Traditionally,food sustainability has been considered solely in the stage of agricultural production.However,globalization,the expansion of the food production industry,and the emergence of supermarket chains that con...Traditionally,food sustainability has been considered solely in the stage of agricultural production.However,globalization,the expansion of the food production industry,and the emergence of supermarket chains that control the retail food market require specific significant changes in supply chains in the food sector and,therefore,we need to address the economic,social,and environmental impacts of these events.On the other hand,social selling has increased rapidly in recent years,with a further boom,following current events related to the coronavirus disease(COVID-19).This explosion of social sales,where there are usually no control and regulation entities,can bring problems associated with mishandling items.In this paper,we expose how Blockchain technology supports the traceability of social sales by validating the data provided by the chain participants such as digital health passports,production and transport data in the sale process;the proposed solution generates recommendations on productmanagement considering the agreements previously made by the network actors.To evaluate the proposed smart contracts,we useHyperledger Caliper,obtaining an average throughput of 12.6 transactions per second and an average latency of 0.3 s for the asset update process.We also use a study case to evaluate the proposed project platform’s selling-transport stage using Internet of Things(IoT)sensors.展开更多
Nonverbal communication is the process of sending and receiving messages from another person through nonverbal channels.On the ground of importance and main codes of nonverbal communication,skills of which are propose...Nonverbal communication is the process of sending and receiving messages from another person through nonverbal channels.On the ground of importance and main codes of nonverbal communication,skills of which are proposed to grasp in commercial housing selling,serving well for the successful transaction.展开更多
The main purpose of this paper is to develop an inventory model under fuzzy approach by considering the effect of inflation and time value of money, to determine the optimal time period for inventory cycle and minimum...The main purpose of this paper is to develop an inventory model under fuzzy approach by considering the effect of inflation and time value of money, to determine the optimal time period for inventory cycle and minimum total average costs. The model is integrated production inventory model developed where;the Demand has a direct linear impact on production rate. The model can be divided into four stages. In the first two stages with original production rate and subsequent change in production rate, inventory level rises. Third stage is time after the accumulation of inventory and before the deterioration starts, where demand which selling price dependent is depreciating the inventory level, while in the fourth stage deterioration occurs, which is considered to follow two parameter Weibull distribution. The back-order is not considered. Hexagonal fuzzy numbers are used to derive optimum solution and defuzzification by graded mean integration representation method. A numerical example is given to demonstrate the applicability of the purposed model and sensitivity analysis is carried out to reveal the impact of change in parameter values.展开更多
The objective is to develop a model considering demand dependent on selling price and deterioration occurs after a certain period of time, which follows two-parameter Weibull distribution. Shortages are allowed and fu...The objective is to develop a model considering demand dependent on selling price and deterioration occurs after a certain period of time, which follows two-parameter Weibull distribution. Shortages are allowed and fully backlogged. Fuzzy optimal solution is obtained by considering hexagonal fuzzy numbers and for defuzzification Graded Mean Integration Representation Method. A numerical example is provided for the illustration of crisp and fuzzy, both models. To observe the effect of changes in parameters, sensitivity analysis is carried out.展开更多
Using a quasi-natural experiment, this study examines the effects of margin trading and short selling on bond yield spread in China. It finds that both margin trading and short selling can reduce bond yield spread. Ad...Using a quasi-natural experiment, this study examines the effects of margin trading and short selling on bond yield spread in China. It finds that both margin trading and short selling can reduce bond yield spread. Additionally, it finds that margin trading lowers firms' debt ratios and increases their credit ratings, which explains the reduced spread. In other words, margin trading can impact investors' decisions by revealing positive information about a firm.Another finding is that short selling lowers the bond yield spread by decreasing earnings management, suggesting that short selling has an impact on investors' decisions through its effect on corporate governance. Our results suggest that margin trading transmits positive information and short selling impacts firms' policies. These results provide support for future regulations of margin trading and short selling.展开更多
FAW Toyota Motor Sales Co. Ltd. (FTMS), a joint vehicle sales venture owned by auto giants China FAW Group Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp., was inaugurated in 2003 in an effort to strengthen the two firms’ operations in...FAW Toyota Motor Sales Co. Ltd. (FTMS), a joint vehicle sales venture owned by auto giants China FAW Group Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp., was inaugurated in 2003 in an effort to strengthen the two firms’ operations in the world’s fastest-growing auto展开更多
TO sum up the year so far, the used business jet market started2019 slowly, but as things appear to be heating up many of the dealers and brokers I speak with are generally happy with the shape of today’s market and ...TO sum up the year so far, the used business jet market started2019 slowly, but as things appear to be heating up many of the dealers and brokers I speak with are generally happy with the shape of today’s market and are regularly completing transactions.But what does the quickening in activity that we’re seeing mean for today’s buyers and sellers?展开更多
For the past seven years,Kotler Marketing Group has been providing modern marketing management consulting services to many of China's most progres- sive large and mid-size companies.We know the enor- mous marketin...For the past seven years,Kotler Marketing Group has been providing modern marketing management consulting services to many of China's most progres- sive large and mid-size companies.We know the enor- mous marketing power of multi-national companies展开更多
基于当前教育的发展形势下,为改善学生英语口语学习环境,提升学生学习效率,学校及教师要从根本上提高思想觉悟,转变教学理念,创新教学方法,切实发挥现代教育技术和设备的优势,通过科学手段激发学生英语口语学习兴趣,逐步提升学生口语水...基于当前教育的发展形势下,为改善学生英语口语学习环境,提升学生学习效率,学校及教师要从根本上提高思想觉悟,转变教学理念,创新教学方法,切实发挥现代教育技术和设备的优势,通过科学手段激发学生英语口语学习兴趣,逐步提升学生口语水平与综合能力。本文以 SELL 语料库为载体,探索通过 AI 虚拟技术培养学生英语口语能力、构建英语口语训练系统的思路和方法。在保证学生学习效果的同时逐渐带领学生走进深度学习领域,提升学生口语使用的准确率和熟练度。展开更多
The Rare Earths Research Institute(the former Rare Earths Research Laboratory)under the GRINM,the first institute to conduct R&D for rare earths(RE)industry in China,was founded in 1958.The Institutewas mainly eng...The Rare Earths Research Institute(the former Rare Earths Research Laboratory)under the GRINM,the first institute to conduct R&D for rare earths(RE)industry in China,was founded in 1958.The Institutewas mainly engaged in the research work of comprehensive utilization of the mine at Baiyun-ebo,the largestRE mine in the world,and the ion adsorption type RE mineral in southern China.The ore decomposition,展开更多
基金The authors are grateful to the Telematics Engineering Group(GIT)and the Research Group for Rural Development(Tull)of the University of Cauca,and the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation of Colombia(Minciencias)for the Ph.D.support granted to Cristian Valencia Payan,as well as the Project“Estrategias para la valorización de los dulces tradicionales de Popayán”(Código:110380863995)founded by Minciencias-Colombia(Contrato 127-2019).
文摘Traditionally,food sustainability has been considered solely in the stage of agricultural production.However,globalization,the expansion of the food production industry,and the emergence of supermarket chains that control the retail food market require specific significant changes in supply chains in the food sector and,therefore,we need to address the economic,social,and environmental impacts of these events.On the other hand,social selling has increased rapidly in recent years,with a further boom,following current events related to the coronavirus disease(COVID-19).This explosion of social sales,where there are usually no control and regulation entities,can bring problems associated with mishandling items.In this paper,we expose how Blockchain technology supports the traceability of social sales by validating the data provided by the chain participants such as digital health passports,production and transport data in the sale process;the proposed solution generates recommendations on productmanagement considering the agreements previously made by the network actors.To evaluate the proposed smart contracts,we useHyperledger Caliper,obtaining an average throughput of 12.6 transactions per second and an average latency of 0.3 s for the asset update process.We also use a study case to evaluate the proposed project platform’s selling-transport stage using Internet of Things(IoT)sensors.
文摘Nonverbal communication is the process of sending and receiving messages from another person through nonverbal channels.On the ground of importance and main codes of nonverbal communication,skills of which are proposed to grasp in commercial housing selling,serving well for the successful transaction.
文摘The main purpose of this paper is to develop an inventory model under fuzzy approach by considering the effect of inflation and time value of money, to determine the optimal time period for inventory cycle and minimum total average costs. The model is integrated production inventory model developed where;the Demand has a direct linear impact on production rate. The model can be divided into four stages. In the first two stages with original production rate and subsequent change in production rate, inventory level rises. Third stage is time after the accumulation of inventory and before the deterioration starts, where demand which selling price dependent is depreciating the inventory level, while in the fourth stage deterioration occurs, which is considered to follow two parameter Weibull distribution. The back-order is not considered. Hexagonal fuzzy numbers are used to derive optimum solution and defuzzification by graded mean integration representation method. A numerical example is given to demonstrate the applicability of the purposed model and sensitivity analysis is carried out to reveal the impact of change in parameter values.
文摘The objective is to develop a model considering demand dependent on selling price and deterioration occurs after a certain period of time, which follows two-parameter Weibull distribution. Shortages are allowed and fully backlogged. Fuzzy optimal solution is obtained by considering hexagonal fuzzy numbers and for defuzzification Graded Mean Integration Representation Method. A numerical example is provided for the illustration of crisp and fuzzy, both models. To observe the effect of changes in parameters, sensitivity analysis is carried out.
基金financial support from the National Science Foundation of China (Project No. 71602148)the MOE (Ministry of Education, China) Project of Humanities and Social Sciences (Project No. 16YJC630065)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Project No. 531107051035)
文摘Using a quasi-natural experiment, this study examines the effects of margin trading and short selling on bond yield spread in China. It finds that both margin trading and short selling can reduce bond yield spread. Additionally, it finds that margin trading lowers firms' debt ratios and increases their credit ratings, which explains the reduced spread. In other words, margin trading can impact investors' decisions by revealing positive information about a firm.Another finding is that short selling lowers the bond yield spread by decreasing earnings management, suggesting that short selling has an impact on investors' decisions through its effect on corporate governance. Our results suggest that margin trading transmits positive information and short selling impacts firms' policies. These results provide support for future regulations of margin trading and short selling.
文摘While most record companies dismay,one music label employs a novel approach Internet consumers wary of free offers still flock to the website MicroMu.
文摘FAW Toyota Motor Sales Co. Ltd. (FTMS), a joint vehicle sales venture owned by auto giants China FAW Group Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp., was inaugurated in 2003 in an effort to strengthen the two firms’ operations in the world’s fastest-growing auto
文摘TO sum up the year so far, the used business jet market started2019 slowly, but as things appear to be heating up many of the dealers and brokers I speak with are generally happy with the shape of today’s market and are regularly completing transactions.But what does the quickening in activity that we’re seeing mean for today’s buyers and sellers?
文摘For the past seven years,Kotler Marketing Group has been providing modern marketing management consulting services to many of China's most progres- sive large and mid-size companies.We know the enor- mous marketing power of multi-national companies
文摘基于当前教育的发展形势下,为改善学生英语口语学习环境,提升学生学习效率,学校及教师要从根本上提高思想觉悟,转变教学理念,创新教学方法,切实发挥现代教育技术和设备的优势,通过科学手段激发学生英语口语学习兴趣,逐步提升学生口语水平与综合能力。本文以 SELL 语料库为载体,探索通过 AI 虚拟技术培养学生英语口语能力、构建英语口语训练系统的思路和方法。在保证学生学习效果的同时逐渐带领学生走进深度学习领域,提升学生口语使用的准确率和熟练度。
文摘The Rare Earths Research Institute(the former Rare Earths Research Laboratory)under the GRINM,the first institute to conduct R&D for rare earths(RE)industry in China,was founded in 1958.The Institutewas mainly engaged in the research work of comprehensive utilization of the mine at Baiyun-ebo,the largestRE mine in the world,and the ion adsorption type RE mineral in southern China.The ore decomposition,