
Reliability and Statistics in Transportation and Communication
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This book reports on cutting-edge theories and methods for analyzing complex systems, such as transportation and communication networks and discusses multi-disciplinary approaches to dependability problems encountered when dealing with complex systems in practice. The book presents the most noteworthy methods and results discussed at the International Conference on Reliability and Statistics in Transportation and Communication (RelStat), which took place in Riga, Latvia on October 17 - 20, 2018. It spans a broad spectrum of topics, from mathematical models and design methodologies, to software engineering, data security and financial issues, as well as practical problems in technical systems, such as transportation and telecommunications, and in engineering education.
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Content
- Intro
- Preface
- Contents
- Transport for Smart City
- Socio-Economic Aspects of Free Public Transport
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Theoretical Background
- 3 Methodology
- 3 Methodology
- 4 Case Study: Free Public Transport in Tallinn
- 5 Findings and Discussion
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- Evaluation of the Quality of Public Transport Stops
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Public Transport Stops
- 3 Methodology
- 3.1 Defining Quality Criteria
- 3.2 Establishing Quality Criteria Weight
- 3.3 Evaluation of the Quality Criteria
- 3.4 Comprehensive Evaluation of the Quality Criteria
- 4 Passenger Survey Questionnaire
- 5 Methodology Applications Results
- 5.1 Evaluation of Respondent Information
- 5.2 Evaluation of Information on the Stops
- 5.3 Evaluation of Criteria in Terms of Subjective Importance
- 5.4 Evaluation of the Quality of PT Stops
- 5.5 Comprehensive Evaluation of the Quality Public Transport Stops
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Environmental Safety of City Transport Systems: Problems and Influence of Infrastructure Solutions
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Problem's State
- 3 Methodology
- 4 Results and Discussions
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Tram Service Quality and Its Impact on the Passengers' Modal Choice in Constantine City (Algeria)
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Characteristics and the Offered Service
- 2.1 The Architecture of the Tram and Its Characteristics
- 2.2 The Capacity of the Tram
- 2.3 The Operational Time and the Tram Fleet
- 2.4 The Travel Time, the Average Speed and the Station Stopping Time
- 3 The Survey Methodology
- 4 Results
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Problems of the Warsaw Metropolitan Area in Shaping the Principles of Sustainable Transport Development
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Characteristics of the Warsaw Metropolitan Area
- 3 Problems of Sustainable Development in Polish Cities
- 4 The Infrastructure Investments of WMA
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Factors Affecting the Efficiency Indicator of the Public Transport System-Case Study
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Crew Working Time Utilization Index
- 3 Analysis of the Crew Working Time Utilisation Index for the Wroclaw City Case
- 4 Influence of Travel Time Variability on Crew Efficiency Index
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Directions of Development of Eastern Poland's Transport Infrastructure by the Example of the Lublin Province
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Characteristics of the Researches
- 3 Economic Efficiency Calculation of the Investments in the Road Infrastructure in the Lublin Voivodeship (Province)
- 3.1 A2 Motorway
- 3.2 S12 Expressway-Chelm Bypass
- 3.3 The S19 Expressway
- 3.4 The S17 Expressway
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Power Plant Optimal Operation Time Approach in Best Energy Mixture Model with Simulation Analysis
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Approach
- 2.1 Energy Sources
- 2.2 Cost of Electricity Generation
- 2.3 Optimal Operation Time
- 2.4 Energy Source Capacity
- 2.5 Simulation
- 3 Experiments
- 3.1 Wind Energy
- 3.2 Biomass Energy
- 3.3 Operation Time and Capacity
- 3.4 Simulation
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Decision-Making Process for Choosing Technology of Diesel Bus Conversion into Electric Bus
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methodology
- 2.1 The Decision-Making Process for Choosing the Optimum Technology
- 2.2 The Main Models and Algorithms
- 3 Case Study of Decision-Making Model Application
- 3.1 Model Initialization and Parametrization
- 3.2 Modelling Results and Discussion
- 4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Statistics and Modelling in Transport Applications
- Exploring Women Travel Behaviour in the Region of Zilina from Large Scale Mobility Survey
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Data Collection and Sample Description
- 3 Modelling Methodology
- 4 Results
- 4.1 Descriptive Data Analysis of the Gender Role in Transport Mode Choice
- 4.2 Analysis of Differences in the Travel Behaviour of Men and Women in the Zilina Region
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Assessment of Inventory Indicators for Nomenclature Groups with Rare Demand
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methods of Grouping and Inventory Classification
- 3 Development of Calculation Methodology for Inventory Indexes Related to the Group of Rare Demand
- 4 The Numerical Example
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Multi-agent Approach to Optimization of Tariffs for the Air Navigation Service
- Abstract
- 1 Problem Statement
- 1.1 An Introduction
- 1.2 Formal Task Statement
- 2 A Proposed Approach to ATC Tariffs Optimization
- 2.1 Multi-agent Model
- 2.2 Experimental Research
- 3 Conclusion
- References
- Exploring the Potential of Social Media Content for Detecting Transport-Related Activities
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 State of the Art
- 3 Methodology
- 3.1 Data Collection
- 3.2 Preliminary Grading
- 3.3 Transport Domain Classes' Identification
- 3.4 Twitter Data Pre-processing
- 3.5 Classification
- 4 Empirical Results
- 4.1 Data Description
- 4.2 Preliminary Grading Results
- 4.3 Transport-Related Domains
- 4.4 Classification
- 5 Discussion-Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Simulation Model of Check-in Management Regarding the IATA Level of Service Standards
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Modeling of the Check-in Process Regarding the Level of Service
- 3 Structure of the Simulation Model
- 4 Validation and Verification of the Model
- 5 Summary
- References
- Reduction of Dimensionality of Feature Vectors in Subject Classification of Text Documents
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Text Representation Methods
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Bag of Words
- 2.3 FastText
- 3 Dimensionality Reduction
- 4 Data Set
- 5 Experiments and Results
- 6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Optimization of the Regional Placement of the Mobile Division Bases of the Commercial Drone Company by Means of the Combinatory Method
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Development of a Two-Stage Combinatory Method for Solving the Optimization Problem of MU Basing with Considering the Regional Specifics of Rendering
- 2.1 Problem Statement and the Combinatory Method of Its Solving
- 2.2 Description of the Algorithm for Calculating of the MU Base Locations Using the Combinatory Method
- 3 Specification of the Conditions and the Initial Data of the Assigned Task Using the Example of the MU Basing by a Costa Rican DCo
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Data Preparation Framework Development for Markov-Modulated Linear Regression Analysis
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Markov-Modulated Linear Regression Model Assumptions
- 3 Methodology of Data Preparing and Exploring
- 4 Case Study: Results and Discussion
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Natural Language Processing Knowledge Network Approach for Interactive Highlighting and Summary
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Related Work
- 3 Approach
- 3.1 Keywords Recognition and Related Concepts Identification
- 3.2 Document Ontology
- 3.3 Document Summary
- 3.4 Relations Calculation and Interactive Highlighting
- 4 Experiments and Discussions
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Intelligent Transport Systems
- Use Cases and Introductory Analysis of the Dataset Collected Within the Large Network of Public Charging Stations
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Description of the Dataset and the Use Cases
- 2.1 ElaadNL Dataset
- 2.2 Proposed Research Problems to Be Addressed by Analyzing Operation Data from a Network of Charging Stations
- 3 Energy Consumption Analysis
- 3.1 Results of Numerical Experiments
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Influence of Constructive Materials of Road Cover on Magnetic Field Dispersion of Wireless Power Transmission Systems
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Modelling the Road Surfaces
- 3 The Test Bench for the Research Influence of Constructive Materials of Road Cover on Magnetic Field Dispersion
- 4 Results of Research of Influence Road Cover on the Efficiency WPT System
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgment
- References
- The Performance Wall of Large Parallel Computing Systems
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Amdahl' Law
- 3 A Model for Deriving Performance Gain
- 3.1 Deriving the Achievable Performance Gain
- 3.2 Our Model of Parallel Execution
- 3.3 Amdahl's Law for Supercomputers
- 4 A Model for Deriving Performance Bound
- 4.1 The Inherent Bound
- 4.2 The Practical Limitations
- 4.3 The Efficiency of Supercomputers
- 4.4 Ways of Enhancing Efficiency of Parallelization
- 4.5 The Role of the Benchmarking and the Application
- 4.6 The Role of the Software
- 4.7 The Case of Brain Simulation
- 4.8 Where the Less is More
- 4.9 "Experimental Proofs" of the Existence of the Performance Limit
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Telematics
- Availability of Applications in Container-Based Cloud PaaS Architecture
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Related Works
- 3 Model Formulation and Solution
- 3.1 Numerical Example
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Increasing the Efficiency of the Wireless Charging System for Mobile Devices that Support Qi Standard
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Overview of WPT for Charging Batteries
- 3 An Effective Solution for the WPT System
- 4 Analysis of the Magnetic Fields Generated by the System
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- A System of Data Processing as Two-Phase Queueing System
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Distribution of Complex Message Generation Time
- 3 An Analysis of Complex Messages Service
- 4 Numerical Example
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Significant Simulation Parameters for RESTART/LRE Method in Teletraffic Systems of SDN
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Trends of SDN
- 3 Teletraffic Models for SDN
- 3.1 Pareto Distribution
- 3.2 The Interrupted Poisson Process
- 4 Simulation Results of Teletraffic Models for SDN
- 5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Intelligent Methods in Digital Forensics: State of the Art
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Information Security and Big Data Standards
- 3 Digital Forensics from a Practical Point of View
- 4 Intelligent Methods Applied to Digital Forensics
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Using Impact-Oscillatory Loading and Nanotechnologies for Improving Mechanical Properties of Two-Phase Titanium Alloy VT23
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methods of Mechanical and Physical Research
- 3 Results and Discussion of Experimental Findings
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Employment of SIC MOSFETS and GaN-Transistors for Wireless Power Transmission Systems
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Power Inverter Hybrid Modules with use GaN-transistors and SiC MOSFETs
- 3 The Test Bench for the Investigation of the Power Inverters Hybrid Modules
- 4 The Investigation of the Power Inverters Hybrid Modules
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Off-the-Shelf Convolution Neural Networks Low-Light Object Detection Comparison
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 A Probabilistic Model of Light
- 3 Surveillance and Autonomous Vehicle Imaging Specifics
- 4 De-Noising Preprocessing
- 5 Experimental Setting
- 5.1 Implementation Remarks
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Performance Evaluation of Event-Driven Software Applied in Monitoring Systems
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Basics of Event-Driven Data Processing
- 2.1 Organization of the Event Processing System
- 2.2 An Event Processing Agent and Its Contexts
- 3 The Case Study
- 3.1 The Task: Detecting Anomalies in a Stream of Correlated Events
- 3.2 The Proactive Technology Online (PROTON) Engine
- 3.3 The PROTON Implementations of the Two Event Processing Networks
- 4 Performance Evaluation
- 4.1 Performance of Web Based Applications
- 4.2 Concurrent Web Clients
- 4.3 Central Broker Schema
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Checkers Player Next Move Aided System
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Game of Checkers
- 3 Checkers System
- 4 Searching Algorithms
- 4.1 Negamax Algorithm with Alpha Beta Pruning
- 4.2 Evaluation Function
- 4.3 SARSA and SARSA(?) Algorithm
- 5 Results
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- Required Depth of Electricity Price Forecasting in the Problem of Optimum Planning of Manufacturing Process Based on Energy Storage System (ESS)
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Battery Energy Saving System Management Algorithms
- 3 Artificial Neural Network for Electricity Market Price Forecasting
- 4 Results of Price Forecast Experiments
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Smart Solutions for Supply Chain Management
- Operational Simulation-Based Decision Support in Intralogistics Using Short-Term Forecasts
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Laundry Logistics
- 2.1 Closed-Loop Supply Chain
- 2.2 Processes in Industrial Laundries and RFID
- 3 Problem Description and Real-Time Decision Making
- 4 Concept
- 4.1 Simulation Model, Picking Algorithm and PLC
- 4.2 Data Tables
- 5 Conclusion and Outlook
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Choosing the Localisation of Loading Points for the Cargo Bicycles System in the Krakow Old Town
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Formalisation of the System of Goods Delivery by Bikes
- 2.1 Transport Network Model
- 2.2 Model of Demand for Goods Delivery
- 2.3 Model of the Servicing System
- 2.4 Defining the Routes for Delivery of Cargos by Bikes
- 3 Software Implementation of the Cargo Delivery System
- 4 Case Study: Simulation Experiment for Choosing the Loading Point Location in the Krakow Old Town
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- The Role of Reverse Logistics in the Transition to a Circular Economy
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Logistics in a Circular Economy
- 2.1 Circular Economy's Problems and Examples of Solutions
- 2.2 Automotive Spare Parts' Logistic Systems
- 3 Organization of Spare Parts Delivery in the PC "KAMAZ"
- 3.1 Logistic System of the PC "KAMAZ"
- 3.2 Algorithms and Models on Which DSS Is Based
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Increasing the Adequacy of Management Decision Making for Choosing Intermediaries in Supply Chains
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Methodology of Forming a Superposition of Distributions of Consistency Indices
- 3 Analysis of Probability Estimates of Consistency Indices of Matrices of Different Sizes
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- The Analysis of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Organizational Structures on Russian Market
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 General Terms and Literature Review
- 3 The Methodology of Logistics and SC Management Organizational Structure Research
- 4 The Investigation Results
- 5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Sustainable Aviation and Maritime Transport
- Integrating Air Cargo Road Feeder Services into Green Transport Corridors
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Theory
- 3 Methodology and Research Design
- 4 Findings
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Condition Monitoring of Helicopter Main Gearbox Planetary Stage
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Spatial-Time Model of Gear Interactions
- 2.1 Data Separation
- 2.2 Gear Mesh Modelling
- 3 STDD Application on a Helicopter Main Gearbox
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Research and Practical Application of Vibration Transfer Functions in Diagnostics of Jet Engine
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Transfer Function Dependence on Excitation Source Type
- 3 Experimental Techniques of Transfer Function Identification for Vibration Diagnostics
- 3.1 Modal Properties of Integral Aggregates
- 3.2 Transfer Function of Vibration Paths
- 4 Transfer Functions in Vibration Diagnostics
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Measurements of the Parameters of a Broadband Satellite Data Channel in the SEVSAT Ship System
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Inmarsat Services for Ships
- 3 Ship Equip VSAT System
- 4 Measured Characteristics of the Channel
- 5 Factors Influencing on the Channel Characteristics
- 6 Field Experiments and Results
- 7 Conclusions
- References
- Implementation of a Multiple Remote Tower
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Development of Remote Tower Services
- 3 The Advantages and the Potential Challenges of a Multiple Remote Tower
- 4 The Case of Lithuania
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Reliability, Safety and Risk Management
- Safety Status on Road Transport System in the European Union
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Characteristics of Road Transport in the EU
- 2.1 Transport Infrastructure
- 2.2 Road Net in the EU
- 2.3 Advantages and Disadvantages of Road Transport
- 2.4 Victim Statistics on Road Accidents in the EU
- 2.5 Dangerous Goods Transport
- 3 The EU and Polish Safety Initiatives of Road Transport
- 3.1 Digital Tachograph System
- 3.2 European Electronic Toll Service-EETS
- 3.3 Pan-European eCall System
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Information Support Systems for Crisis Management
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction and Formulation of the Research Problem
- 2 The Elements of the Cybernetic Theory of Security
- 3 The IT Systems and Technologies Used for Crisis Management
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Dimensions of Security System Complexity and Risk Detection Praxis
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Complexity and Compatibility of a Security System
- 3 External Threat Factors and Dimensions of Security
- 4 Conclusions
- References
- Testing of the Drivers Ability to Assess the Distance on the Road While Driving
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Test Characteristics
- 2.1 Test Method
- 2.2 Description of the Pilot Studies
- 2.3 The Results of Pilot Studies
- 2.4 Discussion of the Obtained Results
- 3 Conclusions
- References
- Fatigue Life Dependence on Non-uniform Hardening Effect After Surface Rolling
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methodology
- 3 Results
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Identification of Reliability Models for Non-repairable Railway Component
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Subject of Research
- 3 Example of Right Censored Failure Time of Data
- 4 Method of Selection the Best Fitting Distribution Model
- 5 Results from Analysis
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Generalised Gamma Distribution in the Corrective Maintenance Prediction of Homogeneous Vehicles
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Assumptions and Symbols
- 3 The Family of GG Distributions as a Model of the Useful Mileage for Vehicle Components
- 4 Adaptation of the Operational Database
- 5 Application of the Family GG Distributions to the Damage Prediction
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Impact of Sulfate Reducing Bacteria on Biocorrosion of Pipeline Steels
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methods of Mechanical and Physical Research
- 3 Results and Discussion of Experimental Findings
- 4 Use of Inhibitors to Protect Pipe Steels
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Sustainable Transport Interchange
- Conceptual Models for Better Interoperability Between Road and Rail Transport in Lithuania
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Multimodality and Main Elements of Multimodal Transport System
- 3 Identification of Transport Infrastructure Problems in Lithuania
- 4 Identification of Transport Infrastructure Problems in Lithuania
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Techniques for Smart Urban Logistics Solutions' Simulation: A Systematic Review
- Abstract
- 1 Background
- 2 Methods
- 2.1 Search Strategy
- 2.2 Paper Inclusion Criteria
- 3 Results
- 4 Discussion
- 4.1 Limitations
- 4.2 General Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Possible Consequences of the Implementation of Transport Integration in the Riga Planning Region
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Background and Motivation
- 1.2 Characterization of Research Area
- 1.3 Current Planning State
- 2 Literature Review
- 2.1 Fields of Transport Integration
- 2.2 Effects of Transport Integration
- 3 Methodology
- 3.1 Scenario Design
- 3.2 Estimation of Effects
- 4 Findings
- 4.1 General Consequences
- 4.2 Consequences of Scenario A
- 4.3 Consequences of Scenario B
- 4.4 Comparison
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Environmental Friendly Transport Interchanges: Active Travel Accessibility and Policy
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Method
- 3 State-of-the-Art Review
- 3.1 Active Travel
- 3.2 European Union Policy
- 3.3 Soft Policy
- 3.4 Hard Policy
- 4 Implementation of Policy Measures
- 5 Active Travel Accessibility in Riga Public Transport System: Situation Analysis and Recommendations
- 6 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- A Cross-case Analysis of Riga Interchanges' Information Services and Technologies
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 State of the Art
- 3 Methodology
- 4 Description of the Interchanges
- 5 Survey Result Analysis
- 6 Discussion
- 7 Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Optimization of Interaction of Automobile and Railway Transport at Container Terminals
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Research Methods
- 3 Findings
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Unsupervised Learning-Based Stock Keeping Units Segmentation
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Dataset Description
- 3 Methodology
- 3.1 Data Preprocessing
- 3.2 Cluster Analysis
- 3.3 Clustering Validation
- 3.4 Dimensionality Reduction
- 4 Experiment
- 4.1 Data Preprocessing
- 4.2 Cluster Analysis
- 4.3 Further Improvements via PRINCIPAL Component Analysis
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Transport Economics and Policy
- The Socio-Economic Impact of Green Shipping: A Holistic View from the Baltic Sea Region
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Literature Review
- 3 Methodology
- 4 Findings
- 4.1 Occupational Risks from Working on a Ship
- 4.2 SECA Regulations and Air Quality Measurement Results
- 5 Discussion
- 6 Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Impact of Joining the European Union on the Development of Transport Policy in the Republic of Latvia
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Use of the Impact Assessment in Public Administration
- 1.2 Description of Research Methods
- 2 Main Outcomes of the Study
- 2.1 Importance of the Transport Sector in the EU
- 2.2 Impact of the Development of the Transport Sector on the Overall Macroeconomic Indicators of the Republic of Latvia
- 2.3 Assessment of the Outcomes and Consequences of the Republic of Latvia's Accession to the European Union in the Transport Sector
- 3 Conclusions
- References
- Evaluation of a Necessity for Subsidies for Electric Vehicle Purchases in Latvia: 2013-2017
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Materials and Methods
- 2.1 General Considerations
- 2.2 Total Cost of Ownership Approach
- 2.3 Time Frame for TCO Calculations
- 2.4 Pairwise Comparison
- 2.5 Cost Structure
- 2.6 Driving Distance and Energy Costs
- 3 Results
- 4 Discussion
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Assessment of the Influence of Social-Cultural Environment in the Context of Global Logistics
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Importance of Social-Cultural Environment for Business
- 3 Findings of the Logistics Sector Survey Carried Out in Europe, Scandinavia, Russia and North America
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Innovative Economics
- Who are Latvian Women Entrepreneurs of Small Businesses? A Preliminary Study
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Overview of the Big Five Personality Model
- 3 Research Methodology
- 3.1 Research Aim and Hypothesis
- 3.2 Research Participants and Procedure
- 3.3 Research Design
- 4 Research Results
- 5 Discussion and Conclusion of Results
- 6 Conclusion
- References
- Considering and Rationalizing the Establishment of a New Distribution Channel for Export Travel-Related Services in Latvian Market
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Analysis of Inbound and Domestic Tourism Parameters
- 2.1 Analysis Procedure
- 2.2 Indicators of Number of Visitors and Non-residents in "Hotels and Others Total"
- 2.3 Indicators for the Number of "Hotels and Others" Accommodation Establishments
- 2.4 Indicators of Establishments' Admission in "Hotels and Others" Group
- 2.5 Indicators of Bed Occupancy Rate in "Hotels and Others" Accommodation Establishments
- 2.6 Indicators of the Average Number of Nights Spent by Non-residents in Accommodation Establishments
- 2.7 Indicators of "Rural Tourism" Accommodation Establishments
- 2.8 General Conclusions to Sect. 2
- 3 The Approach to Service Distribution in Latvian Tourist Industry: Ancillary Services in Passenger Air Transport Considering the IATA's NDC Model Adjusted to the Local Factors
- 3.1 Application Options of the NDC Model for Aggregating of Adjacent Transport and Tourist Services as Ancillary Air Transport Services in Latvia
- 3.2 Suggestions on Developing the Latvian Aggregator of Regional Ancillary Services (RAS)
- 4 Conclusion
- References
- Linkage Between Management of Long-Lived Non-financial Assets and Performance of Latvian Companies Listed on the Baltic Stock Exchange
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Theoretical Framework of the Research
- 3 Research Methodology
- 4 Research Results
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Business Continuity Assurance in Creative Industries
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The Definition and Structure of the Creative Industries
- 3 The Role and Importance of the Business Intelligence Systems in the Business Continuity Assurance
- 4 The Methodology of Research and the Research Limitations
- 5 The Empirical Results
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- The Mechanism for Creating an Effective International Strategic Alliance in the Field of Air Transportation
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Factors for the Formation of Aviation Alliance and Strategies for Their Operation
- 3 Analysis of Existing Approaches to Assessing the Effectiveness of the Company's Participation in Alliances
- 4 Research Results
- 4.1 Mechanism for the Creation of an Effective International Strategic Alliance in the Field of Air Transportation
- 4.2 The Procedure of Assessing the Financial Effect of an Airline Company's Participation in Alliance
- 4.3 Summary: The Model of Formation of an Effective International Strategic Alliance in the Field of Air Transportation
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- The Principles of Creating a Balanced Investment Portfolio for Cryptocurrencies
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Literature Review
- 3 Portfolio Theory and Selecting the Cryptocurrencies
- 4 Assessing Cryptocurrencies for the Inclusion in the Portfolio
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- Management of Liquidity and Profitability in Commercial Banks
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Theoretical Aspects of Liquidity and Profitability
- 3 The Methodology of Determining the Optimality of Profitability and Liquidity in Commercial Banks
- 4 The Analysis of Profitability and Liquidity Management in Latvian Commercial Banks
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Corporate Income Taxation: Challenges of E-Commerce Platforms
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Literature Review
- 2.1 Concepts of E-Commerce Platforms
- 2.2 International Solutions for Taxation of E-Commerce Platforms
- 2.3 Profit Drivers of E-Commerce Platforms
- 3 Methodology
- 4 Results
- 5 Discussions
- 6 Conclusions
- References
- Education and Training in Engineering
- On Higher Education Realities: Supporting Education and Research
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Supporting Education and Research in a Higher Education Institution
- 3 Discussion: Investigating Basic Elements of Integrated Support for TLWR in a Higher Education Institution
- 3.1 Main Issues Discussed in Relation to Integrated Support for TLWR in a HEI
- 3.2 Documents Regulating Integrated Support for TLWR in a HEI
- 3.3 Integrated Support for TLWR: Creating Synergy Across a HEI
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Developing a Marketing Strategy for a Higher Education Institution in the Agenda of Customer-Driven Education
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Modern Trends and Challenges in the Higher Education Industry in the Context of Developing an Efficient Marketing Strategy: Focus on Quality
- 3 Marketing Strategy Development in Higher Education
- 4 Comparison of Marketing Plans of Some Modern Universities
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- E-Learning and E-Teaching Effectiveness: Academic Staff Perception
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 E-Learning and E-Teaching Effectiveness
- 3 Research Methodology
- 4 Results
- 5 Conclusions
- References
- A Logistics Management Game for Actors of a Geographically Distributed Supply Chain
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Supply Chain Management Game
- 3 Conceptual Comparison of Board Games, Computer Games and VR Games
- 4 Prototype of a Multiplayer Computer Game on Supply Chain Management
- 5 Conclusion and Future Work
- References
- Application of Process Approach to Knowledge Management in Education Institutions: Competence Centres
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Theoretical Framework
- 2.1 The Concept of Competence Centres Application Within Process Management Approach in Education
- 2.2 Competence Centres in Educational Organizations
- 3 Research Methods
- 4 Research Results
- 4.1 BMSTU Student Survey
- 4.2 Employer Survey
- 4.3 Designing Model of the Process Approach in Competence Centres
- 5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Conflict Management in the Educational Process at the University
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methodology
- 3 Analysis of Conflicts between Academic Staff and Students (TTI Example) and Management of these Conflicts
- 4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- The Quintuple HELIX Innovation Model: Cooperation for E-Services Development and Education of Society. A Case Study in Latvia
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Theoretical Discussion
- 3 Research Results and Discussion. Case Study. The Development of Remote Control and Electronic Services in the City of Ventspils, Latvia
- 3.1 Participants and Roles
- 3.2 Project Results
- 4 Main Conclusions and Recommendations
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Author Index
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Copy protection: Watermark-DRM (Digital Rights Management)
System requirements:
- Computer (Windows; MacOS X; Linux): Use the free software Adobe Reader, Adobe Digital Editions, or any other PDF viewer of your choice (see eBook Help).
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- E-reader: Bookeen, Kobo, Pocketbook, Sony, Tolino and many more (only limited: Kindle).
The file format PDF always displays a book page identically on any hardware. This makes PDF suitable for complex layouts such as those used in textbooks and reference books (images, tables, columns, footnotes). Unfortunately, on the small screens of e-readers or smartphones, PDFs are rather annoying, requiring too much scrolling.
This eBook uses Watermark-DRM, a „soft” copy protection. This means that there are no technical restrictions to prevent illegal distribution. However, there is a personalised watermark embedded in the eBook that can be used to identify the purchaser of the eBook in the event of misuse and to provide evidence for legal purposes.
For more information, see our eBook Help page.