Bridge Structure

A theoretical overview of the stochastic dynamic analysis of a floating bridge structure is presented. Emphasis is on the wave-induced response and the waves on the sea surface are idealized as a zero mean stationary Gaussian process. The first-order wave load processes are derived using linear potential theory and the structural idealization is based on the Finite Element Method. A frequency response calculation is presented for a simplified floating bridge structure example emphasising the influence on von Mises stress in the pontoon from lowand high frequency waves and frequency dependence in hydrodynamic added mass and damping coefficients.
Between a rock and a hard place: contested livelihoods in Qwaqwa National Park, South Africa

This paper examines rural livelihoods and the prospects for participatory conservation through a case study of Qwaqwa National Park (QNP) in South Africa. The park was established in 1992 in the context of South Africa’s transition to democracy, growing ecotourism in the country and global movements towards conservation involving and benefiting local people. The paper argues that the protracted conflict between park residents and management led to new patterns of livelihood activities and household formation, and resulted in material and social differentiation amongst park households. The goals of park management, with a commitment to nature conservation and ecotourism, were at odds with the livelihood practices of park residents. Conflicts arose over stocking levels, overgrazing, wood-cutting and deforestation and over the use of other natural resources, including water and medicinal plants. The park was the site of a Rand Water project that employed many residents. Residents found themselves between a rock and a hard place as they resisted attempts by the management to reduce stocking levels and yet relied on management to gain access to sources of paid employment.
In vitro Studies on Cellular Mediated Immune Response in Haemocytes of Crabâ€” Episesarma tetragonum

Studying the biological interaction with the invertebrate immune system is attractive for the advancement of a basic knowledge on invertebrate and vertebrate general immunity, because it offers various possible alternatives for disease management. The invertebrate immune system involves encapsulation, nodule formation and phagocytosis process by haemocytes (cellular mediated). In the present study, we investigated the morphology of the haemocytes of Episesarma tetragonum , their role in cellular mediated immune responses such as encapsulation, phagocytosis and viability assays. Encapsulation response of haemocytes is tested with the CM cellulose, Sepharose CL-6B and DEAE Sepharose 6CLB beads. DEAE Sepharose 6CLB beads showed (80%) good cellular response. Phagocytic activity of haemocytes showed pathogen engulfing activity against the microbial patterns (N-acteyl muramic acid (NAM), N-acetyl glutamic acid (NAG), lipopolysaccharide, β-1,3-glucans, chitins, laminarins, zymosan and peptidoglycans) present on the surface of the pathogens. Phagocytic activities of the haemocytes were decreased when increasing the incubation time. Viability of haemocytes was decreased when the time intervals of absorption of tryphan blue were increased. The present investigation enlightens the role of hemocytes in the cellular mediated immune responses of crustacean crab including all invertebrates.
The recursive thick frontier approach to estimating efficiency

The traditional econometric techniques for frontier models, namely the Stochastic Frontier Approach (SFA), the Thick Frontier Approach (TFA) and the Distribution Free Approach (DFA) have in common that they depend on a priori assumptions that are, whether feasible or not, difficult to test. This paper introduces the Recursive Thick Frontier Approach (RTFA) to the estimation of technology parameters when panel data is available. Our approach is based on the assertion that if deviations from the frontier of X-efficient companies are completely random then one must observe for this group of firms that the probability of being located either above or below the frontier is equal to one half. This hypothesis can be tested for panel data sets but requires sorting of the full sample into a group of X-inefficient firms and a group of X-efficient (best practice) firms. The cost frontier is estimated using only the observations of the latter category.
Does Formal or Informal Environmental Regulation have an Impact on Costs? An Empirical Analysis of the Brazilian

This study investigates the impact of environmental regulation on the cost structure of Brazilian manufacturing plants. We adopt a dual approach where production technology is represented by a cost function, approximated by a translog form. The model is estimated on a sample of 404 industrial establishments located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. We show that environmental regulation (both formal and informal) has a limited impact on the cost of manufacturing rms in Brazil. This small impact is however cost-increasing. Finally, we nd little evidence supporting the view that informal regulation modi es rm's behavior.
A Study of the Interaction Between the Basigin Transmembrane Domain and Monocarboxylate Transporter 1

It is thought that a lactate shuttle complex of Basigin gene products and Monocarboxylate transporter 1 (MCT1) is necessary for photoreceptor cell maturation and function. The purpose of this study was to investigate the assembly of the lactate shuttle by determining which amino acids within Basigin interact with MCT1. It has been hypothesized that these two membrane proteins interact via the transmembrane domain of Basigin. Therefore, a full-length histidine-tagged peptide of the transmembrane domain (24 amino acids), as well as histidine-tagged deletion mutants were generated using the pET1 02/0 vector (Invitrogen) to test for binding to MCT1 via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The probe containing the entire transmembrane domain of Basigin (amino acids 1 to 24) did interact with MCT1. An interaction was also observed when a probe containing amino acids 13 to 24 of the Basigin transmembrane domain was used. A comparable interaction was observed when amino acids 19 to 24 were used as a probe, but no signal was observed when amino acids 13 to 18 were used. This indicates that some or all of the six C-terminal amino acids of the Basigin transmembrane domain bind to MCT1. Site-directed mutagenesis of each of the six C-terminal amino acids, and subsequent ELISA analysis, . indicates that isoleucine 20, isoleucine 21, isoleucine 23, and tyrosine 24 interact with MCT1.
Periodic steady vortices in a stagnation-point flow

A stagnation point flow of the form U = (0, Ay, — Az) is unstable to three-dimensional disturbances. It has been shown that the vorticity components of such a disurbance that are perpendicular to the direction of the diverging flow will decay, and that the parallel component of vorticity can grow. We augment these findings by showing that fully nonlinear steady-state deviations from this flow exist that consist of a periodic distribution of counter-rotating vortices whose axes lie parallel to the direction of the diverging flow. These solutions have two independent parameters: the dimensionless strength of the converging flow, and the intensity of the vortices. We examine the structure of these vortices in the asymptotic limits of large strain rate of the converging flow, and of large amplitude of the vortices.