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This thesis aims to support the product development process. Therefore, an approach is developed, implemented as a prototype and evaluated, for automated solution space exploration of formally predefined design automation tasks holding the product knowledge of engineers. For this reason, a classification of product development tasks related to the representation of the mathematical model is evaluated based on the parameters defined in this thesis. In a second step, the mathematical model should be solved. A Solver is identified able to handle the given problem class.
Due to the context of this work, System Modelling Language (SysML) is chosen for the product knowledge formalisation. In the next step the given SysML model has to be translated into an object-oriented model. This translation is implemented by extracting information of a ".xml"-file using the XML Metadata Interchanging (XMI) standard. The information contained in the file is structured using the Unified Modelling Language (UML) profile for SysML. Afterwards a mathematical model in MiniZinc language is generated. MiniZinc is a mathematical modelling language interpretable by many different Solvers. The generated mathematical model is classified related to the Variable Type and Linearity of the Constraints and Objective of the generated mathematical model. The output is stored in a ".txt"-file.
To evaluate the functionality of the prototype, time consumption of the different performed procedures is measured. This data shows that models containing Continuous Variables need a longer time to be classified and optimised. Another observation shows that the transformation into an object-oriented model and the translation of this model into a mathematical representation are dependent on the number of SysML model elements. Using MiniZinc resulted in the restriction that models which use non-linear functions and Boolean Expressions cannot be solved. This is because the implementation of non-linear Solvers at MiniZinc is still in the development phase. An investigation of the optimally of the results, provided by the Solvers, was left for further work.
The Digital Factory Vorarlberg is the youngest Research Center of Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences. In the lab of the research center a research and learning factory has been established for educating students and employees of industrial partners. Showcases and best practice scenarios for various topics of digitalization in the manufacturing industry are demonstrated. In addition, novel methods and technologies for digital production, cloud-based manufacturing, data analytics, IT- and OT-security or digital twins are being developed. The factory comprises only a minimum core of logistics and fabrication processes to guarantee manageability within an academic setup. As a product, fidget spinners are being fabricated. A webshop allows customers to individually design their products and directly place orders in the factory. A centralized SCADA-System is the core data hub for the factory. Various data analytic tools and methods and a novel database for IoT-applications are connected to the SCADA-System. As an alternative to on premise manufacturing, orders can be pushed into a cloud-based manufacturing platform, which has been developed at the Digital Factory. A broker system allows fabrication in distributed facilities and offers various optimization services. Concepts, such as outsourcing product configuration to customers or new types of engineering services in cloud-based manufacturing can be explored and demonstrated. In this paper, we present the basic concept of the Digital Factory Vorarlberg, as well as some of the newly developed topics.
A modified matrix adaptation evolution strategy with restarts for constrained real-world problems
(2020)
In combination with successful constraint handling techniques, a Matrix Adaptation Evolution Strategy (MA-ES) variant (the εMAg-ES) turned out to be a competitive algorithm on the constrained optimization problems proposed for the CEC 2018 competition on constrained single objective real-parameter optimization. A subsequent analysis points to additional potential in terms of robustness and solution quality. The consideration of a restart scheme and adjustments in the constraint handling techniques put this into effect and simplify the configuration. The resulting BP-εMAg-ES algorithm is applied to the constrained problems proposed for the IEEE CEC 2020 competition on Real-World Single-Objective Constrained optimization. The novel MA-ES variant realizes improvements over the original εMAg-ES in terms of feasibility and effectiveness on many of the real-world benchmarks. The BP-εMAg-ES realizes a feasibility rate of 100% on 44 out of 57 real-world problems and improves the best-known solution in 5 cases.
A novel calorimetric technique for the analysis of gas-releasing endothermic dissociation reactions
(2020)
Issues with professional conduct and discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT+) people in health and social care, continue to exist in most EU countries and worldwide.
The project IENE9 titled: “Developing a culturally competent and compassionate LGBT+ curriculum in health and social care education” aims to enable teacher/trainers of theory and practice to enhance their skills regarding LGBT+ issues and develop teaching tools to support the inclusion of LGBT+ issues within health and social care curricula. The newly culturally competent and compassionate LGBT+ curriculum will be delivered though a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) which is aimed at health and social care workers, professionals and learners across Europe and worldwide.
We have identified educational policies and guidelines at institutions teaching in health and social care, taken into account for developing the learning/teaching resources. The MOOC will be an innovative training model based on the Papadopoulos (2014) model for “Culturally Competent Compassion”. The module provides a logical and easy to follow structure based on its four constructs 'Culturally Aware and Compassionate Learning', 'Culturally Knowledgeable and Compassionate Learning', 'Culturally Sensitive and Compassionate Learning', 'Culturally Competent and Compassionate Learning'.
Specific training may result in better knowledge and skills of the health and social care workforce, which helps to reduce inequalities and communication with LGBT+ people, as well as diminishing the feelings of stigma or discrimination experienced.
Die Entwicklungen im Bereich der Algorithmen, Machine Learning und Künstlicher Intelligenz sind rasant und halten Einzug in immer mehr Bereichen des alltäglichen Lebens, insbesondere in den Unternehmen. Aus diesem Grund wird in dieser Arbeit der Frage nachgegangen, inwiefern dieser Trend Auswirkungen auf die benötigten Management-Kompetenzen hat. Zur Beantwortung dieser Frage wird zuerst die klassische Management-Lehre mit ihren zentralen Begrifflichkeiten und bestehenden Kompetenzmodellen beleuchtet und basierend auf diesen Erkenntnissen ein Analyse-Hilfsmodell entwickelt. Im Anschluss werden die wichtigsten Grundlagen zum Themenkomplex Algorithmus, Machine Learning und Künstliche Intelligenz behandelt und auf dieser Basis benötigte Management-Kompetenzen abgeleitet. Zusätzlich werden aktuelle Studien großer Beratungsunternehmen und Fachartikel analysiert und ebenfalls Kompetenzen für den Einsatz von Machine Learning und Künstlicher Intelligenz identifiziert. Schliesslich wird eine Gap-Analyse durchgeführt mit dem Resultat, dass keine grundsätzlich neuen Kompetenzen notwendig sind, diese jedoch teils erweitert werden müssen und sich deren Wichtigkeit verschiebt.
Alter und Recruiting
(2020)
Die vorliegende Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit der Problematik von Arbeitssuchenden 45 plus in Vorarlberg.
Zum Verständnis werden die Fachbegriffe Diversity, Generationen und Altersklassen, Altersdiskriminierung und Work Ability Index erläutert. Die Umfeld- und Einflussfaktoren beschäftigen sich mit den demografischen Grundlagen, den Potenzialen älterer Arbeitnehmender, dem alter(n)s-gerechten Arbeiten, möglicher Herausforderungen im Recruiting und Ideen anderer Länder.
Im Abschnitt Methodologie und Methodik werden Grundlagen der qualitativen Forschung behandelt. Die Datenerhebung erfolgte durch Experteninterviews. Die Details dazu finden sich in den Passagen Sampling, Auswahl der Interviewpartner, Interview-Leitfaden, Auswertungsmethode und Gütekriterien. Die Arbeit fokussiert sich auf Industrieunternehmen in Vorarlberg sowie das AMS, die AK und die Caritas.
Die Antworten aus den Leitfaden-Interviews führen schlussendlich zu potenziellen Reformansätzen, um die Situation für Arbeitnehmende 45 plus zu verbessern. Es ergeben sich mehrere Aspekte, welche wider das Einstellen von älteren Bewerbenden vorliegen.