We propose a generic and computationally efficient framework within which input XML data can be transformed depending on environment descriptions (e.g., terminal capabilities) and rule descriptions (e.g., access policies). We adopt a hybrid approach; the transformation engine consists of XSLT and DOM processors. The input XML data is transformed by an XSLT instance that is adapted by a DOM prog...

Introduction of LTE (Long Term Evolution) brings enhanced quality for 3GPP multimedia services. The high throughput and low latency of LTE enable higher quality media coding than what is possible in UMTS. LTE-specific codecs have not yet been defined but work on them is ongoing in 3GPP. The LTE codecs are expected to improve the basic signal quality, but also to offer new capabilities such as e...

We discuss the application of the FMI Co-Simulation technology to building energy performance simulation, where detailed physical building models are coupled to Modelica-based HVAC component and plant models. First, we describe the generation process of the building FMU from our stand-alone building simulation program NANDRAD and sketch out internal algorithms for FMI version 2 capabilities. Th...

This paper argues that the neoliberal consensus about education finance has broken down due to growing economic inequality. First, I use a comparative historical analysis of political alliances examine patterns world trade and nations’ policies for educational development since World War II. The United States emphasized STEM-collegiate preparation all students, while most countries continued du...

Literature on knowledge protection strongly focuses on the application of measures, widely neglecting the abilities of individual firms. A capability view on firms could help to answer the question of how well they can utilize different measures for protecting knowledge. Drawing on the resource-based view, this paper proposes the concept of protection capabilities and discusses how they could h...

Abstract. In order to minimize the effort of building modular applications, and also as a guideline for designing them from scratch, we propose a model that allows rapid application building and reconfiguration with minimal manual intervention, potentiating module reuse and improving application understanding. As a demonstration of the model’s capabilities, we present a user interface which all...

Big data analytics is becoming a veritable source of competitive advantage as it helps companies to better understand their business environment and to create or improve their products and services accordingly. However, big data analytics also poses challenges to organizations with respect to establishing the required capabilities. Building upon a design science research approach and the Work S...

Organizations today have a diversity of applications available to support the management of customer relationships, namely electronic-customer relationship management (eCRM) applications. Despite the growing need of understanding eCRM in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), eCRM research is largely focused on large organizations. Building on the theory of dynamic capabilities, this paper ...