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Application Of Expert System Approach In Designing Knowledge Engineering System, A. Sanaa

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

No abstract provided.

Building Condition Survey And Assessment Report: The Use And Benefits In Sub-Sale Housing Property Valuation, N.K.F. Mustafa, A. Alias, N.A. Ismail, A.I. Che-Ani

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

The levels of defects and deteriorations in a building are the great influence to indicate the building performance instead of the service systems provided. The interaction for both people and surroundings towards the life cycle of a building gives impact on the property values. Dealing with the sub-sale housing properties, it require for Valuers expertise, experience and knowledge in property Valuation in which the fourteen procedures of conducting inspection and referencing of the property were highlighted in Malaysian valuation Standard. It is understand that the scope of inspection· is limited for the purpose of valuation only. Due to integration of …

Designer's Attributes In Refurbishment Projects: Case Study In Malaysia, A.S. Ali, A. Alias

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

for refurbishment works featuring in the ninth Malaysia Plan and the resultant high demand for refurbishment works. Refurbishment works are mainly contributed to by an increase in the number of building renovation projects, extensions and projects featuring extensive repair works, However, refurbishment designs are difficult to manage compared to new-build projects. In refurbishment design, the individual ues~gneris the one who ultimately determines the quality and performance of a project, not his or her o~ganization. Hence, various specific attributes are essentiel 10 designers undertaking refurbishment projects; these directly influence the refurbishment project's performance. The Illam objectives of this paper are to …

Role And Authority: An Empirical Study On Internal Auditors In Malaysia, S. Umor, N. Mahzan, N. Zulkifli

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

This paper addresses the relationship between the roles of the internal auditor (IA) and authority. The internal auditor's varying roles that include control oversight, decision support, risk management support, governance, system involvement, technical and intimidation, are determined by how the internal auditor himself perceives his work and the extent of which he enjoys role clarity. The results show that although the management intimidation role is dominant in explaining the variance in authority, this construct only explains l3.7 percent variance in authority. These results support the need for the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) to provide internal auditors with adequate interpretation …

Privacy Implications Of Smart Meters, Cheryl Dancey Balough

Chicago-Kent Law Review

Many people worry about the erosion of privacy in our society given developments in technology, but that loss of privacy may take a quantum leap as electric "smart meters" make it possible for strangers to know on a real-time basis what is occurring in our houses and apartments. Perhaps the greatest concern is that current laws and regulations do not fully protect us from this unprecedented threat to two of our most basic rights—to be left alone in our own homes and to control personal information. Utility companies across the country are replacing conventional electric meters with smart meters designed …

J Am Coll Dent 2010 77 4

Journal of the American College of Dentists

The Journal of the American College of Dentists (JACD) publishes scholarly articles, editorials, essays, and reflections addressing the ethical, professional, and social dimensions of dentistry. The Journal serves as a forum for advancing ethics, professionalism, leadership, and excellence within the dental community. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and perspectives, JACD provides readers with insights that encourage ethical, professional practice, lifelong learning, and service to the public, reinforcing dentistry’s commitment to advancing oral healthcare and the common good.

Research Project For Rokenbok Educational Foundation, Brian Becker-Tirrill, Paul Eichen, Stefanie Kurtz-Harris, Jennifer Tracy

Program Design and Evaluation

Research project on Equipo de Ingenieros en Accion (Team of Engineers in Action), a collaborative program of Rokenbok Educational Foundation and Center for Academic and Social Advancement.

Barriers And Best Practices For Material Management In The Healthcare Sector, Carlos Callender, Scott Erwin Grasman

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The primary focus of the healthcare sector has been to provide patients with the best quality of care. Recently, the escalating cost of supplies and the severe competition among healthcare providers has significantly increased the pressure on material managers to operate more cost-efficiently without compromising high patient care standards. While other sectors have experienced success through the deployment of supply chain management practices, the healthcare sector has not seen major improvements in this area; however, in spite of the uniqueness and complexity of the healthcare supply chain, opportunities for improvements are plentiful. This article provides an assessment of material management …

A Reinforcement Learning Approach For Inventory Replenishment In Vendor-Managed Inventory Systems With Consignment Inventory, Zheng Sui, Abhijit Gosavi, Li Lin

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

In a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) system, the supplier makes decisions of inventory management for the retailer; the retailer is not responsible for placing orders. There is a dearth of optimization models for replenishment strategies for VMI systems, and the industry relies on well-understood, but simple models, e.g., the newsvendor rule. in this article, we propose a methodology based on reinforcement learning, which is rooted in the Bellman equation, to determine a replenishment policy in a VMI system with consignment inventory. We also propose rules based on the newsvendor rule. Our numerical results show that our approach can outperform the newsvendor. …

Homoeopathic Medicinal Treatment Of Autism, Neeraj Gupta, R Saxena, A Malhotra, Ritu Juneja

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

The Legal Loopholes In Space Law: The Case Of Shin Corporation Of Thailand - Temasek Holding Of Singapore Business Deal, Watcharachai Jirajindakul, Lalin Kovudhikulrungsri

Indian Journal of International Economic Law

The commercial use of outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies, particularly in the field of telecommunication has been accelerating in developing countries due to the potential of telecommunication in advancing development. This article aims to present the legal loopholes in space law by examining the commercial space activity, telecommunication service, through the view of Thailand under the framework of GATS. Using the acquisition of Shin Corporation of Thailand, by Temasek Holdings – the Singaporean Government’s investment arm – as a case study, the article gives the overview about the Foreign Business Act B.E. 2542 (1999) of Thailand …

Economic Governance And Space Law: Emerging Foundations For Development Of “Common Pool Resources” In Outer Space, Valnora Leister

Indian Journal of International Economic Law

As commercial space faring capabilities spread, a need is growing for new approaches to safeguard the common interests of humanity in space. The 1967 Outer Space Treaty declares in its opening article that, “exploration and use of outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies, shall be carried out for the benefit and in the interests of all countries, irrespective of their degree of economic or scientific development, and shall be the province of Mankind”. However, to date, little has been done to develop outer space for the benefit of humanity. So far, space has been explored mainly by …

Governmental Regulations On Commercial Aspects Of China’S Space Activities, Bin Li, Haifeng Zhao

Indian Journal of International Economic Law

Launching service trade and trade in missiles and missile technology are two typical commercial aspects of space activities. Trade liberalization and security concerns are the key issues dealt with by governmental regulatory works. This article will analyze the legal framework and basic rules of China’s governmental regulation as well as their implementation, shedding lights on the interaction between China’s domestic regulation practices, foreign legislation and international standards. This article considers that governmental regulations on commercial aspects of space activities among space faring states have a common policy-driven character. China contends the unjust governmental regulations impeding liberal trade – particularly U.S. …

Adjacent Contemporaneous Nests In Common Ravens (Corvus Corax Sinuatus), Tony Gallucci

Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society

No abstract provided.

Agenda, Leadership Team Meeting, December 1, 2010, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg. Office Of The Regional Chancellor

Regional Chancellor's Cabinet

Agenda for the University of South Florida St. Petersburg Leadership Team meeting held December 1, 2010.

Campus Chronicle, Brian Osborn, Mandy Bornhoft, Mariah Mack, Jason Messer, Jay Warren, C.J. Eilers, Johnathan Krueger, April Kustanborter, Jill Majerus, Mike Mcgregor, Trevor Stroup, Glen Cosner, Katie Hermann, Julie Roosa

Campus Chronicle

No abstract provided.

Struggling With Sunshine: Analyzing The Impact Of Technology On Compliance With Open Government Laws Using Florida As A Case Study, Sandra F. Chance, Christine M. Locke

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Sms : Sortez Vos Téléphones Portable, Véronique Olivier

World Languages and Cultures Faculty Articles and Research

Mobile phones and SMS technology can be a tool to help students learn French in class, through the use of some creative teaching strategies.

Assessing The Nature Of Rip Currents Along The South Shore Of Long Island, Ny: Dominant Rip Type And Insights Into Possible Forcing Mechanisms, Michael Patrick Slattery

Stony Brook Theses and Dissertations Collection, 2006-2020 (closed to submissions)

The south shore of Long Island experiences periodic rip currents that pose a human threat as well as generate scientific intrigue. To address the type of rip currents present along Long Island's south shore, an integrated monitoring system that includes use of beach cameras, the SWAN wave model, and seismic recording stations was implemented. The original site was in East Hampton, NY in a private residence while a second camera was established in the Fire Island lighthouse and a second seismic station was placed in the Maidstone club (also in East Hampton, NY). Statistics from camera observations indicate that rip …

The Daily Egyptian, December 01, 2010, Daily Egyptian Staff

December 2010

No abstract provided.

December 1, 2010 Faculty Senate Minutes, University Of South Carolina

Faculty Senate

No abstract provided.

Epicardial Wireless Pacemaker For Improved Left Ventricular Resynchronization (Conceptual Design), Rodney J. Hawkins

Master's Theses

The human body is a well tuned mechanism where systems work in synergy to provide a healthy quality of life. The human circulatory system transports oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body delivering the proper nutrients for cells to function. When the heart malfunctions, serious complications can arise leading to sudden cardiac arrest. Congestive heart failure (CHF) is one heart disease that affects the synchrony of the heart’s ventricles.

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has been widely accepted as a treatment for CHF. Similar to traditional dual chamber pacing techniques, CRT adds a pacing lead to stimulate …

The Hoarse Whisperer, David M. Kirkham

BYU Studies

In this personal essay, David Milo Kirkham recounts his interactions with the animal kingdom. From his early banter with his neighbor's sheep and his trapping and killing of nuisance skunks in his rural community to his later encounter in the Bavarian Alps with a beautiful red fox, Kirkham both entertains and provokes serious thought about our relationship with God's other creatures. "Who are the animals?" he asks. "Our relationship to them seems complex. I know some people see it in black and white: kill them, dominate them, or protect them all at any cost. But to me it is complex. …

Annual Financial Report 2010, University Of Montana--Missoula

University of Montana Annual Financial Reports, 1918-2012

University of Montana annual financial report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2010.

Retail Web Store Using .Net, Sunil Uppuluri

Masters Theses & Doctoral Dissertations

Retail web store is a store used to sell items and products online, using the most recent technologies in the software market. Customers from different geographical locations can buy products from their drawing rooms; with just one mouse click. The Retail web store uses .NET technologies, WINDOWS Vista as the Operating System and SQL SERVER as Database. The front end GUI was built using the C#.NET and the back end source code that deals with SQL SERVER was developed using ASP.NET. With the click of the mouse, one can view all the product information like the product cost, product name, …

Embedded Advertising And The Venture Consumer, Zahr Said

North Carolina Law Review

No abstract provided.

Internship In Agricultural Education, Holtville High School, Maria Rangel Cozens

Agricultural Education: Graduate Internship Reports

The internship report consists of validation documents required in meeting the quality criteria established by the California Department of Education (CDE) for secondary programs of agricultural education.  The documents are reviewed by the CDE regional supervisor in determining compliance.  Funding for the program is dependent on the review process.  Classroom and laboratory instruction is augmented by the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program and an active FFA chapter.

Reproductive Status Regulates Expression Of Sex Steroid And Gnrh Receptors In The Olfactory Bulb, Karen P. Maruska, Russell D. Fernald

Faculty Publications

Neuromodulators including gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and sex steroids help integrate an animal's internal physiological state with incoming external cues, and can have profound effects on the processing of behaviorally relevant information, particularly from the olfactory system. While GnRH and steroid receptors are present in olfactory processing regions across vertebrates, little is known about whether their expression levels change with internal physiological state or external social cues. We used qRT-PCR to measure mRNA levels of two GnRH receptors (GnRH-R1, GnRH-R2), five sex steroid receptors (estrogen receptors: ERα, ERβa, ERβb; androgen receptors: ARα, ARβ), and aromatase in the olfactory bulb of the …

A Membrane Protein/Signaling Protein Interaction Network For Arabidopsis Version Ampv2, Sylvie Lalonde, Antoinette Sero, Réjane Pratelli, Guillaume Pilot, Jin Chen, Maria I. Sardi, Saman A. Parsa, Do Young Kim, Biswa R. Acharya, Erica V. Stein, Heng Chen Hu, Florent Villiers, Kouji Takeda, Yingzhen Yang, Yong S. Han, Rainer Schwacke, William Chiang, Naohiro Kato, Dominique Loqué, Sarah M. Assmann, June M. Kwak, Julian I. Schroeder, Seung Y. Rhee, Wolf B. Frommer

Faculty Publications

Interactions between membrane proteins and the soluble fraction are essential for signal transduction and for regulating nutrient transport. To gain insights into the membrane-based interactome, 3,852 open reading frames (ORFs) out of a target list of 8,383 representing membrane and signaling proteins from Arabidopsis thaliana were cloned into a Gatewaycompatible vector. The mating-based split ubiquitin system was used to screen for potential protein-protein interactions (pPPIs) among 490 Arabidopsis ORFs. A binary robotic screen between 142 receptor-like kinases (RLKs), 72 transporters, 57 soluble protein kinases and phosphatases, 40 glycosyltransferases, 95 proteins of various functions, and 89 proteins with unknown function detected …

Faculty Senate Newsletter, Holiday 2010, Louisiana State University And Agricultural & Mechanical College

LSU Faculty Senate Publications

Message from the President: Those who watch the operations of the administration from the outside are easily tempted to regard the basis of administrative action as the will to power or a taste for conspiracy or a lust for publicity. To be sure, all these passions flow through the administrative nervous system. The inside experience of the academic approximation of power, however, reveals a far different prime directive: fear. Readers of Shakespeare’s tragedies and history plays know the story all too well: a person with formidable talents who may or may not be suited to rule a domain and who …