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Preservation of a Textile Culture Through a Digital Cultural Heritage
Fehmiye Dilek Himam Er,
Ender Yazgan Bulgun,
Elvan Özkavruk Adanır
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, March 2018
Pages:
25-32
Received:
1 March 2018
Accepted:
23 March 2018
Published:
8 May 2018
Abstract: This study will directly address an overview of digitalization practices on how Sümerbank fabric archive could add value to the preservation, protection and of Turkish textile cultural heritage. Sümerbank was one of the state-centered institutions, which was producing affordable printed cotton textile products in Turkey between the years of 1930-2000s. In this study, 6600 Sümerbank textile patterns which is produced between years of 1956-2001 had been digitized and built a website to create a network between researchers, designers, governmental and private institutions.
Abstract: This study will directly address an overview of digitalization practices on how Sümerbank fabric archive could add value to the preservation, protection and of Turkish textile cultural heritage. Sümerbank was one of the state-centered institutions, which was producing affordable printed cotton textile products in Turkey between the years of 1930-20...
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Existing Situation of on Street Parking and Impacts on Effective Carriageway Width and V/C Ratio: A Case Study of Rajshahi City Corporation Area
Aftabun Nahar,
Rupesh Chakma,
Nayem Uddin,
Anutosh Das
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, March 2018
Pages:
33-42
Received:
18 February 2018
Accepted:
28 April 2018
Published:
25 May 2018
Abstract: Rajshahi is an important and divisional city of Bangladesh. Rajshahi city has well organized internal communication as well as connection to other parts of the country. But, the growth of slow moving vehicles such as easy bike and auto rickshaws in Rajshahi has created many problems. One of the worst issues is, being parked these vehicles at the major intersection points. It is becoming a crucial issue in managing the transportation system since it affects the overall accessibility of a city. On street parking is now creating severe transportation problems in major roads of Rajshahi city. Moreover, on street parking is one of the main reasons of road congestion in Rajshahi city. This paper aims to explicate the parking scenario of the major intersection of Rajshahi city of slow moving vehicle traffic through analyzing the parking location, modal share of parking and parking supply analysis such as accumulation rate, volume, load, duration, occupancy, turn over etc. Required data has been collected from four major intersections named as Talaimari, Laxmipur, Monichottor and Railgate in Rajshahi city corporation area from 8.30AM to 12.00AM by using parking space inventory method and parking usage survey by petrol. Traffic volume count survey is also conducted to know the effects on V/C ratio with and without parking. The study found that the Monichottor intersection has the worst condition, even the level of service of the road is fallen because of the illegal on street parking. It also provides the comparisons between designated parking bay and non-designated place of parking. This study can help to explore the possibilities of moderating the present parking problems of Rajshahi. As the traffic on the existing road system increases, congestion becomes serious problems. Thus there could be medium and long term solution measures.
Abstract: Rajshahi is an important and divisional city of Bangladesh. Rajshahi city has well organized internal communication as well as connection to other parts of the country. But, the growth of slow moving vehicles such as easy bike and auto rickshaws in Rajshahi has created many problems. One of the worst issues is, being parked these vehicles at the ma...
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Research on Dynamic Closed-Loop Remanufacturing Decision-Making Model
Liang Tu Chen,
Shih Wen Chien,
Chun Chin Wei
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, March 2018
Pages:
43-46
Received:
18 July 2018
Published:
19 July 2018
Abstract: This study proposes a dynamic multi-period pricing-ordering decision model for a closed-loop remanufacturing system with product substitution between the new and remanufactured goods. In particular, this study considers both new and remanufactured versions of a single product that are both subject to continuous decay and a multivariate demand function of price and time. The problem is formulated using a dynamic programming model. In analyzing the problem, it is assumed that the firm utilizes a periodic review inventory system in which the sales price can be arbitrarily increased or decreased in response to changes in the market demand over the product lifecycle. The proposal model takes the time-value of money into account. In solving the decision-making problem, it is assumed that the aim is to maximize the total discounted profit over a finite planning horizon. The numerical result shows that the total discounted profit is sensitive to demand parameters, but less sensitive to cost parameter and time-discounting factor parameter. In practice, the proposed pricing-ordering model may instruct frequent price-adjustments in the upward or downward direction in response to changes in the demand structure, with advances in information and Internet technology in a cost-effective fashion.
Abstract: This study proposes a dynamic multi-period pricing-ordering decision model for a closed-loop remanufacturing system with product substitution between the new and remanufactured goods. In particular, this study considers both new and remanufactured versions of a single product that are both subject to continuous decay and a multivariate demand funct...
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Exploration of the Critical Factors of Spa Tourism in Taiwan
Cheng Che Lin,
Lin Fang Chen,
Chi Min Wu,
Tso Jen Chen
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, March 2018
Pages:
47-51
Received:
9 August 2018
Published:
13 August 2018
Abstract: The abundant natural resources in Taiwan enable the development of the tourism industry flourish; hot spring resource not only provides visitors taking a bath, but also becomes an exclusive tour spot. In the recent experiential tendency, travelers are more willing to consume the hot spring in a resort hotel and enjoy the beautiful and pleasant scenery at the same time. Therefore, the research designed the spa tourism for travelers to make their dreams come true and explored the relationships among these critical factors - experiential marketing, experiential value, satisfaction, and behavioral intention. Three hundred and twelve respondents in Tainan were randomly surveyed to gather data in the Guanzihling Hot Spring Scenic Area, Tainan City, Taiwan. The findings showed that experiential marketing have very significantly positive influence on behavioral intension, experiential value, satisfaction because the tourism of Guanzihling Hot Spring Scenic Area provides good itinerary planning, beautiful scenery, relaxing atmosphere, and luxury spa hotel for accommodation. Moreover, it displayed that the degree of satisfaction and behavioral intension are in pace with travelers’ perception of experiential value. Finally, applying personal information to measure these variables, it revealed that spa tourism is a popular leisure activity for Taiwanese people. People who live more closely Guanzihling Hot Spring Scenic Area would be willing to do this spa tourism more frequently. Moreover, prime people (age 41-55) with characteristics of business job, higher annual income, and married people have stronger feeling of experiential marketing and value to spa tourism. Therefore, tourism industry should design a VIP itinerary, including luxury hotel, pretty or magnificent scenery, and gourmet food to upgrade or improve their satisfactory extent and ensure their revisits or recommendations.
Abstract: The abundant natural resources in Taiwan enable the development of the tourism industry flourish; hot spring resource not only provides visitors taking a bath, but also becomes an exclusive tour spot. In the recent experiential tendency, travelers are more willing to consume the hot spring in a resort hotel and enjoy the beautiful and pleasant scen...
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