Determination of optimal extraction parameters of mulberry leaves using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)

摘要

Decision Support Systems (DSSs) are generally based on a couple of pillars, Information System technologies and Operational Research (OR) models and techniques; marketing being a core research topic of the latter. Sustainability on the other hand is currently and for some time now on the focus of international research as topics like climate change, waste management, environmental protection and biodiversity conservation are high on the agenda. How can DSSs, OR and sustainability be all three combined into an information system that will enable the decision makers to make sound and robust marketing (and not only) related decisions, for instance about agribusiness, taking on the same time into account the sustainability factor? To add to the complexity of the above statement, active public participation to such a system would be much welcome, if not a prerequisite.