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Synthesis Algorithm Of Control System Based On Neural Network For The Gas And Oil Process, Jasur Sevinov, Abdishukurov Maqsudovich Shavkat, A.Z. Shodiyorov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

Automatic control systems in the oil and gas processing are considered. After extraction of natural gas condensate, management of technological parameters plays an important role in its processing. Among the parameter of regulating algorithms, control based on neural network technology was considered. These control systems are created on the basis of algorithms of neural network technology. There are several structures of neural networks according to their structure. Differences in the process of information processing of these branching structures are considered.

The Role Of The Government's Self- Depth In Bearing Financial Pressures In Iraq For The Period (2006-2022), Shatha Abdulkareem Abdulhussein, Emad Mohammed Ali Abdullatif

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This study aimed at analyzing the government's self-financing depth in withstanding financial pressures in Iraq during the period (2006-2022). The study assumed that increasing government's financial capacity was having a positive impact on facing financial pressures of public expenditure burdens and economic non-stability in Iraq. The study relied on the inductive and data analysis method to verify the hypothesis of the study and access to results. With reference to the use of the ratio of oil revenues to GDP as deputy for self- financing depth due to the Iraqi government's heavy reliance on oil revenues to finance the general budget. …

Life Function Analysis Of A Two-Parameter Exponential Distribution Using Robust Rank Regression, Bekhal Samad Sedeeq

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

In this research, a proposed method is presented to estimate the life function of the two-parameter exponential distribution by using the robust rank regression on the dependent variable, which depends on the robust variance-covariance matrix (the FMCD and OGK method) and the robust mean vector through which the rank regression coefficients are estimated using the method of ordinary least squares and employing it in estimating the scale and location parameters of the exponential distribution and thus analyzing the life function on its basis. A comparison was also made between the proposed method and the classical method of rank regression on …

The Impact Of Making Organizational Sense On Lean Management: A Descriptive Analytical Research In The Iraqi Ministry Of Education, Abd-Al Hakeem Daham Khalaf, Salah Abd- Alqadeer Ahmed Al- Nuiami

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The idea of ​​organizational sense industry involves how members of organizations reach to understandings about the environment through different behaviors, and how these understandings represent the basis for the nature of subsequent reactions. The organizational sense industry variable represents the independent variable. The lean management approach has become a comprehensive thought applied in all fields and business activities. In order to achieve the best performance through the best outputs. The research aims to highlight the level of general awareness of the educational administrations regarding the nature of the sense making in the institution of the Iraqi educational sector. The research …

What Is Trauma?: From Science To Social Justice, Judith Fleetwood Carlisle

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

In recent years, the term “trauma” has become increasingly controversial. Many of these controversies revolve around the definition of trauma, and the way that this definition varies across contexts. What kinds of experience can plausibly be considered “traumatic”? In some contexts, the standards are incredibly permissive, while others are much more restrictive. These different ways of understanding “trauma” prompts an important question: Who has the authority to define trauma? In other words, who decides which conception of trauma is the most “legitimate” – who decides when an experience is or is not traumatic? My project attempts to answer these questions …

Inference For Time Series In Change Points And Statistical Learning, Jiaqi Li

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

This study aims to develop a comprehensive framework for inference theory in time series, with a focus on change-point detection and online learning. First, we introduce an $\ell^2$-based inference approach for multiple change-point detection in high-dimensional time series, which targets dense or spatially clustered signals by a novel Two-Way MOSUM (moving sum) test statistic. We derive the limiting distribution of this $\ell^2$-aggregated statistic by extending the high-dimensional Gaussian approximation to non-stationary spatial-temporal processes. Simulation exhibits promising performance of our test in detecting non-sparse weak signals, and the application to COVID-19 analysis shows the real-world relevance of our method. Next, we …

Emotions That Feel Bad Are Bad: An Investigation Into The Purportedly Positive Parts Of Negative Emotions, Christopher Colacchia

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

It has grown increasingly common to hold that some emotions that feel bad can be important to our well-being. This idea appears in “common sense” views, such as the view that it is important to feel grief after the loss of a loved one, as well as in sustained philosophical defenses, such as those written defending the value of anger for securing justice. I seek to push back on this idea. After preliminary clarifications, I defend the claim that an emotion’s feeling bad provides a prima facie reason to assign it a negative impact on our well-being on every plausible …

Essays On Industrial Organization, Hayley Wabiszewski

Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Theses and Dissertations

Big pharma is increasingly using acquisitions to fill their R&D pipelines and the proliferation of the biotechnology industry has created a thick market of innovative target startups. This dissertation analyzes the dynamic equilibrium effects of biotech startup acquisitions by big pharma on drug innovation and entry. Using a novel dataset on 175 acquired startups from 2000 - 2018, I document several new facts regarding the R&D outcomes of acquired drug projects and entry behavior of startups in markets where acquisitions occur. Motivated by this evidence, I build a dynamic oligopoly model of the pharmaceutical industry featuring big firms and startups …

Cerveza Cristal: A Copyright Loophole In A Beer Ad From 2003?, Sebastian Saavedra Irarrazaball

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal (AELJ) Blog

The internet stumbled onto a ready-made meme last month in the form of 20-year-old beer commercials from South America1. Back in 2003, a Chilean advertising agency decided to elevate the art of product placement. Their canvas: a planned broadcast of the original trilogy of Star Wars during a primetime slot on the second most popular national channel. DVDs were in their commercial infancy in the country, VHS tapes were available, but not everywhere. There was a guaranteed, captive audience.

This post was originally published on the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal website on April 30, 2024. The original post …

Effectiveness Of An Educational Intervention On Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Screenings For Healthcare Providers In Ambulatory Settings, Avis Simon

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Translational and Clinical Research Projects

PTSD affects 3.6% of the United States adult population about 9 million people each year. Studies have found that 52% of the mental health population seen by healthcare providers who met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD are often undiagnosed. This quality improvement clinical project conducted at two military ambulatory clinics in the southeastern United States, aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention in improving post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) screenings and outpatient referrals among healthcare providers in ambulatory settings. Specific goals were to improve ambulatory providers' awareness and utilization of PTSD screening instruments in patients experiencing PTSD. The secondary …

Estimation Of The Regression Model Using M-Estimation Method And Artificial Neural Networks In The Presence Of Outliers, Hussein Talib Jawad, Rabab Abdul Rida Al-Bakri

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This study aimed to predict using regression models in the presence of outliers in the study data. The research delved into outliers, their detection, and model estimation through robust methods, represented by the M estimator and multilayer artificial neural networks. A comparison between these methods was conducted, and they were applied to real data representing a survey of private-sector power generators for 2021. Model evaluation was performed using Mean Squared Error (MSE) and the determination coefficient. The results indicated that the M-estimator with the Huber function outperformed its counterpart with the Tukey function. The best-performing architecture for the artificial neural …

The Effect Of The Exchange Rate On Price Stability In Iraq From 2004-2022, Aras Abdulkareem Miho*

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This Paper examines how the exchange rate influences price stability in Iraq using the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) method. Monthly data covering the period from January 2004 to April 2022 are employed, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) used as the dependent variable and Exchange Rate (EX), Oil Prices (OILR), Money Supply (M2), Policy Interest Rates (IR), and Government Spending (GOSP) as independent variables. The ARDL bound test results confirm a long-run relationship between the exchange rate and price stability in Iraq; the results indicate that a more robust exchange rate is associated with higher price stability, emphasizing potential benefits …

Six Sigma Technique To Reduce Waiting Time: A Practical Application In Passport Affairs Directorate, Hadeel Khudair Abbas, Omar Mohammed Naser Alashari

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

This study investigates the impact of the Six Sigma methodology on improving waiting times in passport directorates. The Six Sigma methodology is crucial for enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in passport directorates, aiming to reduce waiting times and increase customer satisfaction by organizing services more effectively. The research was conducted in the Passport Affairs Department (Mansour Passports) from November 8, 2022, to April 19, 2023, with a sample size of 53 employees and citizens. The problem of this study is to shed light on the role played by the Six Sigma methodology in improving waiting time at the Passport Affairs Department. …

E-Governance And Its Impact On Improving The Quality Of Strategic Decision: An Analytical Study At Baghdad Investment Commission, Bushra Abd-Alkareem, Muthana Zahem Faisal

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The current study aims to know the impact of electronic governance in improving the quality of strategic decisions. The research was applied at Baghdad Investment Commission. The problem of the study was to identify the extent of the application of electronic governance and the degree of its impact on the quality of strategic decision. What are its dimensions and levels? how can public organizations provide their services in a way that meets the needs of their beneficiaries? Know the extent and impact of electronic governance’s dimensions on managers to percept the quality of strategic decision in the commission. The descriptive …

The External Financial Crises And Their Role In The Economic Growth Fluctuations In Iraq During The Period (2004-2021), Ayoop Razaq Mohammad, Hamdia Shaker Moslem

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

Financial crises are a concerning and essential phenomenon due to their severe and dangerous negative impact on global stability. These crises have also spread to developing and advanced countries due to their financial and economic openness. The adverse effects of financial crises have had repercussions on global oil prices, which in turn affected economic growth in Iraq, given its dependence on the oil sector. The main objective of the research was to examine the impact of the global financial crisis on economic growth in Iraq. The research utilized deductive methodology and descriptive analysis as the appropriate approach to achieve the …

The Effect Of Dynamic Marketing Capabilities On Organizational Reputation: An Analytical Research In General Company Diyala, Souad Abd Abbas Al-Salhi, Alya Saeed Al-Joufi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The current research aims to determine the extent of the impact of dynamic marketing capabilities in its dimensions (product development, market knowledge, customer relationship management) as an explanatory variable on organizational reputation in its dimensions (social responsibility, service quality, creativity) as a response variable to arrive at appropriate mechanisms that enable General Diyala Company By exploiting its dynamic marketing capabilities to achieve its organizational reputation. For this purpose, several hypotheses formulated, the most important of which is finding the influence relationship. To test the research hypotheses, the researcher chose Diyala Company, and relied on the descriptive-analytical method. Data collected from …

Expectation Parameters In The Poisson Mixture Regression Model For Latent Class By Applying Genetic Algorithm And Maximization Algorithm, Ahmed Khuder Eleas, Emad Hazim Aboudi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

In a Poisson mixture regression model for latent class, observations come from different sub-sources or classes, and the observed data are assumed to be generated by a specific (finite) mixture of unobserved or latent classes. The problem lies in the optimal assignment of observations to their respective classes. This requires sophisticated methods for estimating the parameters in the model. Usually, the model parameters are estimated by the conventional EM algorithm. The research aims to compare the EM algorithm and the genetic algorithm GA. Using simulation, the two algorithms were compared based on the MSE criterion, with different sample sizes (n …

The Effect Of Added Market Value On Stock Pricing Efficiency According To The Sharpe Model, Ghadeer Jassim Al-Maliky, Anwar Mustafa Hassan

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The main objective of the research is to study the effect of added market value on the efficiency of stock prices according to the Sharpe model for pricing corporate stocks, according to what emerged from the literature review at the theoretical level, including previous studies, and to deduce its trends associated with the power of interpretation predicted by the research hypotheses in their content related to the impact of value. Added market value to the efficiency of stock prices of the companies studied at the level of the industrial sector in the Iraqi Stock Exchange. A sample was tested using …

A Diagnosis Of The Local Administration Performance According To Satisfaction Of The Local Citizens: A Case Study In Diyala Province – Iraq, Mohammed Matook Al-Mahdi

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The purpose of this research is to diagnose the reality of the provided local performance by the local government and its impact on the local citizens' satisfaction in one of the Iraqi provinces (Diyala Province). The problem of this research was most local citizens that were not satisfied with the local performance of local governments in providing public services in most Iraqi provinces. The research methodology was the descriptive analytical approach by knowing the views and opinions of a sample of the local citizens that contained 1200 participants, where the research conducted the questionnaire as the main instrument. The data …

The Influence Of Credit Risk Using Derivative Financial Instruments On The Performance Commercial Banks, Muna Jabbar Mohammed

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The research aims to reveal the influence of credit risks using Derivative Financial Instruments (DFIs) on the financial performance of commercial banks in Iraq. To achieve the research aim and test its main hypothesis, a questionnaire is distributed to listed commercial banks in the Iraq Stock Exchange and that apply DFIs. The researcher used the questionnaire as the main tool in collecting data. Financial data of the variables of the study are analysed by a simple regression method, the arithmetic mean(AM) and standard deviation. The study used the statistical program (SPSS ) to analyse the data. The research sample consisted …

The Effect Of Job Passion On Innovative Work Behaviors: Analytical Research In The Ministry Of Higher Education And Scientific Research, Hasan Ghafil Jawad Alissawi, Ali Hassoun Al-Taie

Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences

The current research aims to test the impact of Job passion on innovative work behaviors, and the idea of the research revolves around providing a job passion that contributes and supports the innovative work behaviors among the employees of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, as the job passion variable includes four dimensions (enjoyment at work, self-motivation, self-identity, and a sense of learning). The innovative work behavior variable has addressed four dimensions (the ability to provide creative solutions to problems, the ability to new ideas and proposals, the ability to change as well as initiate, and the spirit …

Jewish Bd. Of Family & Children's Servs., Inc. V. Sabater

All Decisions

In a holdover eviction proceeding, the court ruled in favor of the landlord, allowing the amendment of the petition and denying the tenant's motion. Key legal points include the interpretation of statutory provisions regarding supportive housing programs and the sufficiency of termination notices.

933 Amsterdam Holdings, Llc V. Jenkins

All Decisions

In this Holdover-Breach of Lease case, the court granted the landlord's motion to substitute the tenants, acknowledging the successor-in-interest's rights. However, the motion for use and occupancy was denied due to the premises' illegal status. The tenant's cross-motion for summary judgment and to dismiss the complaint was also denied, as the issues differed from a previous proceeding. Key legal points include res judicata, premises legality, and landlord obligations.

Fieldbridge Assoc. Llc V. Rivers

All Decisions

In a non-payment proceeding in a rent-stabilized property, the court denied the tenant's motion for summary judgment, ruling that the landlord could sue for rent arrears based on the actual lease agreements rather than solely relying on the last registered rent with the DHCR. The court emphasized that the essence of the agreement between landlord and tenant, as reflected in the lease, governed the rent due, not just the last registered amount. The decision highlights the importance of lease terms in determining rent obligations in rent-stabilized properties.

Deleon V. 560-568 Audubon Realty, Llc

All Decisions

The tenant failed to comply with lease terms by operating an unauthorized business on the premises, constituting a breach of lease. The landlord successfully sought eviction through a pre-answer motion, resulting in a judgment in favor of the landlord, highlighting the significance of lease compliance in landlord-tenant disputes.

Characterizing Brain And Skull Mechanics In The Minipig Using Magnetic Resonance Elastography, Shuaihu Wang

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

Computational models and simulation are important tools to investigate the mechanisms underlying traumatic brain injury (TBI); their accuracy depends strongly on accurate model parameters, including the mechanical properties of the brain and its interactions with the skull. However, most existing TBI modeling studies are performed using material properties derived from animal tissue obtained after death. Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) provides a non-invasive method for estimating the mechanical properties of soft tissue. The overall objective of this thesis is to characterize the biomechanical properties of brain tissue and brain-skull interface in the minipig by using MRE. This was achieved through pursuit …

Antioxidant, Tyrosinase Inhibition Activity, And In Vitro Spf Evaluation Of Pepino Fruit Extract (Solanum Muricatum Aiton) In Different Solvent Types And Concentrations, Nining Sugihartini, Girly Risma Firsty, Wahyu Kumil Laila, Sri Mulyaningsih, Ichwan Ridwan Rais

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Solvent is a key factor that affects the effectiveness of active compound extraction from plant materials (simplisia). This study aimed to determine the optimal type and concentration of solvent used in the extraction of pepino fruit based on the parameter of antioxidant and tyrosinase inhibition activity, as well as Sun Protection Factor (SPF) value. The extraction was carried out using the maceration method with ethanol or ethyl acetate as the solvent, each at concentrations of 50%, 70%, and 96%, respectively. The antioxidant activity of the extracts was evaluated using the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method. The inhibition of tyrosinase and …

Investigating Turbulence Distribution In The Lower Atmosphere Using Time-Lapse Imagery From A Camera Bank, Benjamin C. Wilson, Santasri R. Bose-Pillai, Jack E. Mccrae, Steven T. Fiorino, Robert P. Freeman, Laura R. Slabaugh

Faculty Publications

The atmosphere’s surface layer (first 50–100 m above the ground) is extremely dynamic and is influenced by surface radiative properties, roughness, and atmospheric stability. Understanding the distribution of turbulence in the surface layer is critical to many applications, such as directed energy and free space optical communications. Several measurement campaigns in the past have relied on weather balloons or sonic detection and ranging (SODAR) to measure turbulence up to the atmospheric boundary layer. However, these campaigns had limited measurements near the surface. We have developed a time-lapse imaging technique to profile atmospheric turbulence from turbulence-induced differential motion or tilts between …

Sonic Space: A Music Visualization And Interaction System Using Particles, Yi Sun

Theses

Along with the rapid development of digital music formats and portable technical products, individuals can rely on technology to have access to new music besides traditional methods like recommendations from the social circle. While music apps provide users with a more convenient and efficient way to enjoy music through a music recommendation system, users are also limited by the music recommendation algorithm based on genres, artists, instruments, acoustic features, context, or moods. People who wear headphones often isolate themselves from the external world and others, passively absorbing content recommended by the system. Music, as an art form, serves more than …

Dronedarone For The Treatment Of Atrial Arrhythmias In Adults With Congenital Heart Disease, Mahdi S Agha, Peter R Ermis, Wayne J Franklin, Dhaval R Parekh, Angeline D Opina, Jeffrey J Kim, Christina Y Miyake, Santiago O Valdes, Wilson W Lam

The Texas Heart Institute Journal

BACKGROUND: Atrial tachyarrhythmias are common and difficult to treat in adults with congenital heart disease. Dronedarone has proven effective in patients without congenital heart disease, but data are limited about its use in adults with congenital heart disease of moderate to great complexity.

METHODS: A single-center, retrospective chart review of 21 adults with congenital heart disease of moderate to great complexity who were treated with dronedarone for atrial tachyarrhythmias was performed.

RESULTS: The median (IQR) age at dronedarone initiation was 35 (27.5-39) years. Eleven patients (52%) were male. Ten patients (48%) had New York Heart Association class I disease, 10 …