Concept Of Process Research Articles

Development of the Concept of Death and Grief Process in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Who Have Lost Relatives

Development of the Concept of Death and Grief Process in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities Who Have Lost Relatives

Conceptual framework of coaches’ decision-making in conventional sports

IntroductionA coach’s managerial and pedagogical tasks in the sports training process constitute the substantive core of their work, while decision-making serves as the fundamental method underpinning these tasks. Some decisions made by coaches result from deliberate, analytical thinking, which involves extensive information gathering, analysis, and discussion. Others, however, are made quickly and spontaneously, triggered by unforeseen situations during training or competition that demand immediate action. Consequently, the purpose of this study is to develop a conceptual framework for understanding coaches’ decision-making behavior in conventional sports. This framework aims to establish appropriate relationships between the various decisions coaches make during the training process and theoretical concepts related to decision-making, both in general and within the coaching context.MethodsTo design the research, we used the methodology of a conceptual paper and a “model paper” approach, which seeks to build a theoretical framework that predicts relationships between distinct research concepts and scientific disciplines, aiming to integrate them into a cohesive model of coaches’ decision-making behavior.ResultsThe proposed conceptual framework encompasses a comprehensive range of situations that may arise during the sports training process and potential ways to address them. This framework identifies different types of decisions and characteristics associated with coaches’ decision-making behavior. It incorporates various sport-specific and general theories of decision-making and cognitive functioning to offer a deeper understanding of how coaches process and execute decisions in diverse contexts.DiscussionThe developed conceptual framework outlines three primary types of decisions—strategic, tactical, and operational—each playing a distinct role in the broader sports training process. These decisions are based on different cognitive processes, which manifest in varied decision-making behaviors and are reinforced by specific leadership styles. The practical value of this framework lies in its potential application for selecting appropriate experts to address the diverse decision-making scenarios encountered in sports training. This ensures the alignment of decision-making styles with the requirements of specific training situations, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and outcomes of the coaching process.

The principle of justice in the jurisdictional process: some problems in law enforcement

Relevance. General theoretical study of the principle of justice in the legal process is relevant in light of the ever-increasing demand of our civil society for justice in general and in connection with its undeniable significance in legal proceedings - jurisdictional process. Study of the principle of justice from the standpoint of the general theory of law as a basic science enables branch sciences, such as criminal, civil, arbitration, administrative processes, to obtain the necessary information about the role and significance for them of the essence and content of the principle of justice as one of the basic principles in the system of procedural principles of modern jurisprudence. The purpose of this study is to attempt to show, based on the essence of justice as such, its determinacy of other principles of the legal process in general and its type - jurisdictional process, as well as individual problems in law enforcement in relation to this principle.Objectives. To disclose the idea of this article, the following objectives were set and solved: to define the concept of jurisdictional process; to correlate the principles of law and legal principles, as well as the principle of justice with other principles; to identify some problems in the legislative consolidation of the principle of justice in the jurisdictional process.Methodology. The methodological basis of the study includes general scientific techniques and methods of scientific knowledge, as well as special and specific scientific methods - formal-legal and interpretive.Results. This study allows us to determine the role and significance of the principle of justice in the jurisdictional process in relation to other procedural principles and to note some gaps (indifference) in the legislation.Conclusion. Given the unconditional significance of the principle of justice in the jurisdictional process, it is necessary to legislatively consolidate it in such procedural codes as the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation, the Civil Procedure Code of the Russian Federation and the Arbitration Procedure Code of the Russian Federation.

Flexible Model Proposals for Post-Disaster Temporary Housing in Architectural Design

Shelter is one of the most basic needs that emerged with the existence of humanity and is necessary for people to continue their lives. In addition to meeting physical needs, it also has social and cultural functions. Especially in the post-disaster process, it is essential to create temporary shelter units in the face of emerging problems. Since societies can be affected simultaneously in this process, needs must be met as quickly as possible. "Flexible container designs" are seen as a solution to this problem. Flexible container designs can provide significant advantages in meeting basic needs after a disaster and in terms of rapid intervention. The study aims to present flexible model suggestions that can be used to produce temporary shelter units. Because the production of temporary shelter units is essential in terms of flexibility due to reasons such as reusability, portability, limited design periods, etc. The study discusses the designs made by the students within the scope of the Structural System Information course of the Architecture Department of Gazi University Faculty of Architecture. The students were asked to produce solutions to problems such as the emergence of shelter needs for people after disasters, bringing containers to the need area, and serving different functions. The study reveals the value of the concepts of flexibility, portability, and modularity in the design of temporary shelter units through student designs; it emphasizes the importance of these concepts in design processes in both architectural education and architectural practices. The study will contribute to the development of innovative, flexible, and portable solutions.

Concepts for the Sustainable Hydrometallurgical Processing of End-of-Life Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries with an LFP cell chemistry are experiencing strong growth in the global battery market. Consequently, a process concept has been developed to recycle and recover critical raw materials, particularly graphite and lithium. The developed process concept consists of a thermal pretreatment to remove organic solvents and binders, flotation for anode–cathode separation, and hydrometallurgical processes for product recovery. It has been shown that a pretreatment step is necessary for efficient flotation. By increasing the thermal treatment temperatures up to 450 °C, recovery rates of up to 73% are achieved. Similar positive effects are observed with leaching, where leaching efficiencies increase with higher treatment temperatures up to 400 °C. The results indicate that the thermal treatment of the black mass significantly influences both flotation and hydrometallurgical processes.

A Comparison of Testimony and Expert Opinion in Proving Crimes from the Perspective of Imami Jurisprudence (With Emphasis on Compensation for Hair)

This study aims to examine the jurisprudential nature of "expert opinion" and its distinctions from "testimony" within the framework of Imami jurisprudence, with a particular focus on the subject of hair compensation (diyyat al-shaʿr). This study seeks to elucidate the similarities and differences between these two jurisprudential institutions from the perspective of Imami jurisprudence. It is evident that "expert opinion" and "testimony" share certain formal and substantive similarities, while significant differences also exist between them. In Imami jurisprudence, "expert opinion" refers to consulting individuals with expertise and experience for the purpose of establishing facts and making judicial decisions, whereas "testimony" pertains to the statements of individuals who have directly witnessed the occurrence of a crime. Employing a descriptive-analytical method, this study explored the theoretical foundations and conditions of these two concepts and analyzed their essential differences. Furthermore, jurisprudential evidence for consulting experts, including the Qur'an, traditions (riwayat), consensus (ijma), and the rational practice of the wise (binaʾ al-ʿuqalaʾ), has been comprehensively examined. The findings underscore the importance of accurately distinguishing between these two concepts in judicial processes and appropriately applying them based on the specific circumstances of the cases.

NUMERICAL MODEL OF DUST PERMEABILITY PROCESSES OF TEXTILE MATERIALS OF MINER’S SUIT

It is shown that improving the safety of miner’s suits is associated with the development of theoretical concepts of physical processes in textile materials. The current understanding of the passage of dusty air through a textile material does not always ensure the safety of miner’s suits. It has been established that one of the ways to solve this problem is to build and use digital twins of the processes of dust permeability of textile materials. The mechanisms of dusty air passage through a textile material are analyzed, a model of dust movement in the air flow in the immediate vicinity and structure of the textile material is proposed. A mathematical model of dust particle capture by structural elements of the fabric is compiled. Based on these ideas, a numerical model of dust permeability of a textile material is compiled, its solution is obtained using the example of fabric, an example of using the modeling results in calculating the dust permeability and dust capacity of textile materials is shown.

Contribution of V. I. Dobatkin Into the Development of Scientific Concepts and Practical Application of Processes of Structural Hardening of Aluminum Alloys

Contribution of V. I. Dobatkin Into the Development of Scientific Concepts and Practical Application of Processes of Structural Hardening of Aluminum Alloys

Fast multi-fidelity Gaussian processes with derivatives for complex system modeling

Abstract Accurately obtaining physics model information is essential for comprehending the mechanisms of physical dynamics. However, the inherent complexity of these models, especially in scenarios involving turbulence and irregular terrains, often requires significant computational resources to acquire high-fidelity (HF) data. While deep learning-based approaches have demonstrated considerable potential, they generally necessitate large volumes of training data and often face challenges in efficiently integrating physical information, such as derivatives. Leveraging the concept of multi-fidelity (MF) surrogate model and Gaussian processes (GPs), we introduce a novel approach, fast MF GPs with derivatives, in which the posterior mean of the low-fidelity (LF) model replaces the prior mean of the HF model, with the relationship between the two encapsulated by an unknown function. To speed up convergence during likelihood function optimization, we also initialize the kernel of the HF model using the best hyperparameters from the LF model. This model seamlessly integrates derivative information, facilitating accurate reconstruction of general physical models by synthesizing data from multiple fidelities, including derivatives. To address computational demands, we incorporate kernel approximation techniques based on structured kernel interpolation with derivatives. The effectiveness of our proposed method is validated through three case studies: (1) solving a partial differential equation describing fluid or scalar transport in a 1D domain, (2) reconstructing a high-resolution local turbulence velocity field using the Johns Hopkins forced isotropic turbulence dataset, and (3) predicting the surface of a rugged mountainous area while finding the peak via Bayesian optimization. Comparative analysis against four other algorithms underscores the superiority of our approach across multiple fields and highlights its significant potential for engineering applications.

THE LEXICON OF CONTEMPORARY WAR TIME: COMPRESSIVE PROFESSIONAL SLANG UNITS IN THE UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE

The article seeks to reveal the concept of compressive processes implemented in the professional slang of Ukrainian military people and volunteers. It is a conti nuati on of a series of works covering the cur- of Ukrainian military people and volunteers. It is a conti nuati on of a series of works covering the cur- of Ukrainian military people and volunteers. It is a conti nuati on of a series of works covering the cur- Ukrainian military people and volunteers. It is a conti nuati on of a series of works covering the cur- Ukrainian military people and volunteers. It is a conti nuati on of a series of works covering the cur- military people and volunteers. It is a conti nuati on of a series of works covering the cur- military people and volunteers. It is a conti nuati on of a series of works covering the cur- people and volunteers. It is a conti nuati on of a series of works covering the cur- people and volunteers. It is a conti nuati on of a series of works covering the cur- and volunteers. It is a conti nuati on of a series of works covering the cur- and volunteers. It is a conti nuati on of a series of works covering the cur- volunteers. It is a conti nuati on of a series of works covering the cur- volunteers. It is a continuation of a series of works covering the cur- rent processes in language and speech. The main focus here is placed on abbreviation and univerbation as the processes able to create compressed modification of nominative units – both analytical, and synthetic, i.e., the processes belonging to internal, speech-based word formation. The topicality of the paper lies in its focus on phenomena that gradually become the history of the Ukrainian language and Slavic studies as a whole, including neologization and adjacent phenomena. Тhe research aims to define the productivity of compressives as units of military discourse, on one hand, and as the emergent linguistic material, on the other. The objectives of the study are as follows: 1) to separate compressives from the traditional derivates; 2) to determine the criteria for distinguishing the main compressive processes – abbreviation and univerbation; 3) to formulate the causes of the emergence of the investigated slang; 4) to give reasoning for the study of compressives in military discourse as a pro- spective research issue. The main research methods include the descriptive and structural ones, as they help demonstrate the specificity of univerbs and abbreviation as instances of speech compression. We have utilized the dis- tributive analysis approach to determine the types of nominative units’ transformation. Military discourse is the field of language functioning that fosters the production of neologisms emerging as a result of different types of compression. It reflects the dynamic nature of military discourse with its need to convey maximum amount of information within the minimum period of time, striving for clearance, laconic forms, and rich content. Within the range of Ukrainian military lexicon under analysis, we single out nouns (formed by means of abbreviation, univerbation, and simulation of univerbation) as well as verbs and their verb forms (which often result from univerbation). The emergence of compressive nominations in question follows the general tendency of lexical nomination towards modifying analytical or complex synthetic units into shorter speech segments, being a universal feature of the current state of the Indo-European languages as a whole.

Interaction of рarticles of different size classes in the separation flows

At present, theoretical concepts of gravitational separation processes are mainly limited by the study of the interaction between a flow and a solitary particle. Then the main conclusions of this analysis are applied to a mass process. However, this analysis is absolutely insufficient, because some elementary phenomena such as the ingress of coarse particles into the fine product output and vice versa cannot be interpreted from its standpoint. It is also impossible to predict the results of the classification of a material with a specific granulometric composition on a specific apparatus on its basis. This article discusses o more complete model of the process. It is based on the behavior of a plurality of particles of different sizes. This made it possible to determine the probalitity of particles of different sizes in the separation flows. This is how on additional parameter is obtained in the general process model.

The evaluation of a lean healthcare concept to improve the implementation of Digital Health innovations in secondary health care: a qualitative study within a Dutch hospital setting

BackgroundDigital health innovations are considered a promising avenue in transforming the resourcing, organization and delivery of healthcare services and are often nurtured in organization-based innovation labs. One of their biggest challenges is developing effective processes for sifting through ideas. To improve the existing work process, innovation management is often rooted in lean thinking principles. To illustrate the optimization of the efficiency of innovation processes, an example of a lean innovation process concept will be evaluated in this study.MethodsThe setting of this study was the Health Innovation Lab (HIL) of the Maastricht University Medical Center + (MUMC +) in the Netherlands. The aim was to evaluate its lean “speed dating” concept to improve the implementation of Digital Health innovations in secondary health care. A qualitative study was performed based on a focus group and semi-structured interviews. 36 stakeholders were selected by purposive sampling. Data was collected from 11 respondents. The transcripts of the focus group and interviews were coded according to the open and axial coding phases of the methods of Grounded Theory.ResultsFive major themes emerged during the thematic analysis of the transcriptions: (1) Preparation before the Sign in, (2) Mapping out the process between Sign in and Sign out, (3) Defining the roles and deliverables of experts, (4) Guiding the idea owner, and (5) Supporting capacity of resources.ConclusionsThrough multidisciplinary interaction, by encouraging creative thinking and by fostering innovative behavior, innovation labs cultivate the development of innovative solutions. While the creative phase of innovation commonly exhibits non-linearity, most innovation pilots and implementations follow a linear path. This linearity seems to contradict the importance of flexible approaches to prevent waste in the context of innovation. However, our results suggest that improving cooperation between stakeholders may be a strategy to mitigate this effect. This paper broadens the knowledge on how multidisciplinary interaction during a lean innovation process can be improved, thereby enhancing the implementation of DH innovations.

FORMATION OF MARKETING AUTOMATION SYSTEM

PROBLEM STATEMENT. This article highlights the main problems and prospects for the development of a marketing automation system through the lens of academic research. RESEARCH OBJECTIVE. The aim of the article is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the main approaches to the formation of a marketing automation system through the lens of modern academic research, which will allow identifying the most promising approaches from the perspective of practical implementation. RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS. It is hypothesized that the key method, regardless of the approach to the formation of a marketing automation system (MAS), is the approach known as project management. METHODS. The author utilized general scientific and specialized research methods. Systematic method and content analysis were used to define the key concepts of the marketing automation process. Comparative analysis was used to identify differences between approaches to forming MAS in B2B and B2C sectors. Case study method was used to investigate specific examples of MAS formation in various business organizations. RESULTS. It has been determined that scientists successfully highlight many of the key elements of of Marketing Automation Systems (MAS), particularly focusing on specific aspects of marketing automation functions. However, there remains a need for further research on the approaches, methods, and tools for MAS development. Specifically, when considering the effect of implementing comprehensive, multifunctional, and integrated systems, the impact is undoubtedly extensive, especially in the case of leading martech companies, as documented by researchers. The study of their experience in developing of MAS, not only in the context of advancing technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and others, but also the challenge of integrating the human component with the corresponding software in this process, should become one of the primary directions for future research. CONCLUSIONS. It has been shown that the problem of forming a marketing automation system is gradually moving beyond the scope of business activities of companies and becoming the subject of academic research. At the same time, specialized studies still predominantly focus on specific aspects of the application of marketing automation (MA) functions, which are potentially considered as components of a holistic MAS. It has been proven that the main practical approaches to forming MAS are independent development and implementation by the business organization itself; acquisition of a ready-made solutions; or a combination of both approaches with corresponding advantages and risks. KEYWORDS: marketing; marketing automation; marketing automation system; project management; business processes; marketing processes.

Fuzzy modelling and cost optimization of fault-tolerant system with service interruption.

Redundancy and maintainability-supported fault-tolerant machining systems are used in many industries to achieve pre-specified reliability and system capability. In this investigation, a non-Markov model for the machining system has been developed by involving the concepts of server vacation, server breakdown, and reboot process. The server may fail and undergo primary repair which may be unsuccessful in recovering the server. In case of imperfect server repair, an additional repair is also performed to bring the server back into functional mode. By using the supplementary variable for the residual repair, we obtain the analytic solution of the finite population M/G/1 queueing model for the performance prediction of FTMS. The method of parametric non-linear programming has been implemented to evaluate the performance measures in both crisp and fuzzy environments. The meta-heuristic approaches PSO, GA and classical optimization technique quasi-Newton method are employed to determine the optimal design descriptors by minimizing the total cost. The sensitivity of performance indices with respect to system parameters has been examined for the specific repair time distributions by taking illustrations.

Structural benefits on prescription? Exploring potentials and challenges of the pSVV concept in the approval process of digital health applications in Germany

With the introduction of the Digital Healthcare Act (DVG) at the end of 2019, digital health applications (DiGA) were included in the statutory health insurance in Germany. DiGA are digital medical products whose primary function is based on digital technologies. In the definition of the approval process, the term "therapeutic benefit", which is crucial to the evaluation of pharmaceuticals, was expanded to include the broader concept of "positive healthcare effect" ("pVE"). In particular, the concept of "patient-relevant structural and procedural improvements" (pSVV) has been introduced alongside the well-known "medical benefit" to facilitate market access for applications that specifically aim to strengthen the role of the patient in healthcare. Three and a half years after the implementation of DiGA, it has become evident that the concept of pSVV has not yet been adopted in the healthcare system to the extent intended by the legislation. As of July 1st 2024, only one of the 56 listed DiGA uses pSVV as a primary endpoint, with ten others using pSVV as a secondary endpoint. A qualitative approach was chosen to explore the new and under-researched topic of DiGA and, in particular, pSVV. The Grounded Theory method was applied in combination with the Gioia method, which is particularly suitable for analyzing innovative subject areas. The inductive approach allows for new concepts to be developed from the data of the study participants, thus supporting flexible and dynamic theory building. Decision-makers from groups including DiGA manufacturers with and without pSVV, manufacturers of digital medical products without DiGA approval, consultancies, and institutions involved in the DiGA approval process were included in the study by conducting semi-structured interviews. The evaluation was conducted through a multi-step analysis leading to the identification of first-order concepts, second-order themes, and aggregated dimensions. The developed data structure was supported by the presentation of relevant quotes as part of the Anhang A. The analysis indicates that refining the benefit definition for the pSVV categories defined in the DiGA guidelines is critical to the successful establishment of the pSVV concept. Additionally, further analysis of potential methods for demonstrating pSVV, suitable measurement tools, and the general inclusion of economic considerations in the benefit analysis appear sensible. The qualitative analysis demonstrates that refining the pSVV concept and defining appropriate measurement methods are essential for a successful implementation in the German healthcare system. An economic evaluation could bring objectivity to the debate on DiGA costs and contribute to transparency in the approval process. Further research and the involvement of key stakeholders are necessary to clarify the intended benefits within the pSVV categories, thereby promoting the introduction of digital health applications with a particular focus on empowering patients in healthcare.

Do counselor candidates have individualizing or binding moral foundations?

ABSTRACT Recent research has highlighted the application of moral foundations theory in counseling settings as it can provide a complex framework to understand the concept of morality, moral diversity, values, and decision-making processes. The emergence and development of social justice and multicultural counseling competencies has particularly raised important concerns regarding the application of values in counseling. The present study examined moral foundations as predictors of counseling students’ universality – diversity orientation. Three hundred and fifty-six counseling students at the undergraduate level participated in the research (M age = 21.86, SD = 2.26, 77.1% female). The results of a series of multiple regression analyses indicated that individualizing foundations were stronger predictors of universality – diversity orientation. Fairness was the only significant predictor of the behavioral aspect of universality – diversity orientation (diversity of contact), while fairness and care robustly predicted the cognitive aspect of universality – diversity orientation (relativistic appreciation). Care, authority, and loyalty significantly predicted the emotional aspect (comfort with differences). Overall, these results suggest that the participating counselor candidates were more likely to rely on individualizing foundations for cultural competence.

Implementation of the Tri Hita Karana Concept in the Science Learning Process

Implementation of the Tri Hita Karana Concept in the Science Learning Process

Valorisation of anaerobic digestate to nutrients and humic substances

Nutrient-rich product fractions were produced from abundant, yet currently chemically under-utilized nutrients-containing feedstock, residual digestate formed during anaerobic digestion (AD). The objective of this research was to experiment individually three sub-processes, i.e., precipitation of organic humic substances and phosphorus from the digestate reject water, liberation of reject water nitrogen as ammonia gas during the lime treatment and recovering it with membrane contactor (MC), and finally novel utilization of ammonia for leaching nitrogen-enriched organic substances from the digestate residue. With calcium precipitation, the main part of the phosphorus and significant part of organic material could be precipitated, and simultaneously ammonium could be liberated with good yield as ammonia gas, so that it could be recovered by MC. On the other hand, ammonia could be used with promising results as an extraction media, by which the solubility of the organic matter and the content of nitrogen attached to the soluble organic fraction could be significantly increased. Hence, all sub-processes were found to achieve their goals and digestate could be successfully utilized as a feedstock for manufacture of varying nutrient-rich products. Combining these three subprocesses together enables the development of novel cascading process concept, in which treated product stream can be used in the next process step and in which each subprocess step benefits the next.

Electrochemical Synthesis with Flow Electrodes: An Innovative Process Concept from Biobased Ressources to Polymers

Electrochemical production of chemicals aims to enable the direct use of renewable electricity and sustainable resources such as biomass. A promising biobased product is the polymer furan-2,5-dicarboxylate (PEF). This polymer is synthesized from hemicellulosic biomass via the intermediates 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA). The synthesis step from HMF to FDCA can take place via an electrochemical route, which is focus of this work.The main limitation of electrochemical processes is restricting the active area to the electrode surface. We aim to overcome this limitation by suspending catalyst-coated particles in the electrolyte - a so-called slurry electrode or flow electrode. Flow electrodes have already successfully found applications in desalination or energy storage, but we want to show that electrochemical synthesis can also benefit from flow electrodes. This is why, in this work, we show that the electrochemical production of FDCA with flow electrodes is possible. For that we deposit the catalyst NiOOH/Ni(OH)2 on a particle substrate. The coated particles, suspended in 0.1M KOH solution, compose the flow electrode. The flow electrode flows through an electrochemical flow cell, where the catalyst coated particles contact the external current supply at the anodic current collector. This current collectors consists of pure nickel, which does not catalyze the electrochemical oxidation of HMF to FDCA. Our results show that the process concept works, and the synthesis of FDCA happens on the particles within the flow electrode.We investigated the impact of the particle substrate on the reaction. For that we coated the catalyst on different particle substrates (graphite, glass, and nickel) and used them in a flow electrode. The highest conversion can be achieved with graphite particles, whereas the reaction performs significantly worse on glass particles.We also explore the reaction mechanisms taking place. The results indicate that the reaction mechanism covers two steps: The catalytic oxidation of HMF to FDCA and the electrochemical catalyst regeneration. These steps in the reaction mechanism do not necessarily have to take place simultaneously. The particles can be pre-charged by applying electrical current without reactant HMF in the solution. When HMF is added after the pre-charging step, the catalytic conversion to HMF increases compared to non-pre-charged particles.Our findings have significant implications for the practical application of the FDCA production process. Flow electrodes allow the process to operate even with fluctuating substrate concentrations. Without HMF, the particles can be charged, converting the inactive nickel species to the active one. Once HMF becomes available again, the particles' catalytic capacity can convert it to FDCA directly. This dynamic operation of the process enhances its efficiency and makes it more adaptable to real-world conditions, potentially paving the way for its large-scale implementation.

Combined Electrolysis and Steam Methane Reforming for Optimized, Sustainable Methanol and Green Hydrogen Production

The depletion of fossil raw materials and the environmental impact of their combustion is forcing the chemical industry to change. Increased social awareness and governmental regulations, supported by subsidies, accelerate this necessary change. In hard-to-abate sectors and chemical production processes where direct electrification is not applicable, green hydrogen is a key component for decarbonization. Green hydrogen, produced through water electrolysis powered by renewable energies, couples the power and chemical industries, realizing indirect electrification within the chemical industry.Methanol is an important hydrogen derivate, serving as a base chemical, fuel or gasoline additive, alongside its potential role as a hydrogen carrier and CO2 sink. Following ammonia, methanol is the second largest hydrogen consumer in the chemical sector, with growing demand in the future due to its use, e.g., as a drop-in fuel in overseas transportation. Traditionally, methanol is produced from fossil feedstocks such as natural gas. In a steam methane reforming or autothermal reforming process, natural gas and steam are converted to synthesis gas. This synthesis gas contains hydrogen, carbon monoxide and CO2 and reacts to methanol in a subsequent process step.Recent progress in catalyst development allows for economic methanol synthesis directly from green hydrogen and CO2, consequently replacing fossil feedstock with water, green electricity and CO2 from unavoidable or biological sources or captured from ambient air. The amount of green hydrogen produced by electrolysis to meet the overall demand for methanol requires a substantial scale-up of electrolysis technology and large amounts of green electricity, which is currently a long-term prospect. Therefore, transitional solutions with a reduced carbon footprint and, thus, a lower consumption of fossil raw materials are necessary to cover the demand for methanol in the short to medium term.We present a transitional solution that combines a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis parallel to a steam methane reformer to produce conventional synthesis gas mixed with hydrogen and CO2 for downstream methanol synthesis. This combination aims to produce both, low-carbon methanol and green hydrogen. It serves as a bridging solution to meet the growing methanol demand with today's limited availability and volatility of renewable energy until a sufficient technical readiness level and scale-up of electrolysis technology is achieved and renewable energy becomes more abundant.The combined process is investigated and optimized depending on its boundary conditions, such as power, natural gas or biogas availability, feedstock costs, direct and indirect CO2 emissions, product flexibility and intensive schemes. We will demonstrate the influence of these parameters on the overall process in order to determine whether a bivalent feed approach for sustainable methanol synthesis with a green hydrogen by-product is advantageous in certain scenarios.Results are obtained from a detailed process simulation of the overall process chain. Therefore, a PEM electrolysis model is developed on a cell level, and a flexible electrolysis plant following a fluctuating power profile is considered in the overall optimization model. Furthermore, PEM electrolysis is being assessed for its compatibility and integration with traditional processes. This evaluation includes studying the impact of varying synthesis gas compositions on the methanol production process, as well as the overall feasibility of the process concept.