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Organisational-Level Assessment Of Cloud Computing Adoption: Evidence From The Australian Smes, Salim Al Isma'ili, Mengxiang Li, Jun Shen, Pu Huang, Qiang He, Wu Zhan
Organisational-Level Assessment Of Cloud Computing Adoption: Evidence From The Australian Smes, Salim Al Isma'ili, Mengxiang Li, Jun Shen, Pu Huang, Qiang He, Wu Zhan
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part B
Cloud Computing (CC) is an emerging technology that can potentially revolutionise the application and delivery of IT. There has been little research, however, into the adoption of CC in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). The indicators show that CC has been adopted very slowly. There is also a significant research gap in the investigation of the adoption of this innovation in SMEs. This article explores how the adoption of CC in Australia is related to technological factors, risk factors, and environmental factors. The study provides useful insights that can be utilised practically by SMEs, policymakers, and cloud vendors.
Homes With Higher Energy Ratings Sell For More. Here’S How Australian Owners Could Cash In, Daniel J. Daly
Homes With Higher Energy Ratings Sell For More. Here’S How Australian Owners Could Cash In, Daniel J. Daly
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part B
Everybody wants an energy-efficient home. After all, an energy-efficient home is comfortable to live in, without large energy bills. These can be important factors for prospective home owners or renters. Our review of international research found energy-efficient homes typically fetch a higher price.
Above-Roof Temperature Impacts On Heating Penalties Of Large Cool Roofs In Australian Climates – Final Report, Wenye Lin, Alan Green, Georgios Kokogiannakis, Paul Cooper
Above-Roof Temperature Impacts On Heating Penalties Of Large Cool Roofs In Australian Climates – Final Report, Wenye Lin, Alan Green, Georgios Kokogiannakis, Paul Cooper
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part B
This report outlines the key outcomes of research project RP1037u1 ‘Above-Roof Temperature Impacts on Heating Penalties of Large Cool Roofs in Australian Climates’, an extension to project RP1037 ‘Driving increased utilisation of cool roofs on large-footprint buildings’. The research has been focused on two key aspects of roof thermal performance that had, up until the time of writing, not been taken into account in most investigations into cool roof technology: 1. The condensation and evaporation of dew on the roof surface, and the effect this has on roof temperature by way of: a. The latent heat that is absorbed and …
Performance Simulation And Evaluation Of Net Zero Energy Buildings In An Australian Coastal Climate, Joel Anderson, Duane A. Robinson, Zhenjun Ma
Performance Simulation And Evaluation Of Net Zero Energy Buildings In An Australian Coastal Climate, Joel Anderson, Duane A. Robinson, Zhenjun Ma
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part B
Net zero energy buildings (NZEB) are becoming more common, and as new energy saving designs and technologies become available, the ability to estimate overall energy use and understand the impact on operation of building appliances will become important. This paper outlines simulation results of performance improvements achieved by modifying various components (glazing, lighting, thermal comfort settings) of two tertiary education NZEBs and a typical modern commercial building. The DesignBuilder models' thermal performance and energy consumption were validated using real data from case study buildings. The work shows validating models of smaller, less conven-tional, buildings is more difficult than for larger …
Impact Of Structural Design Solutions On The Energy And Thermal Performance Of An Australian Office Building, Mehdi Robati, Georgios Kokogiannakis, Timothy J. Mccarthy
Impact Of Structural Design Solutions On The Energy And Thermal Performance Of An Australian Office Building, Mehdi Robati, Georgios Kokogiannakis, Timothy J. Mccarthy
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part B
Concrete is a heavyweight construction material whose high thermal mass could increase the thermal storage capacity of a building envelope and in turn affect indoor thermal comfort. Selecting an appropriate method for concrete construction and form could also affect the total energy performance and thermal comfort of a building, a fact that is often overlooked by structural engineers. This study presents the results of energy simulations of the potential impact that concrete construction forms, in particular two slab types, and structural materials have on the energy consumption of archetypal commercial office buildings in five major Australia cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, …
Linear Regression Models For Prediction Of Annual Heating And Cooling Demand In Representative Australian Residential Dwellings, Navid Aghdaei, Georgios Kokogiannakis, Daniel J. Daly, Timothy J. Mccarthy
Linear Regression Models For Prediction Of Annual Heating And Cooling Demand In Representative Australian Residential Dwellings, Navid Aghdaei, Georgios Kokogiannakis, Daniel J. Daly, Timothy J. Mccarthy
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part B
This paper presents the development methodology of linear regression models that were developed for the prediction of annual thermal loads in representative residential buildings across three major climates in New South Wales, Australia, and the assessment of the impact of building envelope upgrades. A differential sensitivity analysis was undertaken for sixteen building envelope parameters, with six parameters being identified as significant. These six parameters were then explored using EnergyPlus simulation, and a number of linear regression models developed from the simulation outputs. Random values for design parameters were generated, and the results of EnergyPlus simulations using these parameters were used …
Text Data Mining Of Aged Care Accreditation Reports To Identify Risk Factors In Medication Management In Australian Residential Aged Care Homes, Tao Jiang, Siyu Qian, David M. Hailey, Jun Ma, Ping Yu
Text Data Mining Of Aged Care Accreditation Reports To Identify Risk Factors In Medication Management In Australian Residential Aged Care Homes, Tao Jiang, Siyu Qian, David M. Hailey, Jun Ma, Ping Yu
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part B
This study aimed to identify risk factors in medication management in Australian residential aged care (RAC) homes. Only 18 out of 3,607 RAC homes failed aged care accreditation standard in medication management between 7th March 2011 and 25th March 2015. Text data mining methods were used to analyse the reasons for failure. This led to the identification of 21 risk indicators for an RAC home to fail in medication management. These indicators were further grouped into ten themes. They are overall medication management, medication assessment, ordering, dispensing, storage, stock and disposal, administration, incident report, monitoring, staff and resident satisfaction. The …
Investigations Into The Identification And Control Of Outburst In Australian Underground Coal Mines, Dennis J. Black
Investigations Into The Identification And Control Of Outburst In Australian Underground Coal Mines, Dennis J. Black
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part B
Australian coal mines currently use gas content to assess outburst risk. The gas content threshold values for each mine are indirectly determined from measurement of gas volume liberated from 150 g coal samples during Q3 residual gas content testing. It has been more than twenty (20) years since this method, known as DRI900, was presented to the Australian coal industry, and in that time there have been significant changes in mining conditions and the outburst threshold limits used at the benchmark Bulli seam mines.Current coal mining legislation in both Queensland [7] and New South Wales [6] provide little guidance in …
Infant Feeding Practices And Nut Allergy Over Time In Australian School Entrant Children, James James Paton, Marjan Kljakovic, Karen Ciszek, Pauline Y. O'Shaughnessy
Infant Feeding Practices And Nut Allergy Over Time In Australian School Entrant Children, James James Paton, Marjan Kljakovic, Karen Ciszek, Pauline Y. O'Shaughnessy
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part B
To measure the association between infant feeding practices and parent-reported nut allergy in school entrant children. Method. The Kindergarten Health Check Questionnaire was delivered to all 110 Australian Capital Territory (ACT) primary schools between 2006 and 2009. Retrospective analyses were undertaken of the data collected from the kindergarten population. Results. Of 15142 children a strong allergic reaction to peanuts and other nuts was reported in 487 (3.2%) and 307 (3.9%), children, respectively. There was a positive association between parent reported nut allergy and breast feeding (OR = 1.53; 1.11–2.11) and having a regular general practitioner (GP) (OR = 1.42; 1.05–1.92). …
Australian Transport And Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets, Philip G. Laird
Australian Transport And Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets, Philip G. Laird
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part B
Transport greenhouse gas emissions have increased by about 24 per cent since 1990-91 making transport the fastest growing contributor of all sources of greenhouse gas emissions in Australia. This paper compares the energy efficiency of different modes of transport for freight and passenger tasks. If demand for road vehicle travel was managed and growth in passenger and freight tasks was picked up by the more energy efficient public transport and rail, Australia would begin to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and move closer to achieving its greenhouse gas target.