Abstract In this paper, different iterative methods, so-called architectures, within the multidisciplinary analysis in conceptual aircraft design of UNICADO software are elaborated, applied and analyzed. Possible execution sequences sequential method (Gauss-Seidel architecture) derived via a graph-based algorithm combination with expert knowledge. Sensitivities disciplines analyzed permitted re...

In recent years a lot of metaphilosophical attention has been paid to the role thought experiments in philosophical inquiry. According popular picture, are among most prominent methods for conceptual analysis. However, it is also often claimed that ethics differ from those used other fields philosophy as being different nature—they not about concepts, but rather things world (what exactly depen...

Project risk management includes the process of risk identification, analysis, and handling (response). Risk handling/ response is the choice of a proper strategy to reduce the likelihood of the occurrence of risk events and/or the magnitude of their negative impact. Research on risk handling is mostly opinionor case-based and, as such, it offers scant guidelines for making the decision. Manage...

This study examines how gamification mechanics could be used in online retailers' loyalty programs. In other words, this article attempts to create a conceptual model for the relationship between gamification mechanics and customer loyalty elements. We used a field study to conduct our research. In order to validate the survey, 450 customers from one of the greatest online stores in Iran were q...

the current research tries to offer a conceptual model in order to create trust among people for choosing virtual universities. to this end, the conceptual model of research has been designed with nine factors. the relationship among factors tested by using statistical methods such as factor analysis and path analysis. in the end, five components were established from among the affecting factor...