Information System Module Research Articles

Implications of landscape changes for ecosystem services and biodiversity: A national assessment in Ecuador

Ecuadorian ecosystems experience high pressure due to anthropogenic activities and climate change. Despite the need of regular monitoring of biodiversity and ecosystem services (BES), attempts to assess the current and future interdependencies of BES and landscape changes are still lacking. This study suggests a spatial assessment of the capacity of ecosystems/land use types to provide BES as status quo and its future development under scenarios of deforestation and climate change. To address data scarcity and improve legitimacy, spatial modeling was combined with participatory approaches. Specifically, changes in landscape pattern were simulated using a modeling platform that combines Geographic Information System (GIS) and Cellular Automaton (CA) modules. Experts in ecosystem conservation and management participated through surveys and workshops. Food, drinking water, service water, soil erosion control, water flow regulation, pollination/seed dispersal, regulation of macro climate, and landscape aesthetic/amenity were identified as the most relevant ES. Among the forest ecosystems, Páramo-related ecosystems were regarded to provide multiple ES with high capacities. Compared to the current status, the deforestation scenario showed to decrease most BES by 20–25 %, while increasing food provision by 5 %, as a trade-off. Regarding the climate change scenarios, the “Representative Concentration Pathways” (RCP) by 2070 were simulated with an increase in temperature of 2 °C (RCP 2.6) and of 4 °C (RCP 6.0). RCP 6.0 showed more noticeable impact than RCP 2.6, which caused a decrease in most BES whereas an increase in food provision due to the possible expansion of arable land into higher altitudes. The results of the spatial assessment also indicated high and low potential areas for BES provision. Such information can support decision-making for BES management e.g., priority areas for actions. Furthermore, the applied spatially explicit assessment could be a starting point for a regular assessment of BES, which has not yet been implemented in Ecuador.

Trends and problems of e-justice enforcement in Ukraine

The paper aims to explain the trends and problems of the electronic justice development in Ukraine. Within the research the tasks include an analysis of the regulatory documents and organizational features of the implementation the certain measures of court digitalization.
 The methodological basis of the study. The main scientific method used in the article is deductive. In the study conditions, a gradual transition is made from the general problems of e-justice implementation to the peculiarities of functioning of its individual subsystems. After that, several proposals are substantiated for its improvement in the future.
 The structure of the article is formed in accordance with theoretical and analytical tasks. It also reflects the use of certain methods of scientific research and scientific materials.
 The theoretical method is used during the study of the regulatory documents and problems of electronic justice implementation. The materials for the method application are legislative acts, regulations, strategy and scientific literature.
 The tabular, analytical and generalization methods were used to study the dynamics of applying the video conference mode for the trial and trials recording by technical tools. The materials for applying the method are data from the Ukrainian Judicial Authority Portal.
 Results. In the article, the legal norms of the Unified Judicial Information and Telecommunication System Modules’ functioning have been studied. The main reasons for the low number of applications submitted through the e-court were determined, and the participation of a third party (Center of the Provision of Administrative Services) was justified to increase the use of digital court services and their popularization. The necessity of clarifying the norm of the Regulation on the procedure of functioning the separate subsystems (modules) of the Unified Judicial Information Telecommunication System regarding the mandatory duplication the digital version of documents with a paper one for trial parties, if the other party does not use e-judicial methods, is substantiated. The dynamics video conferencing mode and technical tools use in the trial were carried out, and the reasons for the identified trends were substantiated. Specific features and problems of using electronic evidence in digital justice are outlined.
 Conclusions. Solving the organizational problems and eliminating legal inaccuracies will allow achieving the goal of implementing e-justice.

Research on the transformation of Human Resource Sharing Center under the background of Artificial Intelligence - Take Haier Group as an example

With the reform of industry 4.0, Internet of Things and other modes, sharing economy is booming as a new economic form. Through the integrated utilization of excess capacity and idle resources, enterprises build platforms for sharing technology, finance and human resources to achieve win-win scale benefits shared by users. Senior managers of enterprises re-examine the role of HR, and organize human resource management, build a human resource-sharing center, and centralize, standardize and specialize transactional human resource base services. With the background of artificial intelligence, this paper studies the intelligent transformation of the human resource-sharing center of Haier Group. Using human resources sharing center theory analysis of Haier group human resources sharing center operation status, based on zero signature, zero delay and zero distance of the best experience goal, from the guest induction, pay payment and information system construction three key business, business process analysis, found that induction process, low efficiency, business consulting information lag and talent structure. Through in-depth analysis of the causes of the problem, business process optimization, and use artificial intelligence information technology business model innovation, induction process, pay process, information system and other business modules and talent development channel and talent cultivation system transformation to save operating costs, improve efficiency and organizational efficiency. Through the study of the transformation case of the human resource-sharing center of Haier Group, it can provide successful models and reference for the construction and transformation of the human resource-sharing center of other enterprises, and enrich the theory of the human resource-sharing center.

OP40 An Initiative To Identify The Long-Term Effects Of COVID-19: Turkish Ministry Of Health (MoH) COVID-19 Follow-Up Centers

IntroductionDuring COVID-19 pandemic Follow-up Centers were established by Turkish Ministry of Health (MoH) to detect possible complications in recovered COVID-19 patients at an early stage and make necessary interventions on time. It was aimed to reveal the short, medium and long-term effects of the disease by monitoring regularly. The Follow-up Center algorithms were designed by 10 clinicians of different branches with the support from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The follow-ups were made for one year in two pilot centers by using the health information systems infrastructure. In the dissemination process, Follow-Up centers were established initially in 24 and subsequently in 81 provinces.MethodsIn this study, the establishment, dissemination, operation and patient follow-up process of the COVID-19 Follow-up Centers were examined. The one-year (between 1 December 2021 and 1 December 2022) data obtained were analyzed. The patient follow-up;•was made at 0, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months for the first year,•planned to be made twice in the second year and the following years if needed.In the first year, people who received 3 follow-ups by using the forms and scales in the integrated information system modules were assumed to be followed up regularly.ResultsAmong the one-year data obtained from the COVID-19 follow-up centers, the total number of follow-ups, the distribution of follow-ups by date, gender and age groups and symptoms according to time were examined. In the first year; 11,288 people were included in the follow-ups and 18,328 follow-ups were made; 2,462 people were followed-up regularly. The followed up people consisted of 51.8% women; 48.3% of them were men. The incidence of symptoms decreased from 1,198 people in the first follow-up and to 180 people in the third follow-up.ConclusionsThe establishment of Follow-up Centers is considered to be an important initiative to generate systematic data on the long-term effects of COVID-19. It was concluded that conducting studies using two-year data obtained from the follow-up centers, especially for complications, would be beneficial for management of the COVID-19 pandemic and in preparation for similar pandemics.

Modern approaches and influence of digitalization in assessment of the benefits and efficiency of management in agriculture

The purpose of the work was to substantiate modern approaches and the influence of digitalization in assessing the benefits and efficiency of management in agriculture. The concepts of “benefit” and “efficiency” have been identified their features and differences have been defined in the article. The existing modern approaches in determining and evaluating the eff ectiveness of management decisions in various organizational structures of the agro-industrial complex from individual agricultural enterprises to executive authorities have been presented and analyzed in the article. The importance of one of the priority directions for today is the introduction of various digital technologies in the agricultural sector to improve the efficiency of management in the domestic agroindustrial complex at the level of state and sectoral state programs, as well as various special, sectoral territorial projects and developments. The extremely important issue of the need to improve existing and develop new methods for assessing the benefi ts and eff ectiveness of management decisions has been discussed in the paper, the creation of specialized modules of information and analytical systems and software products that simplify the acquisition of data for a multi-criteria assessment of the resulting and eff ectiveness of management decisions, which are being made and already made. The possibility of the subsequent widespread introduction of these innovations is being considered, which can dramatically increase the transparency of data and the awareness of stakeholders with the results of an objective assessment of the effects and effectiveness of management decisions.

Assessment of the effects and effects of management in agriculture: modern approaches and the impact of digitalization

The article gives definitions of the concepts "effect" and "efficiency", their features and differences are indicated. Presented and analyzed are the existing modern approaches to determining and evaluating the effectiveness of managerial decisions in various organizational structures of the agro-industrial complex (from agricultural enterprises to executive authorities). The importance of one of the priority areas for today was noted — the introduction of various digital technologies in the agricultural sector to improve management efficiency in the domestic agro-industrial complex at the level of republican, sectoral state programs, as well as various special and sectoral and territorial projects, developments, etc. An extremely important question is raised about the need to improve existing and develop new methods for assessing the effects and effectiveness of management decisions, creating specialized modules of information and analytical systems and software products that simplify data acquisition for multi-criteria assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of existing and already adopted management decisions with the possibility of subsequent wide implementation of these innovations that can dramatically increase the transparency and awareness of stakeholders about the results of an objective assessment of the effects and effectiveness of management decisions.

THE PROCESS OF DESIGNING THE INFORMATION-ANALYTICAL MODEL OF UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT IN THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION SYSTEM

The creation and implementation concept regarding the information-analytical system of university management is based on the idea of efficient and scientifically grounded usage of modern pedagogical and information-communication technologies. Structurally, the concept consists of three components: organizational, pedagogical and technological. Model of information-analytical system of entrepreneurship education & university management is built with the usage of modular architecture, which provides standardized realization of its particular parts (modules). This makes it possible to develop several independent modules simultaneously by different developers. It is revealed that the implementation of information system modules, which is based on the complex usage of different modeling technologies and takes into account the complex relationships between all educational process subjects, in particular, characterized by the integrated use of object-oriented modeling of complex systems and imitation systems modeling technologies is an effective tool for research and development of new technologies for managing the university's educational process.

УНИВЕРСИТЕТТЕГІ ҒЫЛЫМИ-ПЕДАГОГИКАЛЫҚ ҚЫЗМЕТКЕРДІҢ МОТИВАЦИЯЛАУҒА АРНАЛҒАН АҚПАРАТТЫҚ ТЕХНОЛОГИЯЛАРДЫ ҚОЛДАНУ

Izbassova Nurgul Lecturer at the Department of Economics Sh.Yessenov Caspian state university of technology and engineering, Аktau, Kazakhstan Zhilkishbayev Askhat Doctoral student educational program 8D01101 - «Pedagogy and psychology»;Sh.Yessenov Caspian state university of technology and engineering, Аktau, Kazakhstan APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES FOR MOTIVATION OF WORK OF THE STAFF OF THE UNIVERSITY Аbstract. The principles of functioning of the information system (IS) for ranking indicators of the effectiveness of the work of university teachers have been developed. Ranking underlies the IS module for calculating teacher ratings. The article proposes an organizational and technical solution that provides effective support for IP, scaling, integration of primary data that come from both the faculty and rating commissions.The proposed information system is adaptive, since it provides settings for the system of indicators and the rules for evaluating the results and the accounting process depending on the indicators. The proposed IS is harmonized with international practices and the management standard ISO 9001:2008. The most important task of the digital development of our economy is to ensure the digital transformation of science and higher education based on the improvement of the quality of training of specialists. Research shows that higher education is an imperative for the development of a digital society that qualitatively improves the efficiency of intellectual work based on the use of creative, heuristic and digital methods and technologies. The system of higher education institutions not only creates technologies for training future specialists in the digital economy, but also creates new digital educational technologies, content, services, digital cooperation and interaction spaces based on intellectual knowledge. Human potential, enthusiasm of scientific and pedagogical staff, interest in work results and pedagogical feedback are priority areas of strategic development of education and science. The field of higher education is faced with digital innovations related to the use of online and offline learning technologies, conducting scientific research and performing other types of work. Modern working conditions of educational organizations determine the use of digital tools that are available and important for the performance of work functions. Digitization processes affect labor conditions and components of its effectiveness, create conditions for increasing labor productivity in the provision of educational services. Digital transformation contributes to quick and efficient search for information, improvement of the quality of the educational process and, as a result, educational services, increasing labor productivity by increasing its efficiency. Key words: information technology, staff motivation, rating, scientific and pedagogical workers, incentive efficiency, workstation, browser, database server, web server.

A SOFTWARE SOLUTION FOR QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF BUSINESS PROCESS MODELS

One of the primary tools of the BPM (Business Process Management) paradigm is business process modeling. Business scenarios can be presented in the form of graphical models that can be easily understood by both Information Technology (IT) professionals and non-IT professionals – business analysts, software customers, department heads, top managers, and other stakeholders interested in business process improvement – using business process modeling. Small and large businesses can capture their operations in the form of graphic diagrams using business process modeling as the fundamental tool of the BPM approach, which can then be brainstormed by business analysts to uncover ways to optimize organizational workflows. Typically, business process improvement is accomplished by the automation of operations that have been recognized as “bottlenecks” following analysis. However, analyzing a business process model is only viable if it is clear and correct in terms of compliance with both the notation used and the actual business process it reflects. Therefore, this work examines the structural measures of the BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation) business process model. It is assumed that business process models that violate business process modeling rules are neither understandable nor suitable for further work with them, which can also lead to various errors occurring during the stage of business process analysis, as well as the stage of its improvement and implementation of proposed changes, i.e., during development, testing, and maintenance of distinct software components, information system modules, and so on. The object of this work is a process of quality assessment of business process models created using the BPMN notation. The subject of this work is a software solution for the quality assessment of business process models. The goal of this work is the evaluation of a probability of errors in business process models to improve their quality.

A SOFTWARE SOLUTION TO WORK WITH A DATABASE OF BUSINESS PROCESS MODELS AND ANALYZE THEIR STRUCTURAL MEASURES

Business process modeling is one of the main tools of the BPM (Business Process Management) concept. With the help of business process modeling, business scenarios can be presented in the form of graphical models that can be easily understood by both information technology (IT) professionals and non-IT professionals – business analysts, software customers, department heads, top managers, and other stakeholders interested in business process improvement. Business process improvement is usually done through the automation of activities, which were identified as “bottlenecks” after analysis. However, it is possible to analyze a business process model only if it is clear and correct in terms of compliance with both the notation used and the real business process it depicts. This paper considers the analysis of BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation) business process model structural measures. It is assumed that business process models, which by their structural features violate rules of business process modeling, are neither understandable nor suitable for further work with them, which also can lead to various errors occurring at the stage of business process analysis, as well as at the stage of its improvement and implementation of proposed changes, i.e., during development, testing and maintenance of distinct software components, information system modules or BPM-system scenarios that ensure business process execution. Therefore, in this paper, we propose to identify the main elements of BPMN business process models and their structural measures that affect models’ understandability and maintainability and could be sources of errors. Considering selected measures, it is proposed to calculate respective values for a large collection of BPMN business process models, and then study compliance with theoretical business process modeling guidelines on practice when real business process models are designed. In order to provide efficient storage and processing of a large collection of BPMN business process models data, there were developed a database, and a software component. Results of analysis of BPMN business process model structural measures obtained using developed database and software component are demonstrated and discussed. The conclusion is made, as well as future research directions in this field are formulated.

A Business Framework of Architecture for a Retail Information System

Purpose: Retail is one of the most important sectors in modern life. Retail information systems support organizational processes in retail chains. Since such systems are very complex, they need to be structured in a framework based on actual business requirements for understanding the nature and sources of retail information systems. This article focuses on developing a business framework of architecture for a retail information system. This framework allows us to explore the main modules of retail information system. Design/methodology/approach: Research is based mainly on theoretical studies of retail information systems. Findings: As a result, we developed a framework that enables integration of processes in the following areas: assortment management, floor planning, shelf space allocation, pricing strategies, promotion, and store operations. Such solutions allow, among others, for optimization of available shelf space, reducing out-of-stocks, increasing employee productivity, enhance company profitability and improve customer satisfaction. Research limitations/implications: Because of the fact that in retail organizations, RIS modules are generally managed by different departments, some issues in implementation and data transfer could appear. Moreover, in the current framework, there is no artificial intelligence or the Internet of Things included. Originality/value: The results of the research can be used both by retail information systems developers and by retail managers in traditional and online retailing.

Optimization of an information system module for solving a direct gravimetry problem using a genetic algorithm

Optimal approaches to solving many problems are required in many areas. One of these areas is the determination of the occurrence of gravity anomalies in oil and gas fields. In this paper is proposed a new approach for determining the source of gravity anomalies in an oil and gas fields by estimating the gravity parameters associated with simple-shaped bodies such as a homogeneous sphere, a horizontal prism, and a vertical step. The approach was implemented in the computational module of the GeoM information system for optimizing the solution of a series of direct gravimetry problems using a genetic algorithm (GA). Approach is based on solving the direct gravimetry problem to minimize the discrepancy of gravity variations by the genetic algorithm. The method allows to select values simultaneously for several parameters of the studied environment. The task is realized through successive approximations based on a given initial approximation of the medium. The paper indicates the initial calculation parameters and criteria for finding optimal solutions for models of the geological environment. The calculations were carried out for such models of the environment as a homogeneous sphere, a horizontal prism and a vertical ledge. For calculations, the results of gravimetric monitoring at one of the Kazakh oil and gas fields were used. The paper demonstrates the operation of the algorithm and presents the results of modeling for three available field profiles. The obtained results of the system showed an acceptable accuracy of the algorithm up to 10-11. The genetic algorithm made it possible to significantly increase the reliability of the model and reduce the working time for analyzing the measured gravitational field

DESIGN OF MEDICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS USER INTERFACE

The publication considers the relevance and purpose of medical information systems, as well as the tasks that should be solved by medical workers with their help. Functional capabilities and main modules of medical information systems were inspected. A list of the most powerful information systems is given, according to the recommendations of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, for use in medical institutions. Since each medical information system has different modules with a unique interface, this requires certain skills to work with the system, understand the properties and principles of designing the user interface. The concept of the user interface is investigated, and its properties are specified. The main principles of the user interface design and quantitative methods of assessing its usability are described. Based on the result of the analysis, the strengths and weaknesses of methods for assessing the convenience of the user interface were identified. In particular, the complexity analysis method gives the possibility to investigate the actions and use of the system from the user's point of view, as well as the parameters that are responsible for the functionality of the system. It has been found that increasing the complexity of the interface leads to an increase in the number of operations that can be carried out in the medical information system. In turn, the use of the GOMS method makes it possible to evaluate the performance of the information system and step by step investigate its effectiveness, predicting the usability of the interface. On the one hand, a correct assessment of the interface complexity will make it possible to rationally adjust the process of the development of medical information systems on the basis of the user’s previous skills. On the other hand, knowledge of the principles of designing the user interface and its properties will make it possible to effectively and fully use their functional capabilities in professional activities.

Educational ERP solutions for Higher Institutions of Learning: With an Emphasis on Human Capital Management Component

This paper promotes for adoption of educational enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) in the higher institutions of learning (HIL). It suggests for consideration of human capital management (HCM) as a necessary component of such ERP solutions, extending the traditional Students Management Information Systems (SMIS) and standalone financial management modules in academia. The paper is an outcome of the study involving a situational analysis of the proposal stage for educational ERP implementation, conducted at a case university in Tanzania (name withheld in consideration of ethics). Using exploratory survey, the study sought to: establish a match between the university’s objectives and ERP solutions to justify for investment; understand the perception of the need among the key stakeholders; and understand the management’s readiness to adopt and support such an implementation. The paper uses a new concept of ‘extended Likert Scale’ tool for collection of ordinal and opinion based data. Among the findings is poor customer care as an undermining factor for the currently installed SMIS performance, and a gross need for electronic HCM services that are not available. The contributions the paper makes include: exposition of the technological capabilities required to improve on knowledge and HCM in universities as required in development as well as election of educational ERP packages. Keywords: Educational ERP, Higher Institutions of Learning, Human Capital Management, Extended Likert Scale DOI: 10.7176/IKM/11-4-12 Publication date: October 30 th 2021

Obstacles to Efficient Education Online: Interview with Associate Professor Dr. M. Murat Erguvan

Associate Professor Dr. M. Murat Erguvan has 28 years of teaching and administrative experience in various countries and positions such as programme coordinator, dean, vice rector for education, research and/or external affairs. He has been with the International Black Sea University (IBSU), in Tbilisi, Georgia, a country located at the convergence of Eastern Europe and Western Asia since 2012, and has occupied the positions of the Head of Total Quality Management & Strategic Planning Office (TQM), International Relations Office (IRO), and Vice Rector for Education and Research. Murat earned his doctoral degree in Education Management: “A Framework for Implementation of Total Quality Management in Georgian Higher Education Institutions in the Context of International Black Sea University”. Currently, he offers Quality Management classes at bachelor’s and master’s levels, as well as Using Instructional Technology in Education classes to bachelor’s and master’s students. Besides coordinating bachelor’s and master’s theses, this professional educationist supervises the work for strategic planning and takes part in producing information system modules by developing database structures. In addition, he has taken part in ISO 9001:2008 implementation in higher education institutions, and received EFQM Assessor Training in Brussels. In this interview, therefore, Murat converses with Andrew Bula, a lecturer at Baze University, Abuja, Nigeria, on the current state of online education around which he remains committed.

Envisioning alternative futures of cultural ecosystem services supply in the coastal landscapes of Southwestern Ghana, West Africa

Cultural ecosystem services (CES) in Southwestern Ghana evoke a strong sense of attachment of local land users to the landscape. Hence, their supply is necessary for a balanced socio-ecological system. This study explored the potential supply of cultural ecosystem services (science/education, spiritual, tourism, health and recreation benefits) under different land use planning (LUP) scenarios in Southwestern Ghana. Future LUP scenarios were developed and articulated with a diverse group of land-use planning actors (LUPAs) such as regional land use planners, environmental experts, researchers, farmers and landowners. The scenarios covered business-as-usual, mangrove ecosystem restoration, market-driven growth, and the establishment of an “eco-corridor” as green network. A spatially explicit modeling platform, GISCAME, which combines Geographic Information System and Cellular Automaton modules and multicriteria evaluation was used to evaluate the developed scenarios. Outcomes of the study revealed that in the coastal landscape of Southwestern Ghana, values, perceptions and preferences of LUPAs underpin socio-ecological interactions aimed at maintaining and enhancing CES supply. In addition, it indicated that future supply of CES is characterized by an interplay between multiple and diverse perspectives about plausible land-use futures. Perceptions of, and preferences for, CES align with land-use visions related to afforestation, infrastructure development, agriculture expansion and tourism. In the study area and similar contexts where an array and diversity of individual and societal values exist, effective negotiation and facilitation are essential for harnessing and optimizing land-use planning for CES supply.

Research on Brand Database Construction System Using Computer Statistics and Big Data

The clothing brand database is an important channel for designers to obtain fashion trends. The diversification of clothing types and artistic styles provides a variety of ideas for the classification of clothing brands. In the process of establishing a clothing brand database, we need to sum up a set of key phrases used to describe clothing brands in view of the single shortcomings of the existing clothing brand online classification query system. At the same time, we take the actual needs of the brand clothing industry development as the starting point, based on the SSI framework technology, to achieve a clothing customization information platform suitable for small batches and multiple brands, targeting user experience, and achieving rapid response. The test shows that the design of the brand clothing database construction platform meets the expected functional requirements. The design ideas and implementation methods of the system are effective and feasible. The design and implementation of the platform effectively opened the relevant information system modules of the clothing brand. This will have important reference value for promoting the intelligent manufacturing and business model transformation of clothing enterprises, and promoting the standardization and customization of clothing enterprises under the environment of industrialization 4.0.

ANALYSIS OF LOGISTIC PROVISION OF REVISIONS FOR CENTRAL STATE ADMINISTRATION BODIES

The implementation of information system modules in the conditions of state administration requires extensive project solutions. It differs from the implementation in the enterprise environment mainly by the nature of meeting the legislative conditions. Each implementation project is individual, and when designing its creation, it is necessary to take into account the content of an individual organizational components of the Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic. This contribution aims to define the basic communication requirements that are placed on the information system for the operation of reserved technical equipment in the conditions of the Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic. Knowledge of these requirements will allow setting the functionality of the information system for the operation of reserved technical equipment. The findings of the article and their application will save 20 - 40% of the total time, which will be appropriate to use to save on human resources or improve the activities of individual employees in the field of BOZP (occupational safety and health), operation of buildings, labour inspection. With proper predictive maintenance, the goal of reducing costs by 20% for individual more complex repairs, which are caused by neglect or omission of regular service, can be achieved. The application of research findings will have an impact on the reduction of accidents, accidents with long-term consequences or deaths caused by improper operation of technical equipment. The findings are appropriate to apply to employers with a number of facilities greater than 20.

Selection of optimal location and design of a stand-alone photovoltaic scheme using a modified hybrid methodology

Since rural systems often have no connections to backup electrical supplies, determining the optimal location and the optimal size of a stand-alone system is an important challenge. In this paper an efficient framework based on a hybrid heuristic approach is proposed to find the appropriate capacity and location for stand-alone, remote photovoltaic/battery schemes. The framework evaluates the total area of photovoltaic panels and the size of the storage scheme using a modified hybrid methodology. To determine ideal values of the decision variables, a geographic information system module is used to find the appropriate location according to various sets of conditions such as social, technical, economic, and environmental. In order to determine the appropriate capacity, an improved hybrid methodology based on harmony search and simulated annealing is utilized along with technical and economic conditions to satisfy continuously the load while minimizing the total life cycle cost and maximizing the reliability of the scheme. An actual case study is considered for South Khorasan, Iran using the framework. In order to investigate how impactful the proposed methodology is, the outcomes of the aforementioned method and other heuristic methods are compared. For improved harmony search, simulated annealing, and geographic information systems, the proposed framework shows promising results for a stand-alone photovoltaic scheme taking into account the quality of delivered power and cost in islands and areas that are hard to access.

ПРОЕКТИРОВАНИЕ ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ ИНФОРМАЦИОННОЙ СИСТЕМЫ ДЛЯ АНАЛИЗА И ПРОГНОЗИРОВАНИЯ ДИНАМИКИ РИСКОВ КОНКУРЕНТОСПОСОБНОСТИ РЕГИОНОВ РФ

It was revealed that there are no generally accepted methods for assessing competitiveness; modern research is mainly a theoretical analysis of regional competitiveness. It was substantiated that the use of mathematical models and quantitative methods will improve the objectivity of the assessment. A methodology for an information system design for analysis and prediction of the dynamics of risks of competitiveness of regions of the Russian Federation was proposed. The prospects and directions of intellectualization of that system were shown. Based on the analysis of officially published statistical data and information from the regions and the proposed methodology, methods of systematization of socio-economic indicators were designed. An information system module was developed to implement the model based on the Kolmogorov-Chapman equations for assessing the risks of regional competitiveness and its validation was carried out