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Proceedings Article
Evaluation of technological innovation competitiveness of Hebei Province
Rufei Zhang, Lijun Liu
Science and technology innovation is important guarantee to achieve the upgrading of industrial structure and the rapid economic development in Hebei Province. This article through the establishment of four science and technology innovation competitiveness evaluation index system of hebei province science...
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China's Main River Water Quality Structure Analysis
Ying-ying Zhang, Ting Zheng
This article analyses five river basins' water qualities: the Song Hai Liao river basin, the Huaihe river basin, the Yellow river basin, the Yangtze river basin, and the pearl river basin. We consider four water pollution indicators: PH, DO, CODMn, and NH3-N. First, the result of single factor analysis...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Weight Calculation and Index Ranking Study of MADM Based on AHP Optimized by Topsis
Ran Chen, Guangyao Lian, Shuai Shao, Huijie Li, Xingru Li
A analytic hierarchy process optimized by topsis was presented aiming at the disadvantages that there are inconsistency and too much subjectivity in the existing multiple attribute decision making(MADM) methods when dealing with the weight calculation and index ranking problems. This method utilizes...
Research Article
Fuzzy Multi-Objective Lattice Order Decision Approach for Preference Ranking in Conflict Analysis
Qiang Guo, Wenyi Wang
Pages: 698 - 708
Based on conflict analysis and lattice order theory, this paper integrates fuzziness and non-transitivity of the preference, exclusiveness and incommensurability of the objective into conflict analysis, proposes a new fuzzy multi-objective lattice order decision method for preference ranking in conflict...
Research Article
A Hesitant Fuzzy Linguistic TODIM Method Based on a Score Function
Cuiping Wei, Zhiliang Ren, Rosa M. Rodríguez
Pages: 701 - 712
Hesitant fuzzy linguistic term sets (HFLTSs) are very useful for dealing with the situations in which the decision makers hesitate among several linguistic terms to assess an alternative. Some multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods have been developed to deal with HFLTSs. These methods are derived...
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The Effect of Charismatic Leadership on the Sustainability of Tourism Destination with Entrepreneurship Orientation and Community Empowerment as a Mediator
Glory Aguzman, Adler Haymans Manurung, Yosef Dedy Pradipto, Lim Sanny
Tourism is an industry that continues to grow in Indonesia and has become one of the most active sectors in the last four years. In Indonesia, tourism continues to rise in ranking in terms of visitors on a local scale, both Asia and the world. Foreign exchange income from tourism is the focus of the...
Proceedings Article
Employment as a Modern Development Trend: Social and Labor Relations in the Digital Economy
T.A. Kamarova
The purpose of this study is to conduct a comparative analysis of supply and demand in the segment of remote work in the labor market for 2014-2019. The author analyzed the resumes and vacancies of remote employment in the professional spheres of activity in the territorial section (country, region,...
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Sustainability-Driven Supplier Performance in the Sea Cucumber Business
Wahmi Anestianto
This study aims to assess supplier performance within the context of business sustainability, with a particular focus on the dried sea cucumber supply chain at CV. Air Maritim Nusantara. A quantitative approach was employed, incorporating document analysis, surveys, and interviews with key stakeholders...
Proceedings Article
Servant Leadership Dimension in Higher Education
Tina Melinda, Tony Antonio, Christina
This study aims to analyze the dimensions of servant leadership in higher education and its differences between state and private universities. Servant leadership dimensions used are six dimensions of SLBS (Servant Leadership Behavior Scale): Voluntary Subordination, Authentic Self, Covenantal Relationship,...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Research on fault diagnosis method based on Temporal Bayesian Network
Yulong Song, Weiwei Hu
This paper is based on the traditional network of bayesian, introducing the concept of the time window, to construct the Temporal Bayesian Network (TBN) model. In addition, optimizing TBN model reasoning algorithm to process system data which has the temporal haracteristic. Then we can obtain the posterior...
Proceedings Article
Personalized Search Ranking Based on Semantic Tag
Lei Huang, Chanle Wu
The resource getting core of knowledge Service System is the search engine, but the most studies only put attention to improve efficiency, so as to mass resources retrieval results still allows the user to face "cognitive overload" problem when the user to use searcher to get knowledge, how to provide...
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An approach to graph-based analysis of textual documents
Antoon Bronselaer, Gabriella Pasi
In this paper a new graph-based model is proposed for the representation of textual documents. Graph-structures are obtained from textual documents by making use of the well-known Part-Of-Speech (POS) tagging technique. More specifically, a simple rule-based (re)classifier is used to map each tag onto...
Proceedings Article
Improved Multi-sampling Kernelized Correlation Filter Target Tracking Algorithm
Ying Hou, Yemei He
In order to solve the tracking failure of kernelized correlation filter (KCF) tracking algorithm in the case of target fast motion and motion blur, proposing a multi-sampling tracking algorithm based on KCF. Firstly, a PSNR-based judgment mechanism is introduced to determine whether the current frame...
Research Article
Hierarchical Storage Model and Priority Ranking Method of Rules in Rule-based Reasoning System
Yushu Lai, Yan Xiong
Pages: 676 - 685
It is very difficult to create the fault trees based on components framework for some complex equipment. So a multi-hierarchy diagnosis method based on fault categories is proposed in this paper. The according storage model of rules is designed, and the concept of rule priority is introduced. Then, a...
Proceedings Article
Analysis and Evaluation of the Success of City's Smart Growth
Shan Guan, Jiaming Zhu
For urban smart growth in Lao Shan, firstly, this paper selected 12 indictors from four aspects of total urban growth, urban growth intensity, urban growth efficiency and urban growth level to build the evaluation metric system of Lao Shan's smart growth success rate. Then, we defined the differences...
Proceedings Article
Dynamic Normals as an Industrial Enterprise Management Tool in the Digital Economy
E.V. Shestakova, A.M. Sitzhanova, R.M. Prytkov
Dynamic normals as an industrial enterprise management tool in the digital economy. In the context of the formation of a new technological structure, the digitalization of the economy, digital enterprises formation, characterized by a transition to a qualitatively new level of use of digital technologies...
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Webometrics Analysis of the Website and Feasible Approaches to Improve the Ranking of Universities
Lingyan Zhang, Yingyi Tang, Zhibo Zhou
The authoritative world universities ranking institutions take the comprehensive strength of universities as the evaluation criterion and adopt data collection and comprehensive assessment on a global scale. The official website of a university is an important carrier of information about the university,...
Proceedings Article
A Study on Recognition and Assessment of Agricultural Weather-related Disaster Risk
Zhao Sijian, Zhang Qiao, Nie Qian
In this article, crop's weather-related disaster risk would be recognized and assessed on the basis of time-serial yield data and time-serial weather data, using maize in Xiao County and rice in Lai'an County, that are located in Anhui Province, as a case study. In general, a weather-related disaster...
Proceedings Article
Leaders and Legacy: A Study of the Values of Lampung University in Indonesia in 1998–2019
Nanang Trenggono, Dhanik Sulistyarini, Andy Corry Wardhani
The success of an organization can be explained through the performance of the leader. The University of Lampung (Unila) as an organization experiences good and bad times in the context of ranking among universities in Indonesia. In 2019, the decline of Unila’s ranking to its lowest point has prompted...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Graph Based Image Saliency Detection
Ye Huang, Jianlin Zhang, Yuxing Wei
In this paper, we propose a new saliency detection method based on graph. The method firstly uses SLIC to segment the image into a set of superpixels which are not overlapped, and regards these superpixels as nodes of the graph, then constructs a partly connected graph with these nodes. Secondly, the...
Proceedings Article
An Encryption Algorithm based on Matrix Supporting Fuzzy Retrieval in Cloud Computing
Ruwei Huang, Zhikun Li, Enwei Jiang
With the extensive application of cloud computing, privacy has become the key problem. The traditional encryption technology can effectively guarantee the security of sensitive data, but it does not support the operations on ciphertext data directly, so that the security and computability of outsourcing...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Research on Performance Measuring and Follow-up Response Strategy for Transformation of Resource-based Cities A Case Study of Huangshi in Central China's Hubei Province
Zutao Hao, Bing Feng, Zhanyong Wu, Ying Wang
This paper constructs an index system for the measurement of the transformation performance of resource-based cities, and weight of each indicator is determined as per the expert group decision-making method on the basis of Analytic Hierarchy Process model (AHP). Further,the paper combines tangible indicator...
Proceedings Article
User Log Based Image Re-ranking and Retrieval
S. Sangeetha, S. Varma
Digital world has developed tremendously. Initially textual information associated with images is used to do image based search. From user's perspective the final result contains both relevant as well irrelevant images. The expected yield from such a system is to get pertinent result. Satisfaction of...
Proceedings Article
Applying fuzzy multi-criteria decision method to evaluate key capabilities of Taiwan motion picture companies
Yaw-Chu Chen, Kuei-Lun Chang
The purpose of this paper is to provide an algorithm for the motion picture companies to evaluate the key capabilities from firm viewpoint under fuzzy environment. The fundamental concepts we have adopted include the eigenvector method, fuzzy Delphi method, fuzzy set theory, and multi-criteria decision...
Proceedings Article
Audio Retrieval Based on Chinese Keyword Search in Relational Databases
Boyan Zhu, Guang Liu, Liang Zhu
In this paper, we propose a new method based on Chinese keyword search to select the WAV or MP3 files in audio post-production. First, we listen to each file and label it with Chinese characters, and then classify and store the files in a relational database system. Then, we use the techniques of Chinese...
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Applying fuzzy multi-criteria decision method to evaluate the credibility ranking for Taiwan banksåÁå_ potential debtors from the viewpoint of default probability-A Taiwan LCD panels industry case
Yang-Cheng Lu, Yaw-Chu Chen
The purpose of this paper is to provide an algorithm for commercial banks in Taiwan to evaluate the credibility of their potential debtors from the default probability viewpoint under fuzzy environment. The fundamental concepts we have adopted include the eigenvector method, fuzzy Delphi method, fuzzy...
Proceedings Article
Brand Finance Global Brand Value Top 500 Ranking Analysis and Inspiration for Chinese Enterprises
Qian Zhang, Bingxin Zeng, Yuxi Zhang
The brand value of an enterprise represents the core asset upon which strategic transformation and scale expansion are based. It plays a crucial role in enhancing the market competitiveness and industry status of the enterprise. In the context of external challenges, including the severe and complex...
Research Article
Data Envelopment Analysis Application in Turkish Energy Market
Özlem Coşgun, Gamze Ogcu Kaya
Pages: 636 - 649
In this study, we consider data envelopment analysis for comparison between thermal energy plants which are natural gas based and coal based power plants. Results of this study will give a roadmap to decision makers in selecting type of thermal plant they will construct. Also public and private energy...
Proceedings Article
Current Situation of Corruption Offenses and Measures for Improvement of Anti-Corruption Effectiveness in Vietnam’s Economy
Tran Thanh Thao
Along with the promulgation of 2008 Law on Anti-Corruption, thanking to the comprehensive solutions and determinations of the whole governmental apparatus, there are signals of a positive change in the fight against corruption in Vietnam’s market economy. However, compared to other countries around the...
Proceedings Article
Evaluation of Location Aspect in Buyer's Decision to Purchase Elite Residence in Medan
Elisabet Siahaan, Khaira Amalia Fachrudin, Magdalena Linda Leonita Sibarani
House is a basic need for human beings. Many developers prepare ready-to-live-in houses for the community. Selection of each individual on his dream house or residence is a personal need and preference. The developer prepares the housing in fulfilling individual's preferences and needs. However, there...
Proceedings Article
Establishment of Plant Landscape Evaluation System for Mausoleum Park
J. Yu, H.W. Yan
In this paper, the plant landscape evaluation system for Mausoleum Park has been established with 23 evaluation indicators which were categorized by questionnaire investigation. Analytic hierarchy process (AHP) was used to figure out the significance ranking. For norm hierarchy, ecological value is prior...
Proceedings Article
Study on Word Alignment for Reordering of Web-mined OOV Translation Candidates
Shuang Li, Meng Sun, Yang Yang, Jianmin Yao
Web information retrieval technology has been widespread concerned by research-ers. Web-based search of the OOV Trans-lation Mining has also become hot spots. In this paper, the re-ordering of OOV translation candidates is studied, which is the result of web mining. Automatic word alignment technology...
Proceedings Article
Digital technologies for searching and processing unstructured Information in modern higher education
I.P. Mikhnev, N.A. Salnikova, S.V. Mikhneva
The article presents the results of research on the application of Big Data digital technologies for unstructured information in modern higher education. Considered the importance of technology Big Data at the present stage of development, analyzed the prospects for application in higher education. An...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Evaluation of the Competitiveness of China’s Liquor Enterprise Based on Factor Analysis Method
Yao Jie, Liu Tongqiang
In 2011, the output of liquor industry in our country is nearly four hundred billion RMB yuan and the market scale is nearly two hundred billion RMB yuan. The main reason for the liquor-making industry to develop is that the increasing of people's incomes has led to the escalating of consumption. At...
Research Article
Multi-feature based event recommendation in Event-Based Social Network*
Jiuxin Cao, Ziqing Zhu, Liang Shi, Bo Liu, Zhuo Ma
Pages: 618 - 633
As a new type of heterogeneous social network, Event-Based Social Network (EBSN) has experienced rapid development after its appearance. In EBSN, the interaction data between users and events is relatively sparse because of the short life cycle of events, which brings great challenges to event recommendation....
Proceedings Article
Weight-discounted Symmetrization in Clustering Directed Graphs
Bin He, Hui Liu, Xianghui Zhao, Zefeng Li
An increasing attention has been recently devoted to uncovering community structure in directed graphs which widely exist in real-world complex networks such as social networks, citation networks, World Wide Web, email networks, etc. A two-stage framework for detecting clusters is an effective way for...
Proceedings Article
Functions of Using Emoji in Japanese Sentences in Twitter
Via Luviana Dewanty, Ghaida Farisya
Emoji comes from a Japanese word, literally meaning "image letter", which is a small digital image or pictorial symbol that represents something, feeling, or concept used in text messages and other electronic communications. This study aims to describe the role and function of emojis used by...
Research Article
A Hybrid MCDM for Private Primary School Assessment Using DEMATEL Based on ANP and Fuzzy Cognitive Map
Adil Baykasoglu, Zeynep D. U. Durmusoglu
Pages: 615 - 635
Primary school selection is actually a decision making problem that should be supported with several source of information. Parents usually handle this problem in an unstructured manner which is indeed a fuzzy mental ranking of schools with respect to the effectiveness. In this study, an analytical hybrid...
Proceedings Article
National Vulnerability Comprehensive Evaluation Model - Taking South Sudan as an Example
Wei Shao, Zhangqi Zhang, Wentao Yang, Chunhui Wentao, Yi He
National Vulnerability Assessment is a comprehensive concept used to describe the development and decline of a country. It aims at certain human activities and makes detailed judgments and predictions on the degree of pollution of an environmental system through scientific methods. This paper takes the...
Case Study
A new approach of multi-criteria analysis for the evaluation and selection of sustainable transport investment projects under uncertainty: A case study
V. Mohagheghi, S.M. Mousavi, M. Aghamohagheghi, B. Vahdani
Pages: 605 - 626
Selecting transport project to invest is an important task. This paper offers a new sustainable transport investment selection approach that applies interval-valued fuzzy sets (IVFSs) to address uncertainty. Relative preference relation is employed to address importance of criteria. Judgments of experts...
Research Article
An Integrated Fuzzy Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Approach for Six Sigma Project Selection
Selçuk Perçin, Cengiz Kahraman
Pages: 610 - 621
Selecting an appropriate six sigma project is one of the most important problems for a manufacturing company because it impacts the manufacturing costs. Besides, an appropriate choice of Six Sigma projects is very important as it helps to improve quality, reduce variation, and eliminate waste of a manufacturing...
Proceedings Article
Ranking fuzzy sets and fuzzy random variables by means of stochastic orders
Ignacio Montes, Enrique Miranda, Susana Montes
This paper establishes a theory of decision making under uncertainty with fuzzy utilities. The extension of expected utility and stochastic dominance to the comparison of sets of random variables plays a crucial role. Their properties as fuzzy rankings are studied, and their definitions are further generalized...
Proceedings Article
The Status Quo and Challenges of Liuzhou's Industrial Economy under the “Made in China 2025” Situation
Chunsheng Feng, Chen Cheng
Liuzhou, as an old industrial city in southwest China, has always been the mainstay of Guangxi's industrial economy. Relevant data from Guangxi and Liuzhou Statistical Yearbook (2007-2017) showed that Liuzhou's total industrial economy accounts for 1/5 of Guangxi's total size, ranking first and with...
Proceedings Article
Analysis of the Influencing Factors on the Travel of People with Disabilities in Guangzhou City
Yuxin Chen, Yinglin Situ
China pays more attention to the rights and interests of people with disabilities and promotes the development of barrier-free cities. But it is still difficult to see people with disabilities integrated into daily commuting in the travel scene. To help build a complete and humanized barrier-free environment...
Proceedings Article
A Multi-Expert Fuzzy TOPSIS-based Model for the Evaluation of e-Learning Paths
Mario Fedrizzi, Andrea Molinari
In e-learning settings, the evaluation of different alternatives regarding learning paths’ proposal is nowadays crucial, due to the great attention devoted to the construction of learning objects (LO) available through Learning Management Systems (LMS). In this paper, we present a model devoted to support...
Proceedings Article
Intuition based Decision Methodology for Ranking Interval Type – II Fuzzy Numbers
Ahmad Syafadhli Abu Bakar, Alexander Gegov
Type – II fuzzy number is introduced in decision mak-ing analysis as a concept that is capable to effectively deal with uncertainty in the information about a deci-sion. As type – II fuzzy number is represented by possi-bility distribution, it is hard to determine which type – II fuzzy number is greater...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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A Mathematical Model of Ranking Coaches
Y. Gao, R. Wang, X. Li, Z.L. Jiang
This paper gives a mathematical model to evaluate a college coach by use of a fuzzy hierarchical evaluation approach. In this approach, an analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is first used to give a proper weight for each influential factor. Then these weights are applied in computing the grade of a coach...
Proceedings Article
Digital Technologies in Managing Food Industry Enterprises
L.N. Rozhdestvenskaya, O.V. Rogova, L.Ye. Cherednichenko
Digital technologies, actively used in the food service organization, have been considered. Various approaches to classification and search of catering establishments in the Internet space have been analyzed. The inconsistency of criteria for assessment and ranking of restaurants has been established....
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Corporate Sustainability Reporting Performance in Vietnam and Indonesia in Banking Sector: Social Disclosure and Its Relation to Corporate Governance
Nguyen Thi Kim OANH, Nguyen Van DINH, Tran Thi Minh ANH
Purposes: This study attempts to evaluate corporate sustainability reporting performance of banks in Vietnam and Indonesia based on a framework developed by Global Sustainability Standard Board, namely General Reporting Initiatives G4 and its relation to corporate governance.
Research motivation: Prior...
Proceedings Article
Automobile Dealers' Customer Relationship Management based on Customer Value
Daiyue Sun, Xu Wang, Yingbo Wu
With the increasing competition between enterprises, customer relationship management becomes more and more important. In order to distinguish quality customers, it is significant to calculate customer lifetime value. This paper proposes a customer lifetime value evaluation model to analyse the customer...