Integrated Process Model Research Articles

An Integrated Design Method for SOA-Based Business Modeling and Software Modeling

Service-oriented architecture (SOA)-based system development requires a systematic integration technique for software modeling and business modeling methods that approach the implementation component from the perspective of a business service. We proposes the integrated design method (architecture, metamodel, framework, process) for the integration of component software modeling in business process modeling notation (BPMN) business modeling to service-oriented modeling based on model-driven architecture (MDA) and model view controller (MVC) patterns according to SOA. The integrated architecture is composed of a metamodel and a process framework. The integrated metamodel is mapped to the core modeling elements of the SOA-based extended layered (XL)-BPMN/business process execution language (BPEL)/web service description language (WSDL)/component models, and the conversion profile is defined. For the establishment of the integrated process between business and software modeling, the framework is first defined; using this framework, we apply MDA (CIM: Conceptual Independent Modeling, PIM: Platform Independent Modeling, PSM: Platform Specific Modeling) and MVC patterns to define the integrated modeling process for the three development phases. The proposed modeling process was applied to the design of an online shopping mall system (OSMS). The design models were described on the basis of MDA/MVC according to the layered modeling elements defined in the individual/integrated metamodel and the three modeling phases of the integrated modeling process. The case study demonstrated that the conversion modeling task maintains the consistency and practicality between the SOA-based business and software modeling. The use of this method will make the consistent conversion modeling work between businesses and software convenient with a service orientation, will make it easy to change a business process, and will maximize the number of established reuse models.

An integrative process model of organisational failure

In spite of the perennial interest in organisational failure and burgeoning streams of research, much of the existing literature has developed in isolation across multiple social science disciplines. Consequently, this has obscured the past accomplishments and allowed confusion to persist. The review and synthesis of the literature across scholarly fields led to the development of an integrative process model of causes, stages of decline leading to failure and consequences of organisational failure. The proposed integrated framework brings together an array of theoretical explanations for the causes of business failure. The study uncovered unchartered territories and unresolved issues which have the potential to further illuminate our understanding of the subject. The study offers a number of contributions to theory and practice.

An integrative affect regulation process model of internalized weight bias and intuitive eating in college women

The present study extended the weight stigma and well-being process model (Tylka et al., 2014) by examining three affect regulation pathways that may help simultaneously explain the predicted inverse association between internalized weight bias and intuitive eating. A weight-diverse sample of 333 college women completed an online survey assessing internalized weight stigma, intuitive eating, body shame, body image flexibility, and self-compassion. Self-reported height and weight were used to calculate body mass index (BMI). Non-parametric bootstrap resampling procedures were computed to ascertain the presence of the indirect effects of internalized weight bias on intuitive eating via the three hypothesized mediators controlling for BMI in a combined model. Results demonstrated that body image flexibility significantly and self-compassion marginally contributed unique variance in accounting for this relationship. Our preliminary cross-sectional findings contribute to a nascent body of scholarship seeking to provide a theoretically-driven understanding of how negative and positive forms of experiencing and relating to the body may co-occur within individuals. Results also point to potential target variables to consider incorporating in later-stage efforts to promote more adaptive ways of eating amidst internalized weight stigma.

무기체계 시험평가업무 정량적 관리방안 연구

In this paper, we suggest a quantitative management scheme to accomplish effective weapon systems test and evaluation service(T&E). The Capability Maturity Model Integration(CMMI) process model has been introduced and applied for that purpose by the 8th directorate, Agency for Defense Development(ADD). Although a CMMI process model was developed focusing on the software development, systematic approaching scheme in the CMMI process model can be utilized for the quantitative management implementation of a weapon systems T&E service. To manage a T&E service quantitatively, at first, organizational performance objectives and sub processes are established, and then each performance indicators and performance base lines are followed.

An Identity Status Process Model on Burnout: From prediction to return to work

An integrated process model of identity development, burnout, and return to work is proposed. The process model consists of three phases: pre-burnout, burnout (off-work), and return to work (re-ent...

The Construct of Emotional Intelligence: A Reanalysis in Relation to an Information Processing View

Emotional intelligence is a construct that is interpreted in many ways. The differing models like mixed, ability, trait and information processing connote different meanings to researchers and practitioners. While each model has its own evidences to support, non-supporting evidences claims make the field of emotional intelligence a hazy and stormy one. It is in this context that the information processing model is used as an integrated process model. In this integrated process model, the emergence of emotional intelligence is built upon the mixed, ability and trait models which differently interpret intelligence.

Spatial conservation prioritization to conserve biodiversity in response to sea level rise and land use change in the Matanzas River Basin, Northeast Florida

Sea level rise and land use change are likely to be some of the most fundamental and important challenges for biodiversity conservation in low-lying coastal areas in the 21st century. To protect biodiversity in coastal areas, there is an urgent need to identify conservation priorities in response to sea level rise and land use change. In this study, an integrated modeling process using a geomorphological model, species habitat models, and conservation prioritization is developed to identify conservation priorities in the face of sea level rise and land use change. We present a case study in the Matanzas River Basin of Northeast Florida that utilizes this integrated modeling approach with data for 38 focal species. We incorporate species-specific connectivity requirements in the analysis and compare the conservation priorities with existing conservation datasets including current conservation areas and the Florida Ecological Greenways Network (FEGN). Results show that current reserves are not adequate to protect some of the most important conservation priorities in response to sea level rise but the updated FEGN does serve as a good foundation to inform future conservation decisions relevant to sea level rise. To protect the top 10% conservation priorities, approximately 11,700, 10,900 and 15,200 acres of additional land will need to be acquired for the 0.5, 1.0, and 2.5m sea level rise scenarios respectively.

Strategizing Value Co-Creation with Poor Farmers in a Mexican Agribusiness

While recent research has established businesses can benefit from engaging with the Base of the Pyramid (BOP) population, we know little about the processes through which managers strategize these opportunities and turn them into action. To address this gap, we report a detailed action research study in which we collaborated with the managers of a Mexican agribusiness to expand the firm’s market through value co-creation with the poorest farmers. To inform the strategizing process, we combined dynamic capability theory with options thinking and a framework for identifying the needs of the BOP population. As a result, we offer a detailed account of how the management team collaborated downstream with distributors and farmers and upstream with suppliers to grow a new franchise business that would increase the well-being of the poorest farmers and create additional business opportunities. Based on these empirical results and extant theory, we offer an integrated process model for how managers may strategize and implement BOP opportunities. In conclusion, we discuss our research in relation to the theory and practice of business ethics.

The interplay between value and service quality experience: e-loyalty development process through the eTailQ scale and value perception

This research aims to investigate the process and factors relevant for developing customer e-loyalty from an e-service quality experience perspective. Based on previously published loyalty studies and e-commerce literature, an integrated model of e-loyalty development process is proposed by including and validating value perception and the e-service quality scale eTailQ scale. The eTailQ scale consists of website design, security/privacy, value perception, reliability and customer support and is mediated by the trust and satisfaction. Data was collected from 140 e-commerce users and analyzed with LISREL 8.8. The empirical results demonstrate that value perception and eTailQ scale are effective in developing customer loyalty and both e-satisfaction and e-trust have played important roles in shaping the e-loyalty development process. Contradictory to the traditional loyalty literature, this study unveils that customer support does not play a significant role in the e-loyalty development process. Theoretical and pragmatic implications are provided to help guide future research in the e-commerce domain.

Emotional suppression, caregiving burden, mastery, coping strategies and mental health in spousal caregivers

Objectives: The main aim was to explore the multiple mediation effects of personal resources (mastery, engagement and disengagement coping strategies) between caregiving burden and depression in spousal caregivers, based on integrated stress process models. A further aim was to examine whether emotional suppression moderates the relationship between perceived burden and depression.Method: Cross-sectional data were collected in 2010–2011 by structured interviews from a sample of 110 spousal caregivers. Coefficients strategy with bootstrapping tested the strength and significance of the conditional indirect effects of simultaneous multiple mediators; and the conditional effect of burden on depression at different emotional suppression values.Results: Caregiving burden was indirectly associated with depression, through mastery and disengagement coping, but not through engagement coping. Mastery was negatively associated with depression, while disengagement coping was positively associated with depression. Emotional suppression and functional disability were positively associated with depressive symptoms. A significant burden-by-emotional suppression interaction was found for predicting depressive symptoms.Conclusion: The study supports the conditional indirect effect in which burden can affect depression by reducing the mastery and increasing the disengagement coping simultaneously. The study provides also initial support for the moderating effect of emotional suppression, which can increase the deleterious effects of burden on depression. Researchers and practitioners should be aware of these issues of family care in spousal caregivers.

Integration of stakeholder interests in housing companies’ strategic management

Purpose– In addition to financial returns, German housing companies are expected to achieve social and ecological outcomes. This achievement is challenging for management, as expectations from different stakeholders are only partly apparent and often conflicting. The paper aims to discuss these issues.Design/methodology/approach– This paper presents a process model that supports the management of housing companies to systematically explore, evaluate, and integrate stakeholders’ interests into the company’s strategic targets.Findings– The integrated process model improves sustainable value creation, as stakeholders’ interests are transparent and can thus be better satisfied.Research limitations/implications– Due to the action research design, further research cycles and empirical testing with other companies are needed before findings can be generalised.Practical implications– The process enables housing companies to focus on value-generating activities, to react timely to changing needs, and to improve their relationships with stakeholders. Management benefits from increased clarity and legitimacy for strategic decisions as stakeholder demands are made transparent and integrated into the strategic targets.Originality/value– Compared to common participation approaches, all stakeholder groups are consulted, and their expectations are documented transparently within the suggested process model. This results in a better foundation for sustainable management planning and decisions.

Model-based cost optimization of a reaction–separation integrated process for the enzymatic production of the rare sugar d-psicose at elevated temperatures

The integration of biocatalysis with continuous separation of product and substrate constitutes an attractive option for overcoming the intrinsic yield limitation in enzymatic reactions that suffer from an unfavourable position of the equilibrium. One example is the recently established continuous process combining enzymatic epimerization in an enzyme membrane reactor (EMR), simulated moving bed (SMB) chromatography and nanofiltration for the high-yield production of the rare sugar d-psicose from its bulk epimer d-fructose with recycling of the unused epimer to the EMR. In this work, we present a first, comprehensive analysis of this novel reaction-separation process concept on the basis of an integrated process model. Therefore, a process model consisting of a continuous stirred tank reactor model with reversible Michaelis–Menten kinetics for representation of EMR operation, a transport-dispersive true moving bed model for representation of SMB operation and an ideal filtration model was constructed. As enzyme costs are particularly difficult to estimate due to their strong dependence on the reactor temperature, we further established a model-based procedure for characterizing the biocatalyst in terms of operational stability and activation as a function of the reactor operating temperature. The integrated process model then enabled the identification of optimum operating points for a fully integrated process operation. First, the established design procedure was used to implement a highly productive run on our existing lab-scale plant (i.e. 2.3kg of d-psicose per L of SMB column volume and day and 4.5kg d-psicose per g enzyme and day), where Dpsicose was produced both at high purity (≈ 98%) and at remarkable yield (96%). Next, the established process model was used for the optimization of the overall process economics. Therefore, a comprehensive analysis of the process in terms of suitable reactor temperatures was performed based on a multi-objective function addressing important cost contributions in the integrated process (i.e. enzyme, desorbent, solid phase, substrate). The presented integrated process scheme can be easily adapted to a number of similar isomerization and epimerization reactions enabling economic production of (almost) the complete set of C6 sugars.

Integrating conservation costs into sea level rise adaptive conservation prioritization

Biodiversity conservation requires strategic investment as resources for conservation are often limited. As sea level rises, it is important and necessary to consider both sea level rise and costs in conservation decision making. In this study, we consider costs of conservation in an integrated modeling process that incorporates a geomorphological model (SLAMM), species habitat models, and conservation prioritization (Zonation) to identify conservation priorities in the face of landscape dynamics due to sea level rise in the Matanzas River basin of northeast Florida. Compared to conservation priorities that do not consider land costs in the analysis process, conservation priorities that consider costs in the planning process change significantly. The comparison demonstrates that some areas with high conservation values might be identified as lower priorities when integrating economic costs in the planning process and some areas with low conservation values might be identified as high priorities when considering costs in the planning process. This research could help coastal resources managers make informed decisions about where and how to allocate conservation resources more wisely to facilitate biodiversity adaptation to sea level rise.

Population Accessibility to Radiotherapy Services in New South Wales Region of Australia: a methodological contribution

This paper proposes an integrated modelling process to assess the population accessibility to radiotherapy treatment services in future based on future cancer incidence and road network-based accessibility. Previous research efforts assessed travel distance/time barriers affecting access to cancer treatment services, as well as epidemiological studies that showed that cancer incidence rates vary with population demography. It is established that travel distances to treatment centres and demographic profiles of the accessible regions greatly influence the demand for cancer radiotherapy (RT) services. However, an integrated service planning approach that combines spatially-explicit cancer incidence projections, and the RT services accessibility based on patient road network have never been attempted. This research work presents this novel methodology for the accessibility assessment of RT services and demonstrates its viability by modelling New South Wales (NSW) cancer incidence rates for different age-sex groups based on observed cancer incidence trends; estimating the road network-based access to current NSW treatment centres; and, projecting the demand for RT services in New South Wales, Australia from year 2011 to 2026.

Better Decision Making in Complex Dynamic Tasks-A Book Review

The objective of this work is the book “Better Decision Making in Complex Dynamic Tasks (Training with Human-Facilitated Interactive Learning Environments)”, 978-3-319-07985-1, from Springer Series “Understanding Complex Systems” review: H. Qudrat-Ullah, Editor of this book points its three main objectifs as: 1. Providing a comprehensive study of decision making and learning with human facilitated ILEs. 2. Introducing decision making in dynamic tasks. 3. Explaining the methods and obstacles of training with human facilitated simulation-based learning environments. It is composed of four parts:  Part I serves as an introduction to the importance and complexity of decision making in dynamic tasks.  Part II provides background material, drawing upon relevant literature, for the development of an integrated process model on the effectiveness of human facilitated ILEs in improving decision making in dynamic tasks.  Part III focuses on the design, development, and application of FishBankILE in laboratory experiments to gather empirical evidence for the validity of the process model.  Part IV presents a comprehensive analysis of the gathered data to illustrate the lessons to be learned. The keywords and the related subjects presented below, also supplied by the Editor, complete the understanding about the subjects dealt with in this book and also on the research methodologies used. The whole book is written in very correct and accessible English. It is scientifically rigorous and exigent. The contributors are leading experts in this field, with high reputation. According to the Editor, this book will be useful for managers and practitioners, researchers, and students of dynamic decision making. Better Decision Making in Complex Dynamic Tasks-A Book Review

Assessment of supplier quality performance of computer manufacturing industry by using ANP and DEMATEL

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to establish an integrated model of Analytic Network Process (ANP) and Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL), to assist enterprises to process supplier quality performance rating and comparison and find the core improvement direction to create the value of all supply chain members. Design/methodology/approach – This study used the integrated model to process supplier quality performance rating and comparison, which not only improved the order-winners and qualifiers and continued to increase supplier quality performance, but resolved the complex and difficult cause-effect relation issue to find out core improvement items. The cases of Taiwanese industrial computer manufacturers were used to describe the application and benefits of this methodology. Findings – The results recommended that the improvement item of supplier A shall focus on design and quality conformance. The recommended improvement item and order for supplier B is design, delivery reliability and delivery speed. This study established ANP and DEMATEL evaluation models, and expanded the application field in the supplier performance evaluation. Originality/value – The ANP model is used to calculate the importance of the evaluation criteria, and the DEMATEL method is introduced to consider the impact of the casual relationship of evaluation items and to adjust the importance of the evaluation item, and to solve the complex and difficult practical causation issue.

Modeling of Integration Processes in the Business Structures

The article suggests the methodological approaches to the problems of corporate actions harmonization and optimization, as well as the mathematical and computer modeling of supporting information flows, a systematic analysis of mathematical and computer modeling, which is connected with many decision-making centers, was conducted. The main problems of those centers are the propagation of constraints, coordination of decisions, implementation of the principle of cooperation and ensuring a fair balance between the interests of its participants. The main purpose - to ensure that the simulation model will not lose its adequacy and realistically reflect the ongoing production processes, that shall be mandatory confirm with the coincidence of appropriate practical data and data, which will be obtained during the modeling in the business structures.

Flexible conflict management: conflict avoidance and conflict adjustment in reactive cognitive control.

Conflict processing is assumed to serve two crucial, yet distinct functions: Regarding task performance, control is adjusted to overcome the conflict. Regarding task choice, control is harnessed to bias decision making away from the source of conflict. Despite recent theoretical progress, until now two lines of research addressed these conflict-management strategies independently of each other. In this research, we used a voluntary task-switching paradigm in combination with response interference tasks to study both strategies in concert. In Experiment 1, participants chose between two univalent tasks on each trial. Switch rates increased following conflict trials, indicating avoidance of conflict. Furthermore, congruency effects in reaction times and error rates were reduced following conflict trials, demonstrating conflict adjustment. In Experiment 2, we used bivalent instead of univalent stimuli. Conflict adjustment in task performance was unaffected by this manipulation, but conflict avoidance was not observed. Instead, task switches were reduced after conflict trials. In Experiment 3, we used tasks comprising univalent or bivalent stimuli. Only tasks with univalent revealed conflict avoidance, whereas conflict adjustment was found for all tasks. On the basis of established theories of cognitive control, an integrative process model is described that can account for flexible conflict management.

An Integrated Process Model of Performance Appraisal

While the suggestion to view judgment and ratings as separate rater activities is a noteworthy advance in performance appraisal (PA) research, little has been done to integrate findings from each o...

A framework of measurement assisted assembly for wing-fuselage alignment based on key measurement characteristics

Wide employments of large scale digital metrologies have promoted the development of digital aircraft assembly technologies, which are changing traditional processes of wing-fuselage alignment to high precision and more efficient digital alignment based on measurement assisted assembly (MAA). MAA is a systematic technique and relies on the integration of digital measurement with assembly process, which is not only the integration of operations, but also data fusion and propagation from product design, through digital inspection to components assembly. In order to direct and support the applications of advanced approaches in MAA for wing-fuselage alignment, a novel framework of measurement assisted assembly methodology is proposed to realise the process integration and data fusion based on key measurement characteristics (KMCs). Firstly, definition, classification and mathematical model of KMCs are presented; then, the framework is constructed on the basis of integrated process model, measurement data model and data process kernel. Finally, a case of wing-fuselage alignment simulation is carried out to illuminate the application of measurement assisted assembly technique with the framework. [Received 28 April 2013; Revised 25 February 2014; Accepted 26 April 2014]