Commercial Center Research Articles

Design and Implementation of a Mcdm Model for Supply Chain Management

Objectives: The goal of this study is to investigate the extent to which different practices of SCM have been implemented by selected firms in India. The research is a multiple case study of automotive and automotive components industry and also electronic industry in India. Methods: For each organization 15 examiners were disseminated. To produce great reactions, a solitary poll is utilized to quantify different hypothetical builds of the review. The survey is separated into three fundamental areas, where, the principal segment manages general inquiries. In the subsequent segment, the respondents are mentioned to pick one explicit elective that presents the situation with given SCM practice in their organization. The ANP and TOPSIS was utilized in this review. Results: This outcome may be a sign that the greater part of the top administration knew nothing about this model. The organizations are all exceptionally incorporated inside their inward capabilities and furthermore with their outer providers. Nonetheless, the relationship with outer clients isn't coordinated as in the previous. Conclusions: Notwithstanding practical nature of SCM, the board ought to accept that a viable SCM can assist their organizations with flourishing in the present seriously cutthroat commercial center. They ought to change their perspectives toward execution of vital organization with upstream provider and downstream clients to acquire and more advantages.

Origin-Destination Spatial-Temporal Patterns of Dockless Shared Bikes Based on Shopping Activities and Its Application in Urban Planning: The Case of Nanjing

The utilization of dockless shared bikes for shopping purposes has become increasingly prevalent. This research seeks to optimize the configuration of facilities and transportation policies for shared bike travel by analyzing the spatiotemporal patterns of shopping trips from the perspectives of destination (D), origin (O), and O-D correlation in Nanjing’s main city area. As the second-largest commercial center in East China, Nanjing offers a significant context for this research. First, we introduce the “cycling intensity” indicator to analyze the patterns of shared bicycle trips with shopping facilities as destinations at both the subdistrict and road section scales. Second, we utilize spatial autocorrelation analysis and k-means clustering to explore the outflow patterns of shared bicycle trips originating from shopping facilities. Finally, we employ grey correlation analysis to investigate the dynamic flow correlations of shared bicycle O-D trips around various grades of shopping facilities at both subdistrict and road section levels. Concurrently, we endeavored to delineate the practical transformation and application of the research findings. Our results indicate the following: (1) There is a high concentration of cycling intensity around shopping facilities on east–west and north–south roads, with community shopping facilities primarily associated with north–south roads. (2) The outflow of shared bikes from shopping areas can be categorized into four distinct modes. (3) The inflow and outflow of shopping trips exhibit significant synchronicity, particularly on the branch routes. These findings can provide valuable insights for zoning planning, construction of bicycle infrastructure, and formulation of sustainable urban transportation policies.

Revisiting factors influencing consumer travel for purchasing goods and experiencing services in Shanghai, China

This paper revisits the relationships among the perceived built environment, travel attitude, perceived value, and consumer travel in the particular era of the changing retail landscape amid advances in information technology. This study thus uses consistent partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLSc-SEM) to estimate the focal parameters on the basis of data from 30 commercial centres in Shanghai, China. Additionally, this inquiry uses multigroup analysis structural equation modelling (MGA-SEM) to evaluate the disparities between two types of consumer travel: purchasing goods and experiencing services. The results show that consumers’ perceived values and travel attitude significantly influence their travel and that these effects are even more apparent for experience services. In addition, the perceived built environment plays a partially positive role in consumer travel. Notably, however, accessibility cannot directly influence consumer travel and only indirectly influences travel attitude, whereas commercial attractiveness positively influences both of these factors. Accordingly, this study offers valuable insights, enabling urban planning, transportation, and commercial services to better address the evolving retail landscape and emerging consumer travel demands.

Silver from the North

Following Strabo, the mines at Damastion and in its wider region have traditionally been localized in western Illyria. But for several reasons the only known ancient silver mine, west of the Axios, in the Openika hills up modern Ohrid, is no option. Findspots of coins of the Damastion type, minted after the Chalkidian model, however hint at the wider Skupi/Skopje basin as an area of circulation and as a center of silver commerce. Two ancient mining districts can be located not far off, to its east and north, in the regions of Kratovo (in modern North Macedonia) and (somewhat later) Ulpianum (in Kosovo or southern Serbia). From both districts, in the first half of the 4th c., mineral silver travelled south via the Axios Valley and the Anthemous region to the federal Chalkidian mint at Olynthos. The mines in the Kratovo district bordered on Hellenized Paionia, whereas those in the north, belonging to Dardania, were far less in touch with Greek civilization. Damastion’s location, probably in the Paionian borderlands, accounts for the Greek character of its coins. They became models for those from Dardanian mines which, however, soon fell off Greek standards. Nonetheless, Damastion kept close connections with the Chalkidians: soon after the Peloponnesian War it had been founded by the Mendaians and other groups including refugees from Aigina. Chalkidian economic connections with the Dardanian north, based on silver trade, were an impulse for a defensive alliance that the Illyro-Dardanian king Grabos concluded around 357 with the Chalkidians against Philip. Extremely short-lived, it was cancelled by the Olynthians when they accepted Philip’s offer of a symmachy. They threw the stele inscribed with their Dardanian alliance into a river flowing by their city even before it was fully incised.

Edge Computing-driven Smart Transportation: Analysis and Prediction of Urban Traffic Flow

Abstract With the continuous development of artificial intelligence, the research and application of automated connected driving is receiving more and more attention. The combination of mobile edge computing and Telematics provides crucial technical support. In this paper, we propose a rasterization method for mobile edge computing scenario. We establish a grid classification model based on K-means to facilitate targeted and distributed optimization of computing resources. Meanwhile, we dynamically adjust the allocation of computational resources and the location of edge servers in advance deployment by predicting vehicle traffic. The experimental results demonstrate that the K-means-based grid classification model can accurately classify the grids and differentiate the traffic patterns of the grids, such as remote suburban areas, suburban areas, residential living areas, production industrial areas, and commercial center areas. The Backpropagation (BP) neural network-based grid traffic flow prediction model can simulate the overall changes of the grid traffic flow throughout a day to the maximum extent. Finally, we plan optimization scheme in urban mobile edge scenarios based on the results obtained from our analysis and prediction, and through our results, we can make edge computing resources be utilized efficiently.

Can a Signboard Be Exclusionary? A Study of Linguistic Landscape in the Commercial Center of Poznań

A signboard is an element of the linguistic landscape of a given place. The linguistic landscape is a space open to everyone, but it may be experienced differently by people from various generations. To examine the extent and quality of comfort or discomfort resulting from linguistic exclusion in public spaces, in the article the linguistic landscape of the center of Poznań is analyzed in terms of the absence and presence of the native language of residents and visitors to this place. The research material comes from the most frequented places in this city and includes signs of private establishments (“bottom-up tokens”), which contribute to the linguistic landscape of Poznań. The study of linguistic exclusion takes into account the diverse linguistic competencies of five living generations of Poles. It aims to identify potential causes of the feeling of exclusion in open urban spaces for specific groups of Poles.

Disruption of Pastoral Nomadism: The Impacts of Russian Colonialism on the Kazakh Steppe during the 19ᵗʰ and 20ᵗʰ Centuries

This study examines the multifaceted impacts of Russian colonization on the Kazakh Steppes during the 19ᵗʰ and 20ᵗʰ centuries. The colonization process caused significant destruction in various fields in the region, including migration routes, livestock herds, socioeconomic life, trade networks, housing and dietary patterns of nomadic communities. Russian expansionism, aimed at establishing control over the steppe, led to the blockage of ancient migration routes and the restriction of nomadic economic resources. The blockage of migration routes, forced transition to capitalism, forced sedentarization and interaction with sedentary life transformed the livestock herds of the nomads. Socio-economic life and trade were restructured by the Tsardom for reasons such as integration into the Russian Empire market, change of commercial centers and concentration of wealth. The changing structure of pastoral nomadism also led to transformations in housing and diet. Comprehending the complex dynamics of Russian colonialism on the Kazakh Steppe will reveal the destruction of nomadic life by scrutinizing the historical and contemporary sociocultural landscape of the region.

Power Quality Analysis of Electrical Installation at Commercial Center

For many years, power quality analysis has constantly been carried out at the power stations or sub-stations using the data collected at the data Centre of the power plant. However, this practice has proven to be erroneous and tedious to determine the exactly power quality problem especially when it comes to commercial facilities. Therefore, a revised approach of analysis for the power quality problems at the sites where they occur has been used in this research. This is because of the sensitivity of modern electronic equipment used in commercial facilities and also the need for accuracy of the data measurements carried out at the sites henceforth, with accurate data measurement, we can easily identify the power quality issues. Through-out this research, load unbalance of 28% was found. The solution to load unbalance was to balance the loads to 3,3% among the three phases and power losses caused by this unbalance current were calculated. Although the neutral conductor remained unchanged, harmonics especially triplen-harmonics was found to be more 10% recommended by IEC standards, therefore active harmonic filter of 200A was installed at the main panel board to reduce the losses caused by harmonics at the facility.

Exploring the climatic conditions effect on spatial urban photovoltaic systems development using a spatial multi-criteria decision analysis: A multi-city analysis

Identifying suitable locations for urban photovoltaic systems (UPVS) is crucial for achieving sustainable energy objectives and designing smart, eco-friendly cities. This study assesses the potential for UPVS expansion in eight cities across different climatic zones in Iran using a spatial multi-criteria decision-making method. Two scenarios were analyzed: the first compared spatial potential within each city, and the second compared potential between cities. The findings indicate that rooftops of the tallest buildings in densely populated areas, especially those with high solar energy output and sky view factor, hold the greatest potential for UPVS development. These locations are often near parks, commercial centers, and road networks. In the first scenario, Ardabil (5.70%), Gorgan (4.65%), Mashhad (5.46%), Tehran (8.10%), Kermanshah (5.76%), Shahrekord (3.41%), Kerman (8.67%), and Zahedan (8.56%) show significant potential for photovoltaic development. In the second scenario, cities in hot, dry climates like Zahedan and Kerman exhibit greater potential compared to cities in moderate, humid climates like Ardabil and Gorgan. Based on the analysis of this scenario, Ardabil (0.04%), Gorgan (1.49%), Mashhad (5.58%), Tehran (5.06%), Kermanshah (0.00%), Shaherkord (0.03%), Kerman (21.70%) and Zahedan (39.11%) showed a very high potential for UPVS development. The results of this study offer valuable insights for urban solar energy planning.

Phishing Attack: A Case Study and Their Prevention Techniques

The web has turned into a principal part of our conventional social and financial activities. The web isn't significant for singular clients just yet additionally for associations, since associations that offer web-based exchanging can accomplish an upper hand by serving overall customers. Webworks arriving at clients all around the globe with no commercial center limitations and with successful utilization of internet business. Consequently, Internet customers may be defenseless against different kinds of web risks, that may cause financial damages, information forgery, brand reputation mischief, the sacrifice of private information, and loss of customers' confidence in online business and electronic banking. Thusly, the reasonableness of the Internet for business exchanges becomes dubious. Phishing is seen as a design of web peril which is classified as the forte of mimicking a website of a legitimate undertaking proposing to gain a client's private accreditations, for instance, usernames, passwords, and federal retirement aide numbers. In this paper, we present an survey on the phishing activity, their impact, causes prevention, threads , reports and Cyber Lab security concern . we also discuss about how we can establish a batter cyber security lab to protect from phishing and malware This paper also present an overview report of LACL Cyber Lab which establish in Los Angeles to protect from all cyber attack and how we can gain the knowledge about new threads. .

Big geo-data unveils influencing factors on customer flow dynamics within urban commercial districts

Commercial districts, as the epicenters of urban commerce and economic activity, largely reflect an area’s prosperity through their customer flow. However, previous research, which often relied on statistical and survey data, has typically not captured the full scope of customer flow dynamics throughout urban commercial districts and has not adequately measured the specific impacts of business district locations and their surrounding communities on customer flow. To bridge these gaps, this study utilizes multidimensional big geo-data resources, including mobile phone signaling data, Points of Interest (POI) data, and transportation network data, to uncover the underlying factors that influence customer flow within urban commercial districts. The findings suggest that several factors—the size of the commercial district, the diversity of business formats, the convenience of parking, the working and residential population in surrounding communities, and the proximity to urban centers—significantly influence the customer flow. Consumers show a preference for larger-scale, centrally-located commercial districts that offer convenient parking options, while a homogenized and uncharacteristic business format may reduce a commercial district’s appeal. Furthermore, the study reveals that industrial parks and mixed-use complexes within the 15-minute living circle surrounding the commercial district have a stronger attraction to customer flow than residential neighborhoods do. The insights from this research not only guide the strategic placement of new commercial centers but also provide a robust framework for enhancing the layout of urban commercial spaces and for the revitalization and advancement of established commercial districts.

Commercial and industrial centers of the Samara region in the second half of the XIX – early XX century

The article considers the formation process of the commercial and industrial centers of the Samara region in the post-reform era. Despite there are scientific works that cover the topic of the formation and development of commercial and industrial entrepreneurship in the Samara province, the issue presented in the article can be considered as one of the unstudied. The scientific literature is not yet clearly defined the main factors that influenced this process. These factors include natural and climatic conditions, pace of establishment and development of agricultural production and other branches of farming industry, modernization of transport and financial infrastructure. The source base of the article is presented by administrative documentation, guidance and statistical materials, sources of personal nature, and fiction. The most significant sources include the documentary publications that contain a large amount of historical information, for example, «Lists of populated areas» for 1859, 1889, 1900, 1910. They contain valuable information about the geographical location of trade and industry facilities. On the basis of these and other materials, comparative-historical, analytical, methods of periodization and systematization, conclusions were formulated about the stages of the formation and development of shopping and industrial centers, their geographical placement, as well as that the modernization of transport and financial infrastructure gave a powerful impetus to the development of trading -Industrial activities of both the provincial capital and county centers, as well as a number of settlements, which at the end of the XIX-early XX centuries were shopping and industrial centers.

Economic Erosion: Examining Germany's Decline as a Business Destination

This study delves into the complex web of causes that have contributed to Germany's gradual decline as a sought-after business location. This scholarly work methodically examines a variety of internal and external variables shaping the country's economic environment, thus providing a comprehensive picture of the significant challenges currently faced by the German economy. The study methodically analyzes key variables such as labor market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, demographic changes and infrastructure improvements to uncover the root causes of this decline. The results of this research are of enormous importance for the formulation of strategic, precise policy initiatives aimed at revitalizing the German economy, strengthening its resilience and restoring its position as a global beacon for industry recruitment and retention. Using a strong mixed methods approach, this study leverage the synergy of primary data collected through surveys, interviews and case studies, and secondary data derived from government reports, academic publications and economic indicators. This multi-layered technology makes it easier to recognize observable patterns and develop concrete, realistic plans that will lead Germany to long-term economic development and prosperity. This research is a component of efforts to revitalize Germany's economic strength and restore its reputation as a leading commercial center, and provides useful information for policymakers, industry executives and academics alike. The comprehensive analysis presented in this study has far-reaching implications for the larger European economic environment and contributes to the global discourse on sustainable economic development and renewal

An evaluative study on parking challenges and future demand forecasting at Kano Farm Center Market, Nigeria.

Parking involves stopping and disengaging a vehicle and leaving it unoccupied. Commercial centers require assistance in providing adequate parking facilities for vehicles to transport people, deliver goods, or conduct business transactions. Failing to meet the expected demand for parking can lead to frustration, safety concerns, and accidents. Our study involved conducting reconnaissance and surveys to assess parking demand and duration in the area. The objective was to provide valuable insights into the current urban transportation system, focusing on parking patterns and proposing a parking system specifically for Kano Farm Center Market. Our findings indicate an estimated annual growth rate of 10%, suggesting that in 15 years, the number of daily parkers will rise to 3,308. This means that more than the existing parking space of 2710 stalls will be required, and we recommend providing a larger area of 300m x 300m. This underscores the importance for urban planners and commercial center managers to invest in expanded and innovative parking solutions to enhance efficiency, safety, and accessibility for all users.

The Influence of Product Design and Beauty Vlogger Review on Serum Products Purchasing Decisions

In Indonesia, facial care has become a daily routine for women. The research was conducted in the city of Denpasar, the center of government, commerce, and culture in Bali, to understand the impact of product design and beauty vlogger review on serum purchase decisions amid increasing competition in the cosmetics industry. The problem formulation is, does product design influence product purchasing decisions? Does the beauty vlogger review affect the product purchase decision? Does product design and beauty vlogger review influence product purchasing decisions? The research method used was quantitatively descriptive, using surveys with research questionnaires, involving 100 respondents to collect data on serum purchase preferences. The research was analyzed using a double linear regression analysis method, then the data was processed using the help of SPSS software version 29. The results of the test on this study showed that the product design significance value is <0,001 < 0,05, the value of the beauty vlogger review significance is <0,001 < 0.05, so based on data analysis that product design and beauty vlogger review have a significant positive influence on the purchase decision of serum products in the City of Denpasar. In conclusion, attractive product design and positive reviews of beauty vloggers are important factors that influence serum purchase decisions, providing important insights for cosmetics companies in designing effective marketing strategies.

Predictive analytics, operational efficiency, and revenue growth in SMEs in Africa

Predictive analytics (PA) is used for a variety of objectives, including optimisation, planning, strategy development, and resource management, all to improve performance. PA also helps organisations and customers communicate more effectively. Managers may increase customer satisfaction by integrating data on consumer preferences and experiences. Despite increased interest in PA technologies, there is still a considerable study gap in understanding its influence on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operational efficiency and revenue growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hence, the survival of SMEs as key drivers of economic growth and development in Sub-Saharan necessitated this study. The study investigates the influence of predictive analytics on operational efficiency and revenue growth of SMEs in Accra, Ghana, and Lagos, Nigeria. Acknowledging both cities as main commercial centres in their respective nations Using a cross-sectional and survey research approaches, the study sent 150 copies of questionnaire to SMEs in each of the cities using purposive sampling techniques, therefore guaranteeing a focus on key economic centres. Under the guidance of four research assistants in each city monitoring distribution and collection, data were gathered online over two months. The results showed that predictive analytics has positive and significant effect on both operational efficiency and revenues growth of SMEs. The study recommended that SMEs should give training to their staff top priority as well as build the required infrastructure to make the best use of predictive analytics. This entails not just purchasing cutting-edge analytics tools and technology but also making sure staff members have the ability to understand and act upon data-driven insights. Building a solid basis in predictive analytics can help SMEs better use data to maximise operations, foresee trends, and make wise strategic choices, thereby promoting higher efficiency and income development

Quantum-Secured Data Centre Interconnect in a field environment

In the evolving landscape of quantum technology, the increasing prominence of quantum computing poses a significant threat to the security of conventional public key infrastructure. Quantum key distribution (QKD), an established quantum technology at a high readiness level, emerges as a viable solution with commercial adoption potential. QKD facilitates the establishment of secure symmetric random bit strings between two geographically separated, trustworthy entities, safeguarding communications from potential eavesdropping. In particular, data centre interconnects can leverage the potential of QKD devices to ensure the secure transmission of critical and sensitive information in preserving the confidentiality, security, and integrity of their stored data. In this article, we present the successful implementation of a QKD field trial within a commercial data centre environment that utilises the existing fibre network infrastructure. The achieved average secret key rate of 2.392 kbps and an average quantum bit error rate of less than 2% demonstrate the commercial feasibility of QKD in real-world scenarios. As a use case study, we demonstrate the secure transfer of files between two data centres through the Quantum-Secured Virtual Private Network, utilising secret keys generated by the QKD devices. %This demonstration marks a significant milestone in the deployment of QKD across Singapore, establishing a foundation for widespread adoption and enhancing the infrastructure for practical, quantum-safe communication in commercial environments.

Street Puppet Theatre Shows on the Façades of Commercial Buildings as a Novel Stimulator for Social Gatherings in Smart Cities

This study investigates the innovative use of street puppet theatre performances on the façades of commercial buildings to stimulate social gatherings in smart cities. This research investigates the impact of a unique musical puppet show held throughout the 2024 holiday season in the well-known shopping mall El Corte Inglés in Madrid, Spain. This study utilises both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, such as space syntax analysis and empirical observations. It uses the UCL Depthmap 10 software program to assess urban morphology and identify integrated and segregated areas. Observations and video recordings were conducted to analyse social gatherings and behaviours during the performances. The findings reveal that these performances attract diverse audiences and foster social engagement, transforming commercial façades into vibrant public spaces. The study concludes that such innovative uses of urban architecture can significantly enhance the sociability of detached and segregated urban spaces. The research demonstrates that this particular dynamic façade not only fosters social sustainability by creating lively urban spaces but also contributes to economic sustainability by attracting potential customers to commercial centres. This research advances the discourse on smart city development and public space utilisation, offering valuable insights for urban planners and policymakers on leveraging interactive urban façades to enhance public engagement and revitalise underutilised spaces.

Study on Urban Growth of Pakse City

This research has considered the growth and important changes of Pakse city in Lao PDR from 2005 to 2020. The city is strategically located as a commercial and tourism center in the Mekong sub-region. In addition, Pakse's rapid urban growth is fueled by economic development, infrastructure improvements, demographic changes and strategic geographic location, all of which contribute to making it an important urban center in the south. The research aims to study the growth of the city of Pakse to create an understanding of the phenomenon, the driving force as well as the factors that lead to the growth of the city as a way to plan and control the development of the city for sustainable growth using the integrated research method of spatial analysis, quantitative analysis and document survey which analyzes the growth of the population and households, economic growth and the growth of the urban area. The analysis results show a population increase of 32.30 percent (from 78,669 people in 2005 to 116,200 people in 2020). Economic growth is also clear GDP per capita increased by 56.86 percent (from 1,097 dollars in 2005 to 2,543 dollars in 2020). The growth of the construction area of the city increased by 47.03 percent (from 285 hectares in 2005 to 538 hectares in 2020) and in Pakse city municipality, there is a growth of 46.35 percent (from 279 hectares to 520 hectares in 2020). Most of the built-up area is concentrated in the city center, covering 96.65 percent, and the number of buildings has increased by 45.18 percent (from 17,262 to 30,870 in 2020). These findings indicate the growth of Pakse city during the study period.

Urban system equilibrium model in an asymmetric polycentric city and the influence of rail transit investment

Taking bus and subway into account, an asymmetric polycentric urban system equilibrium model is constructed to explore the impacts of rail transit on the distribution of residents and labor force in a linear polycentric urban system. By comparing the urban system equilibria before and after the introduction of rail transit, the influence of rail transit on urban performance is analyzed. The results show that the introduction of rail transit makes the advantaged center more attractive for the labor force, and further widens the economic level gap between the two business centers. Specifically, larger distance between the two commercial centers and the higher subway travel cost would strengthen the polarization effect caused by rail transit investment. Since the improvement of transportation makes it easier for residents to accept long-distance commuting and they are more willing to choose the jobs in the advanced center.