Open Access zu publizieren, ist noch nicht selbstverständlich für WissenschaftlerInnen in den außeruniversitären Forschungsgemeinschaften. Neue Publikationsmöglichkeiten erfordern neue, prozessbegleitende Services. Der Aufbau eines Open Access Kompetenzzentrums in der Bibliothek ist ein bereits erfolgreicher Weg, die WissenschaftlerInnen umfassend zu informieren und zu unterstützen. Welche Leistungen erbringt das Kompetenzzentrum und wie erwirbt es die notwendige Kompetenz? Im Fallbeispiel 2 soll dargestellt werden, welche administrativen Bereiche das Thema Open Access tangiert, wie diese Bereiche zusammenarbeiten und wie sich dieses Netz für seine Aufgaben qualifiziert.

Thesis advisor: Juliet Schor / The relationship between learning and labor has long been a topic of concern for sociologists of education. In this dissertation, I conduct an ethnography of open learning in the United States following the 2008 economic crisis and argue that a new style of learning is emerging amidst changes in the labor market. I call that new style of learning the pedagogy of precarity and emphasize that it challenges credentialism (Collins, 1979), or how U.S. society confers status, jobs, and life chances according to one’s accumulation of academic qualifications. This study is the first sociological ethnography of open learning conducted from the vantage point of learners (Ito et al, 2009) and offers a perspective of how mostly digitally mediated learning practices are utilized within the growing precarity of the new economy. In this dissertation, I show how a sample of open learners sought a different way to connect their learning to their labor when neither felt valuable after the 2008 crisis and subsequent recession. Engaging literatures in the sociology of education, economic sociology, and cultural sociology, this dissertation expands upon the concept of the precariat (Standing, 2011; Gill and Pratt, 2008) in order to explain how “entrepreneurial vagueness” emerges from lived experiences of precariousness. Entrepreneurial vagueness works to buffer subjective status aspirations amidst dwindling objective life chances in the new economy (Bourdieu, 1984a; Sennett, 1998; 2006). In my study, precarity becomes pedagogized (Bernstein, 1996; 2001) and participants “labor to learn” rather than learn to labor. The pedagogy of precarity relies upon autodidactic communalism (Pearce, 1996), a model for learning that puts the burden of self-education on the individual and the community that she can access by successfully adopting a “habitus of trainability” (Bourdieu, 1984a; Bernstein, 1996; 2001). This burden is hard work, but is also described as enjoyable and life giving. The pedagogy of precarity instilled quasi-dignity as participants learned to embody the habitus of trainability. The habitus of trainability entailed developing a taste for usefulness, a taste for craftsmanship, and a taste for association. However, these tastes are not separate from a taste for risk (Neff, 2012; McMillan Cottom, 2017), and thus the pedagogy of precarity lacks sustainability. The findings are relevant to other studies of institutional challenge through peer-to-peer connection as well as work regarding the future of higher education in the new economy. / Thesis (PhD) — Boston College, 2017. / Submitted to: Boston College. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. / Discipline: Sociology.

Dexamethasone (DEX) and triamcinolone acetonide (TA) are widely used in clinical practice for ocular anti-inflammation. The most common side effect of these two corticosteroids is the rise of intraocular pressure that leads to death of the retinal ganglion cells, a feature of POAG. We investigated the differential gene expression profiles induced by DEX and TA treatment in human trabecular meshwork (hTM) cells using microarray technology. A number of genes differentially expressed in hTM cells were identified under DEX and TA treatment, mainly involving in proteolysis, cell adhesion and acute phase response. Five genes (MYOC, GAS1, SENP1, ZNF343 and SOX30) were commonly differentially expressed in both DEX and TA treatment. It indicates that DEX and TA may share similar effect on hTM cells, which may associate with the onset of ocular hypertension. / In one Chinese juvenile onset POAG (JOAG) family with autosomal dominant inheritance, a novel locus at 15822-q24 (GLC1N) was identified using genome-wide scan, supported by clinical, linkage, and haplotype transmission data. The critical region covered a genetic distance of 16.6 Mb. To search for disease genes within this new JOAG locus, we screened NR2E3, SMAD6 and CLN6 for mutations. However, no mutations was found in the family members. We attempted a new gene-based SNPs genotyping approach to search for susceptibility genes to JOAG in this novel locus by using 97 unrelated JOAG patients and 99 unrelated control subjects. Significant association was identified in a set of 6 adjacent SNPs out of 122 gene-based SNPs. Among them, one non-synonymous SNP rs3743171 in the SLC24A1 gene was incompletely segregated in the JOAG family. Our findings indicate the mutation in other regions of SLC24A1 may be responsible for JOAG in this family, or another gene in this region may be the actual cause of glaucoma. / Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness worldwide. Genetic factors play a major role in the etiology of POAG. This thesis describes our investigations of the POAG causative genes using genome-wide DNA scanning by linkage/association analysis and RNA level scanning by microarray technology. / Wang Danyi. / "September 2006." / Adviser: Calvin Chi Pui Pang. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 68-08, Section: B, page: 5155. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-181). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Electronic reproduction. [Ann Arbor, MI] : ProQuest Information and Learning, [200-] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / School code: 1307.

<p>This thesis presents how and if open innovation software (OIS) supports different types of creativity. The relevant theories and information on how an OIS is designed and, the relevant theories of creativity are used for making a model to test on different OIS.</p><p>The result shows that most OIS functionality supported the structuralist and situationalist school of creativity but it also shows that the inspirationalist school was poorly supported in the current functionality. With the result we discuss the implications of supporting all types of creativity to support the most of the users and in the end enable more innovations.</p>

Programmers often have to choose components online for reuse based on software quality. To help with this choice, most component repositories (SourceForge, CodeProject, etc.) provide information such as user ratings and reviews of components. However, the reusability of components is not immediately obvious from this material. To make things worse, reviews and other material could potentially contradict one another about reusability or any other issue. Moreover, there could be multiple components that claim to perform identical tasks in which case it becomes difficult to identify the most reusable component. This thesis presents the result of two studies aimed at discovering how to use material from a component repository to automatically characterize the reusability of components. It was found that two factors (out of three) were significant predictors of reusability. Additionally, a review summarizer was developed to summarize user reviews and return the overall opinion reflected by the comments. / Graduation date: 2013

In an attempt to identify motivating factors involved in decisions to publish in Open Access (OA) journals, individual interviews with biomedical faculty members at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a major research university, were conducted. The interviews focused on faculty identified as early adopters of OA/free full-text publishing. Searches conducted in PubMed and PubMed Central identified faculty from UNC-Chapel Hill who have published works in OA/free full-text journals. The searches targeted authors with multiple OA citations during a specified 18 month period. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the most prolific OA authors. Individual interviews attempted to determine whether the authors were aware they published in OA journals, why they chose to publish in OA journals, what factors influenced their publishing decisions, and their general attitude towards OA publishing models. Interview questions were based on a review of the literature and consultation with a scholarly communication working group. The interview results were analyzed to see whether these faculty members made conscious efforts to publish in OA/free full-text journals, and if so why.

This thesis presents how and if open innovation software (OIS) supports different types of creativity. The relevant theories and information on how an OIS is designed and, the relevant theories of creativity are used for making a model to test on different OIS. The result shows that most OIS functionality supported the structuralist and situationalist school of creativity but it also shows that the inspirationalist school was poorly supported in the current functionality. With the result we discuss the implications of supporting all types of creativity to support the most of the users and in the end enable more innovations.

In recent years, with the advance of liquid crystal display technology, the LCD monitors have been gradually replacing the traditional CRT monitors. From the display of desktop computers to the general home TV screen, the LCD screens become bigger and thinner. It is not only utilized in television and computers but also advertising billboards. It also helps the expansion of digital signage market. In response to the Chi Mei group¡¦s strategy to expand LCD panel development, Chi Lin Technology, a company with 40 years of experience in traditional plastic materials processing are transferring into the electronics manufacturer. Chi Lin Technology is constantly looking for the applicable areas of LCD technology and wants to bring the growth momentum for the company. They believe that the market of the digital signage in the convenience stores is white space. In order to seize this opportunity, Chi Lin Technology starts a series of internal innovation and integrates external resources to come out with a solution of the digital signage market development. This solution integrates the four major components, including hardware, software, services, and content. In addition, it consolidates subsidiary¡¦s advertising agency, content production, and channel management capabilities. This study is to analyze our strategy, which utilizes the existing core R&D strength to develop a complete digital signage solution. We will also research the advantages of Chi Lin Technology and the business model of advertising network operating system of digital signage.

Abstract The number of Taiwanese businessmen who invest money in Chinese market has increased recently. There are two factors which lead to this condition. Firstly, Reform and Open Policy has carried out since 1978. This reformation has helped China to open up, in other words, the cheap labor market, land, and some preferential policies were tried to accomplish. Therefore, Magnetic Effect was emerged. Secondly, in 1978, the development of economy in Taiwan has been promoted extremely positively. Moreover, service industry, industry and commerce have become the main industries. In 1980, Taiwan has become one of the Four Asian Tigers. After that, due to the increase in expanse of land and labor, the awareness of environmental protection, and the growth of new Taiwan dollar, it was harder for export oriented Taiwanese enterprises to operate. In order to make great process, some Taiwanese enterprises have moved to China, and most of them are sole - source investment, small and medium enterprises, moreover, they are export oriented. The number of Taiwanese investors in China has raised in these years, in addition, economic development of Taiwan and China has been in a mutually beneficial relationship. Company P of Taiwan was established in 1987 and its factory in China was set up in 1992. The aim of this dissertation is to figure out the way in which this company has been managed under the changeable environment. Firstly, the background of company P will be explained. Secondly, the strategies of management, factory migration and business concepts will be discussed. Finally, some plans for this company to make it better will be investigated. Key words: Reform and Open Policy, open economy, entry strategy, Magnetic Effect

Resources limitation in corporation renders the need for open innovation to advance their competence. Open innovation suggests utilization of outside resources can improve internal innovation and the internal IP¡¦s shall extend their usage beyond the boundary of firm to reach maximum benefit. The most remarkable open innovation paradigm in the history was IBM¡¦s release of its PC core software to give impetus to information revolution. Recently, Proctor and Gamble adapts the open innovation model and seek for external ideas which account for more than 50% of innovation of the company. Despite its phenomenal success in several cases, open innovation is not rooted in many industries. This study would investigate on the feasibility of the application of open innovation model to the electrical steel (ES) industry chain. Electrical steel is one of the most dedicated products in the steel industry. It¡¦s the crucial material in motors and transformers. China Steel holds more than 7% of the market share of ES of the world and influences the local motor markets greatly. Taiwan was once recognized the most important manufacturing base of small motors in the world. Nevertheless, motor industries in Taiwan have suffered huge decline in the past 20 years due to migrating to China whose economy reform provides much more attractive investment environment by lower wages and other operation costs. Until recently, soaring energy prices and tighter environment protection measures recently create growing worldwide need of high efficiency motors and provide new opportunity for the motor industry in Taiwan. Being the sole supplier of high quality ES in Taiwan, how China Steel takes advantage of this opportunity and enhances its competiveness is the main interest of this study. This study focuses on the industry chain of ES in Taiwan by systematic survey on its market, technology, and man power to understand its strength, weakness, facing threat and opportunity. An open innovation model is proposed and implemented in the ES industry chain by establishing a new platform, introducing new management paradigm and creating new efficacy indices. The model potentially allows continuous technology support to the chain and creates a sustainable business environment. Its feasibility is further discussed as to forming a healthy industry chain. The fast growing trend of global production volume of ES indicates the ever-increasing demand in the motor industry. The consumption rate of ES in Taiwan however did not appear the same order of growing rate as the rest of the world. This may imply the motor industry in Taiwan still faces tough challenge from China. Advancing and upgrading in design and analytical capability along with the competitive manufacturing bandwidth is the only solution to regain the competiveness. The proposed open innovation model is anticipated to promote the value of the ES industry chain, which in turn will increase China Steel¡¦s domestic market share for high quality ES.