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A Business Framework Of Architecture For A Retail Information System, Kateryna Czerniachowska, Marcin Hernes, Sergey Subbotin

European Management Studies

Purpose: Retail is one of the most important sectors in modern life. Retail information systems support organizational processes in retail chains. Since such systems are very complex, they need to be structured in a framework based on actual business requirements for understanding the nature and sources of retail information systems. This article focuses on developing a business framework of architecture for a retail information system. This framework allows us to explore the main modules of retail information system.

Design/methodology/approach: Research is based mainly on theoretical studies of retail information systems. Findings: As a result, we developed a framework that …

Excavations At Et-Ṭuweiri And The Boundary Between The Dioceses Of Tyre And ‘Akko-Ptolemais In The Byzantine Period, Danny Syon, Nimrod Getzov, Zohar Daniel

'Atiqot

A winery complex uncovered at eṭ-Ṭuweiri, Western Galilee, joins only three published, and several unpublished wineries established in northern Israel in the Roman period. The winery continued to operate in the Byzantine period and went out of use late in the Umayyad period. The article presents the history of research of the site, the excavation and the finds, including pottery, coins and metal objects, as well as inscriptions found at the site in the excavation and in the past. An inscription set in the mosaic floor of one of the treading floors of the winery was dated by the era …

Grapevine Variety Identification—Methodological Aspects: Sample Preparation, Three-Dimensional Positioning And Morphological Comparison, Michal David, Yekaterina Shapira, Avshalom Karasik, Elyashiv Drori, Ehud Weiss

'Atiqot

The grapevine (Vitis vinifera) is one of the most significant fruits in global economy, today as in the past. The international modern wine industry, traditional agriculture and wild populations encompass thousands of grapevine varieties, the differences between them often imperceptible to the naked eye and therefore, necessitating the application of digital technologies. This study aimed at establishing a methodology for analyzing grapevine pips using a 3D scanner, including an optimal protocol for removing the pips’ tissue to improve the botanical identification of recent and ancient specimens. The study presents mechanical, chemical and biochemical methods used to prepare the pips for …

The Identification Of Ancient Wine Through Organic Residue Analysis Of Ceramic Vessels, Ayala Amir

'Atiqot

Wine was a primary commodity in antiquity and prevalent in the Southern Levant Mediterranean-basin regions and Mesopotamia. Therefore, its identification in archaeological artifacts by chemical analysis is of great importance. Many studies of wine residues were conducted on pottery from Mediterranean and Near Eastern sites, using a wide range of approaches to extract and detect organic compounds. This article will evaluate and compare these methods and raise consequent considerations for the interpretation of results to arrive at a historic picture.

Wine Production In The Byzantine Winepresses Of Southern Israel: Insights From A Statistical Analysis, Matan Chocron, Oren Ackermann, Ilan Stavi, Boaz Zissu

'Atiqot

This paper focuses on various technological aspects of Byzantine winepresses. The Byzantine period presents a unique point in time when the increased demand for wine from the Southern Levant is attested by the introduction of new elements in the architecture and design of the winepress. Whereas past studies have stressed the importance of the introduction of the screw-press, it is shown here that this is but one of numerous features that helped increase the yield. Other elements, such as the addition of a second collecting vat and the integration of fermentation cells contributed significantly to local wine production in the …

Spsc Minutes 2024-11-14, Northern Illinois University

SPS Council Archives

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, November 14, 2024, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily, 2024

Volume 163, Issue 35

Energy Intensity And Structural Changes: Does Offshoring Matter?, Claudia Amadei, Cesare Dosi, Francesco Jacopo Pintus

Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Working Papers

The decoupling of energy-related carbon emissions from economic growth has been mostly driven by reductions of the energy intensity of GDP, which can be attributed either to changes in countries’ economic structure or within-sector energy-efficiency improvements. One question is whether observed reductions in energy intensity may stem from shifts to less energy-intensive sectors without equivalent changes in consumption patterns, raising uncertainty on their true impact on global decarbonization. This paper aims to empirically investigate this mechanism in a panel of 15 OECD countries. First, using an Index Decomposition Analysis (IDA) including an offshoring factor, we show that structural changes in …

To Legitimacy And Beyond: A Reform Agenda To Restore Public Confidence In The Federal Courts, Charles Gardner Geyh

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

The Chanticleer, 2024-11-14, Coastal Carolina University

The Chanticleer Student Newspaper

The editorially independent student produced weekly newspaper of Coastal Carolina University.

Public Confidence, Judges, And Politics On And Off The Bench, Bruce A. Green, Rebecca Roiphe

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Political Functions Of Slovene National Mythological Heroes With Regard To The Changing Socio-Political Circumstances And Needs, Polona Tratnik

Narrative Culture

This article explores how the motif of an ordinary man who confronts a powerful antagonist endangering the community has been used to help achieve national political goals. In 1858, Slovenian writer Fran Levstik wrote the tale of Martin Krpan, a mighty hero who saves the Empire. The character was inspired by the folktale hero Peter Klepec, as well as the medieval knight Gašper Lambergar who saved the Holy Roman Emperor. In the twentieth century, writers retold the tale of Peter Klepec at significant historical moments—on the eve of the breakup of the Habsburg Empire and before and after World War …

The Role Of Accountability In Preserving Judicial Independence: Examining The Ethical Infrastructure Of The Federal Judicial Workplace, Susan Fortney

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Characterization Of Non-Gaussianity In The Snow Distributions Of Various Landscapes, Noriaki Ohara, Andrew D. Parsekian, Benjamin M. Jones, Rodrigo C. Rangel, Kenneth M Hinkel, Rui A.P. Perdigão

Michigan Tech Publications

Seasonal snowpack is an important predictor of the water resources available in the following spring and early-summer melt season. Total basin snow water equivalent (SWE) estimation usually requires a form of statistical analysis that is implicitly built upon the Gaussian framework. However, it is important to characterize the non-Gaussian properties of snow distribution for accurate large-scale SWE estimation based on remotely sensed or sparse ground-based observations. This study quantified non-Gaussianity using sample negentropy; the Kullback-Leibler divergence from the Gaussian distribution for field-observed snow depth data from the North Slope, Alaska; and three representative SWE distributions in the western USA from …

Zachary Spada V. Richard Houghton

2024 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Miguel Villarreal, Miguel Villareal

Oral History Project (all interviews)

Mr. Villarreal currently serves as the interim co-executive director of the National Farm to School Network, where he has been a passionate advocate for connecting schools with local food systems to improve the health and well-being of children nationwide.

Interactive Educational Program For Purposeful Leader Rounding, Gina Lupi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This education project was to introduce nurse managers to the evidence-based practice of daily purposeful leader rounding on all staff in this acute care facility. The need for practice change was evidenced by low all employee survey and the Survey of Healthcare Experience of Patients (SHEP) results; low retention rates throughout the inpatients units; and an increase of patient safety events in fiscal year 2023. Leadership rounding is an evidence-based practice that increases staff retention by supporting and engaging staff. The purpose of the interactive education was to increase the knowledge and self-confidence of the participants to assist in hardwiring …

Some Complementary Results On Asymptotic Behavior Of Solutions Of Neutral Difference Equations, Nour H. M. Alsharif, Başak Karpuz

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

This paper focuses on examining the boundedness and asymptotic behavior of all solutions of the neutral difference equations\begin{equation}\Delta[x_{n}-p_{n}x_{n-\kappa}]+q_{n}x_{n-\ell}=0\quad\text{for}\ n=0,1,\cdots,\label{abseq1}\tag{$\star$}\end{equation}and\begin{equation}\Delta[x_{n}-px_{n-\kappa}]+q_{n}x_{n-\ell}=0\quad\text{for}\ n=0,1,\cdots,\label{abseq2}\tag{$\star\star$}\end{equation}where $\kappa,\ell\in\N$, $\{p_{n}\}\subset[0,1)$, $p\in[0,1)$ and $\{q_{n}\}\subset[0,\infty)$.Diverging from much of the existing literature, our results accommodate the scenario where$\{p_{n}\}\subset[\frac{1}{2},1)$ and $p\in[\frac{1}{2},1)$ for \eqref{abseq1} and \eqref{abseq2}, respectively.Furthermore, we underscore the practical implications of our results through the presentation of numerical examples. This paper focuses on examining the boundedness and asymptotic behavior of all solutions of the neutral difference equations \begin{equation} \Delta[x_{n}-p_{n}x_{n-\kappa}]+q_{n}x_{n-\ell}=0\quad\text{for}\ n=0,1,\cdots,\label{abseq1}\tag{$\star$} \end{equation} and \begin{equation} \Delta[x_{n}-px_{n-\kappa}]+q_{n}x_{n-\ell}=0\quad\text{for}\ n=0,1,\cdots,\label{abseq2}\tag{$\star\star$} \end{equation} where $\kappa,\ell\in\N$, $\{p_{n}\}\subset[0,1)$, $p\in[0,1)$ and $\{q_{n}\}\subset[0,\infty)$. Diverging from much of the existing literature, our results …

Some Free Boundary Problem Arising In Rock Mechanics, Anvarbek Meirmanov, Koblandy Yerzhanov

Turkish Journal of Mathematics

An initial boundary value problem for the in-situ leaching of rare metals with the acid solution in the elastic skeleton is considered. First, we describe physical processes at the microscopic level with a dimensional pore size [[EQUATION]]1 by the model [[EQUATION]], where dynamics of the incompressible solid skeleton is described by the Lamé equations and the physical process in the pore space by the Stokes equations for the incompressible fluid in combination with the diffusion and transport equations for the concentration of acid and product of chemical reactions. Since the solid skeleton changes its geometry upon dissolution, the “pore space …

A Novel Machine Learning Model To Predict Revision Acl Reconstruction Failure In The Mars Cohort, Kinjal Vasavada, Vrinda Vasavada, Jay Moran, Sai Devana, Changhee Lee, Sharon L. Hame, Laith M. Jazrawi, Orrin H. Sherman, Laura J. Huston, Amanda K. Haas, Christina R. Allen, Daniel E. Cooper, Thomas M. Deberardino, Kurt P. Spindler, Michael J. Stuart, Annunziato Ned Amendola, Christopher C. Annunziata, Robert A. Arciero, Bernard R. Bach, Champ L. Baker, Arthur R. Bartolozzi, Keith M. Baumgarten, Jeffrey H. Berg, Geoffrey A. Bernas, Stephen F. Brockmeier, Robert H. Brophy, Charles A. Bush-Joseph, J. Brad Butler V, James L. Carey, James E. Carpenter, Brian J. Cole, Jonathan M. Cooper, Charles L. Cox, R. Alexander Creighton, Tal S. David, Warren R. Dunn, David C. Flanigan, Robert W. Frederick, Theodore J. Ganley, Charles J. Gatt, Steven R. Gecha, James Robert Giffin, Jo A. Hannafin, Norman Lindsay Harris, Keith S. Hechtman, Elliott B. Hershman, Rudolf G. Hoellrich, David C. Johnson, Timothy S. Johnson, Morgan H. Jones, Christopher C. Kaeding, Ganesh V. Kamath, Thomas E. Klootwyk, Bruce A. Levy, C. Benjamin Ma, G. Peter Maiers, Robert G. Marx, Matthew J. Matava, Gregory M. Mathien, David R. Mcallister, Eric C. Mccarty, Robert G. Mccormack, Bruce S. Miller, Carl W. Nissen, Daniel F. O'Neill, Brett D. Owens, Richard D. Parker, Mark L. Purnell, Arun J. Ramappa, Michael A. Rauh, Arthur C. Rettig, Jon K. Sekiya, Kevin G. Shea, James R. Slauterbeck, Matthew V. Smith, Jeffrey T. Spang, Steven J. Svoboda, Timothy N. Taft, Joachim J. Tenuta, Edwin M. Tingstad, Armando F. Vidal, Darius G. Viskontas, Richard A. White, James S. Williams, Michelle L. Wolcott, Brian R. Wolf, Rick W. Wright, James J. York

Rothman Institute Papers

BACKGROUND: As machine learning becomes increasingly utilized in orthopaedic clinical research, the application of machine learning methodology to cohort data from the Multicenter ACL Revision Study (MARS) presents a valuable opportunity to translate data into patient-specific insights.

PURPOSE: To apply novel machine learning methodology to MARS cohort data to determine a predictive model of revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (rACLR) graft failure and features most predictive of failure.

STUDY DESIGN: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3.

METHODS: The authors prospectively recruited patients undergoing rACLR from the MARS cohort and obtained preoperative radiographs, surgeon-reported intraoperative findings, and 2- and 6-year follow-up …

Effects Of Goal Setting, Self-Monitoring And Feedback On Physical Activity In Older Adults, Sofia O'Leary

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Healthy aging can be defined as maintaining functional ability that promotes overall wellbeing as one ages. Adequate levels of physical activity in older adulthood are associated with many positive health outcomes which support healthy aging; however, most older adults do not meet the current physical activity recommendations associated with healthy aging. Generally, inadequate physical activity is associated with a variety of health risk factors including overweight and obesity, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer. Although older adults share these same risk factors for inadequate levels of physical activity as adults, there are additional risk factors that …

Cactus Infused Beads For Off-Flavor Mitigation In Aquaculture Systems, Rama Mahita Kambhampati

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Aquaculture has become a vital component of global food production, now providing 50% of the world's fish supply. However, the industry encounters major challenges due to off-flavor compounds like Geosmin and 2-Methylisoborneol (MIB), which give fish an unpleasant earthy or musty smell. These compounds are detectable by humans at extremely low levels 0.7 parts per billion (ppb) for MIB and ten parts per trillion (ppt) for Geosmin—making them a persistent problem. Their presence not only reduces the sensory quality of aquaculture products but also results in significant economic losses, with U.S. catfish production incurring an additional $15–$23 million annually due …

Balancing Context And Clarity Through Visualizations For Better Decision-Making, Bhavana Doppalapudi

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In this era of a data driven world, the effective communication of data through visualizations is pivotal for converting complex information into accurate insights. Effective visualizations not only enhance users' comprehension of complex data but also induce trust, leading to better decision-making. This dissertation explores methods to improve trust in visualizations by providing additional context and enhancing their clarity, ensuring appropriate data interpretations and better decisions from users.

The work in the dissertation begins by examining the impact of scatterplots combined with statistical metrics such as accuracy on users' trust and decision-making focused on recommender systems. In addition, we show …

The Impact Of Smartphones On Middle School Students, Michael C. Mackenize

Student Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to examine how smartphones impacted the behavioral, academic, and emotional intelligence of middle school students. This study applied the theoretical framework of self-regulation theory and social learning theory to determine how smartphones impacted students. This qualitative case study included one research question 1) What are the impacts of smartphones on middle school students, with the following sub-questions on academics, behavior, and social-emotional intelligence. To answer the research question, a parent and teacher questionnaire was developed and administered, along with a series of classroom observations conducted over two weeks. Additionally, for triangulation, member …

Multitiered Systems Of Support And The Achievement Gap In The Washington, Dc, Metropolitan Mid-Atlantic Region: An Analysis Of Teacher Perceptions Of Effectiveness, Demarco Ray Brooks

Student Theses and Dissertations

Efforts to bridge educational achievement gaps and address inequities remain a central challenge across the United States. The multitiered system of supports has emerged as a prominent intervention framework with which to equip educators for this task. Given its growing adoption across school districts, a deeper understanding of teacher perspectives on the effectiveness of the framework is vital to efforts by educational stakeholders, leaders, and officials to eliminate achievement gaps. This study specifically involved exploration of teacher perceptions regarding the impact of the framework on marginalized students’ academic achievement and its use to close achievement gaps. Analysis of interviews and …

Exploring In-Service Science Teachers' Self-Perceptions Of Competence And Pedagogical Approaches To Socioscientific Issues In Education, Arberore Bicaj, Fatlume Berisha, Rachel Gisewhite

Faculty Publications

Global education experts are increasingly prioritizing scientific literacy development. Science education is key to enhancing scientific literacy, fostering social responsibility, and supporting economic growth by equipping individuals with essential scientific knowledge and skills. In the past two decades, socioscientific issues (SSI) have greatly influenced science education research, improving students’ ability to apply scientific knowledge in real-world contexts and advancing functional scientific literacy. Given the strong evidence that socioscientific issues (SSI) enhance scientific literacy and social responsibility skills, understanding SSI role in science education is crucial for developing countries aiming to boost economic and social growth. This research aimed to understand …

Antibiogram Pattern Of Enterococcus Species Among Urinary Tract-Infected Patients Visiting Tertiary Care Hospital In Karnataka, India, Sujatha Bhat, Dushan Uvindu Gunawardana, Delisha Kaur Boparai, Tharinya Kasundie Bamunusinghe

Open Access archive

Background: During the past several decades, enterococci are emerging as an important cause of healthcare-associated infections. They have developed resistance to various antimicrobials previously used for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs). This study was aimed to determine the prevalence of Enterococcus species among urinary tract-infected patients in a tertiary care hospital, in Karnataka, India. Material and Methods: We have analyzed 4341 culture-positive urine samples received by microbiology laboratory during the year 2021. The bacterial identification was done by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry. The antibiotic sensitivity was tested by automated VITEK-2® COMPACT (bioMérieux) system. Results: …

Active Tectonics, Erosion Rates, And Topographic Metrics In The Hayword-Calaveras Fault Zone, Simone I. Yeager

Master's Theses

In northern California, the complex geometry of the San Andreas Fault system, and how it steps and propagates across the Earth’s surface, is revealed in the topography. Activity along the Mission and Arroyo Aguague oblique reverse faults, located where the right-lateral Hayward Fault steps to the left of the Calaveras Fault, are manifested in the Diablo Mountain Range. The high topography in the restraining step can be observed in lidar imagery and seismicity studies show these faults are connected at depth. In this study, we investigate active tectonics, erosion rates, and topographic metrics from the southern end of the restraining …

Exploring Community Adaptation To Public Safety Power Shutoff Events: Findings From Two Case Studies Of Unincorporated Mountain Communities In Southern California, Ramiro M. Brown

Master's Theses

As aging electrical infrastructure in the US continues to succumb to unyielding weather patterns brought on by climate change, there is an urgency among Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) to reduce the likelihood of their equipment sparking a wildfire. Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) – the intentional de-energization of the electrical grid on high fire weather danger days – have become a staple in IOU Wildfire Mitigation Plans (WMPs) since 2018 as one way to avoid wildfire ignitions via electrical infrastructure. One criticism of PSPS events is that they create their own hazard by cutting off power to thousands – sometimes millions-of …

Relationship Between Depression, Rumination, And Emotionally Valenced Working Memory Performance, Dewey Tran

Master's Theses

Working memory is limited in capacity and easily disrupted such that mood states and competing cognitive processes can impair performance. Rumination is highly associated with depression that may contribute to impaired working memory but has not often been studied. The goal of this study was to elucidate the relationship between depression severity, ruminative state, and working memory performance. Participants completed a baseline assessment of depression severity, rumination (trait and state), and working memory then randomly assigned to a rumination or control groups, followed by a second assessment. I hypothesized working memory would be explained by an interaction between depression severity …