Effect of carbon nanospheres on algal growth: the influence of physicochemical properties and environmental chemistry

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Full Text Available Fate and behaviour of ZnO engineered nanoparticles in a simulated domestic wastewater treatment plant E. F. C. Chaúquea, J. N. Zvimbab, J. C. Ngilaa, N. Museeb,c,* aDepartment of Applied Chemistry, UJ, Doornfontein 2028 Johannesburg, South Africa... and toxicity of engineered nanomaterials in aquatic ecosystems, Mary Ondiaka, PhD, US 11:40 –12:00 Statistical modelling approach to derive quantitative nanowastes classification index: estimation of nanomaterials exposure, Loyiso Ntaka, MSc, UJ 12:00 –12...

Próba kognitywnego ujęcia mądrości (na materiale przysłów polskich i litewskich

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Full Text Available The concept of wisdom in Polish and Lithuanian paremiology In this paper, an attempt has been made to present the semantic and axiological substance of wisdom hidden in the consciousnesses of two different, namely Polish and Lithuanian, linguistic-cultural communities. The analysis belongs to a branch of linguistics, interpreting language in terms of concepts, viewing it as a source of knowledge about people themselves, different communities, their mentality, ways of perception and interpretations of the way the world is. As a model to present the most thorough understanding of wisdom, the method of cognitive definition proposed by Jerzy Bartmiński is applied. Linguistic-cultural images of wise [person], understood as the concretizations of wisdom have to reveal him/her in opposition to stupid. The cognitive picture of wise is for the most part based on the analysis of features of character and appearance, portrayed behavior, interpersonal relations and the way others have as a perception of wise. Many cognitive parameters of wisdom are revealed while exploring the interactions between people and that of nature (plants, animals which surrounds them and investigating deeper interpersonal relations with other people. The material for research was taken from Polish and Lithuanian proverbs. The latter occur as a result of world perception, everyday life observation, confrontations with its phenomenon. The proverbs are taken from compendiums of Polish and Lithuanian proverbs: Nowa księga przysłów i wyrażeń przysłowiowych (The New Book of Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases by Julian Krzyżanowski and Lietuvių patarlės (Lithuanian Proverbs, Patarlių paralelės (Parallels of Proverbs by Kazys Grigas. Given as cognitive definitions the cultural visions of wise, despite all the emphasized differences, enable us to perceive many evaluations of wise similar or even common to Polish and Lithuanian cultures.   Próba kognitywnego ujęcia m

Approaches to USJ Formation Beyond Molecular Implantation

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Hatem, C.; Renau, A.; Godet, L.; Kontos, A.; Papasouliotis, G.; England, J.; Arevalo, E.

2008-01-01

As junction depth requirements approach sub 10 nm and the sensitivity to residual implant damage continues to increase, the capability to produce abrupt, shallow profiles while maintaining low residual damage becomes a difficult challenge. Implantation induced amorphization has been widely applied to reduce channeling tails of implanted dopant profiles for integrated circuit manufacturing. This has been required to meet aggressive junction depth targets. The problem, however, is that pre-amorphization creates high defect densities that remain near the former amorphous-crystalline interface post anneal. These end of range (EOR) defects become of greater concern as the industry begins to move towards millisecond anneal technologies. Millisecond anneal, while capable of close to diffusionless activation and abrupt junctions, has caused concern for its inability to fully repair these EOR defects. There has been a recent focus on removing traditional PAI through molecular implantation with limited success. Towards this end we have investigated alternative techniques to reduce EOR damage while maintaining the junction depth, sheet resistance and abruptness. Here we describe the results of two of these techniques. The subsequent reduction in EOR through the use of each process and the resultant Rs, junction depth and abruptness are detailed.

Impulse Response of the Ocean Floor Nonlinear Techniques for Measurement Enhancement

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Electrical characterization of InGaAs ultra-shallow junctions

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Petersen, Dirch Hjorth; Hansen, Ole; Bøggild, Peter

2010-01-01

In this study, we investigate the limitations to sheet resistance and Hall effect characterization of ultra-shallow junctions (USJs) in In0.53Ga0.47As. We compare conventional van der Pauw and Hall effect measurements with micro four-point probe (M4PP) and micro Hall effect methods. Due to the hi...

Labour Mobility and Housing: The Impact of Housing Tenure and Housing Affordability on Labour Migration in the Czech Republic

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Lux, Martin; Sunega, Petr

2012-01-01

Roč. 49, č. 3 (2012), s. 489-504 ISSN 0042-0980 R&D Projects: GA ČR GA403/09/1915 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z70280505 Keywords : housing * housing policy * housing tenure Subject RIV: AO - Sociology, Demography Impact factor: 1.493, year: 2012 http://usj.sagepub.com/content/early/2011/05/20/0042098011405693

Patogenisitas Beberapa Isolat Beauveria Bassiana pada Plutella xylostella

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2004-07-01

Full Text Available Plutella xylostella (L. (Lepidoptera : Plutellidae is key pest on cabbage. P. xylostella can be infected by Beauveria bassiana from other insects. The objective of this study was to determine the pathogenicity five isolates of B. bassiana on P. xylostella. Those isolates were BbUj1 (larvae of Lepidoptera, BbUj2 (rice brown plant hopper, BbUj3 (rice brown plant hopper, BbUj4 (rice seed bug, and BbUj5 (rice black bug. In the laboratory every isolate was inoculated 5 µL spore suspension at rate 107 spores/mL to third instar P. xylostella larva used micro liter syringe. Each treatment used 10 larvae and was replicated five times. The pathogenicity of B. bassiana was determined based on mortality and LT50 value. The potential isolate was tested to find LC50 subsequently tested on cabbage crop in the green house. The result of the study showed that BbUj1 from larvae of Lepidoptera was the potential isolate with LC50 of 9.49 x 10^5 spores/mL. LT50 was 2.67 days for the concentration 107 spores/mL. Green house application of B. bassiana at rate of 5 x 10^12 spores/ha caused 57 percent mortality of P. xylostella larva in seven days after treatment and LT50 was 5.67 days.

General/Flag Officer Worldwide Roster, December 1986

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An Analysis of a Puff Dispersion Model for a Coastal Region.

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Modeling the Neurodynamics of Submarine Piloting and Navigation Teams

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A preliminary exploration of the potential of Eugenia uvalha Cambess juice intake to counter oxidative stress.

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Lopes, J M M; Lage, N N; Guerra, J F C; Silva, M; Bonomo, L F; Paulino, A H S; Regis, A L R S; Pedrosa, M L; Silva, M E

2018-03-01

The ability of foods to aid in the prevention of chronic metabolic diseases, has recently become an area of increased interest. In addition, there is growing interest in exploring the benefits of consuming underutilized fruits as alternatives to commercially available fruits. Eugenia uvalha Cambess (uvaia) is a native fruit of Brazil with great market and phytotherapy potential. The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of uvaia juice (UJ) on the levels of protein carbonyls (PCO) and antioxidant enzymes in the livers of rats fed a high-fat diet. Thirty-two female rats were randomly assigned to four groups. The rats were fed either a standard diet (group C) or a high-fat diet (group HF). In addition, groups CUJ and HFUJ were treated with UJ (2mL/day) administered via gavage for 8weeks. In our study, UJ displayed high antioxidant activity (135.14±9.74 GAE/100g). Administration of UJ caused a significantly reduced concentration of rat liver PCO (47.4%), which was associated with a 29% increase in catalase activity. A significant increase in the concentration of oxidized glutathione (GSSG) (15.04±5.08nmol/ml) and a reduction in the reduced glutathione/oxidized glutathione ratio (GSH/GSSG) (11.30±2.68) were found in the HF group, whilst these changes were not observed in the HFUJ group (a result similar to that of group C). Our results demonstrate that UJ decreases oxidative damage by improving antioxidant efficiency and attenuating oxidative damage to proteins. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Low Reynolds Number Vehicles

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The Near Wake of Bluff Bodies in Stratified Fluids and the Emergence of Late Wake Characteristics

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U.S. Air Force Turbine Engine Emission Survey. Volume II. Individual Engine Test Reports.

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Paramagnetism and magnetic relaxation in melt-textured grown GdBa2Cu3O6+y

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1996-01-01

Magnetic measurements have been performed on a melt-textured grown (MTG) GdBa 2 Cu 3 O 6+y sample. Because of the paramagnetism of the Gd 3+ ions, the magnetization relaxation rate is increased by a factor of 4πχ. The effect of paramagnetism on the U(J) relationship of the sample has also been discussed. At the end, we extraxted the U(J) relationship based on the field sweep rate H, which is in agreement with the one after corrections for paramagnetism. (orig.)

Relating chronology protection and unitarity through holography

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Raeymaekers, Joris; Van den Bleeken, D.; Vercnocke, B.

2010-01-01

Roč. 2010, č. 4 (2010), s. 1-9 ISSN 1126-6708 Grant - others:EUROHORC(XE) EYI/07/E010 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z10100502 Keywords : AdS-CFT correspondence * models of quantum gravity * classical theories of gravity Subject RIV: BF - Elementary Particles and High Energy Physics Impact factor: 6.049, year: 2010 http://www.springerlink.com/content/g5q123uj51218371/

Finansyzacja i jej skutki w sprawozdaniu finansowym polskich spółek giełdowych branży paliwowej

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Marzena Remlein

2015-01-01

Przedmiotem niniejszego opracowania jest zjawisko finansyzacji oraz jego skutki prezentowane w sprawozdaniu finansowym. W pierwszej części przedstawiono istotę i cechy charakterystyczne finansyzacji w ujęciu makro- i mikroekonomicznym. W dalszej kolejności omówiono skutki finansyzacji, tj. aktywa finansowe ujęte w sprawozdaniu finansowym. Ostatnia część opracowania została poświęcona badaniu empirycznemu, którego celem było zidentyfikowanie skutków finansyzacji w działalności gospodarczej pol...

The distribution of alternative agents for targeted radiotherapy within human neuroblastoma spheroids

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Mairs, R.J.; Gaze, M.N.; Murray, T.; Reid, R.; McSharry, C.; Babich, J.W.

1991-01-01

This study aims to select the radiopharmaceutical vehicle for targeted radiotherapy of neuroblastoma which is most likely to penetrate readily the centre of micrometastases in vivo. The human neuroblastoma cell line NB1-G, grown as multicellular spheroids provided an in vitro model for micrometastases. The radiopharmaceuticals studied were the catecholamine analogue metaiodobenzyl guanidine (mIBG), a specific neuroectodermal monoclonal antibody (UJ13A) and β nerve growth factor (βNGF). Following incubation of each drug with neuroblastoma spheroids, autoradiographs of frozen sections were prepared to demonstrate their relative distributions. mIBG and βNGF were found to penetrate the centre of spheroids readily although the concentration of mIBG greatly exceeded that of βNGF. In contrast, UJ13A was only bound peripherally. We conclude that mIBG is the best available vehicle for targeted radiotherapy of neuroblastoma cells with active uptake mechanisms for catecholimines. It is suggested that radionuclides with a shorter range of emissions than 131 I may be conjugated to benzyl guanidine to constitute more effective targeting agents with potentially less toxicity to adjacent normal tissues. (author)

Evaporation Rates of Chemical Warfare Agents Using 5-CM Wind Tunnels I. CASARM Sulfur Mustard (HD) from Glass

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Controllability of a multichannel system

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Ivanov, Sergei A.; Wang, Jun Min

2018-02-01

We consider the system consisting of K coupled acoustic channels with the different sound velocities cj. Channels are interacting at any point via the pressure and its time derivatives. Using the moment approach and the theory of exponential families with vector coefficients we establish two controllability results: the system is exactly controllable if (i) the control uj in the jth channel acts longer than the double travel time of a wave from the start to the end of the j-th channel; (ii) all controls uj act more than or equal to the maximal double travel time.

Universal Jurisdiction between Unity and Fragmentation of International Criminal Law

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2011-04-01

Full Text Available This paper represents the outcome of research fellowship Marie Curie at the Universiteit Leiden -Campud Den Haag Grotius, Centre for International Legal Studies (prof. C. Stahn and prof. Larissa van den Herik, supervisors on the topic "The Fragmentation and the Diversification of International Criminal Law in a Global Society”.In my paper I will examine the question of whether Universal Jurisdiction (UJ leads to unity or fragmentation within International Criminal Law (ICL. Given that there is already quite a lot of literature on UJ, it is important to focus the research on the issue of fragmentation and/or unity rather than to deal with the issue of UJ more generally. I will focus on this topic in sections 1 and 2, explaining some cursory remarks to these issues in my analysis on fragmentation. In the introduction, I will briefly introduce UJ as a controversial form of jurisdiction, but still necessary given that territorial jurisdiction does not always function well in the case of international crime. I will demonstrate that many state parties to the International Criminal Court (ICC Statute have vested or reconfirmed UJ for the core crimes when implementing the ICC Statute. The leading question of my research is whether this practice has led or has the potential to lead to unity or rather to fragmentation within ICL. In the research I will approach this question from different perspectives.In section 1 I will examine how State parties have may actually enacted universal jurisdiction for the core crimes, with a view to determining whether there is indeed some unity on this front or whether the practice on this matter is actually rather diverse (or fragmented. Subsequently, I will analyse which conditions States have formulated for the exercise of UJ, and whether this practice is consistent (unity or again rather diverse (fragmentation. It might also be interesting to see whether States have different conditions for UJ over core crimes than

Flux pinning behaviors of Ti and C co-doped MgB2 superconductors

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Yang, Y.; Zhao, D.; Shen, T.M.; Li, G.; Zhang, Y.; Feng, Y.; Cheng, C.H.; Zhang, Y.P.; Zhao, Y.

2008-01-01

Flux pinning behavior of carbon and titanium concurrently doped MgB 2 alloys has been studied by ac susceptibility and dc magnetization measurements. It is found that critical current density and irreversibility field of MgB 2 have been significantly improved by doping C and Ti concurrently, sharply contrasted to the situation of C-only-doped or Ti-only-doped MgB 2 samples. AC susceptibility measurement reveals that the dependence of the pinning potential on the dc applied field of Mg 0.95 Ti 0.05 B 1.95 C 0.05 has been determined to be U(B dc )∝B dc -1 compared to that of MgB 2 U(B dc )∝B dc -1.5 . As to the U(J) behavior, a relationship of U(J) ∝ J -0.17 is found fitting well for Mg 0.95 Ti 0.05 B 1.95 C 0.05 with respect to U(J) ∝ J -0.21 for MgB 2 . All the results reveal a strong enhancement of the high field pinning potential in C and Ti co-doped MgB 2

Department of Defense Data Model, Version 1, Fy 1998, Volume 2.

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National Program of Inspection of Dams. Volume 4. Appendix F. Inventory of Dams in the United States. Section III. Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Trust Territories, Virgin Islands and Guam.

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Reprezentowanie bez reprezentacji

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Full Text Available [Przekład] Mamy do czynienia z problemem reprezentacji oraz aparatury reprezentacji, która została wynaleziona do rozwiązania tego problemu. Artykuł ten ma dwa cele. Po pierwsze: pokaże on, dlaczego problem reprezentowania przerasta aparaturę reprezentacji w takim sensie, że nawet jeżeli pozbędziemy się owej aparatury, problem pozostanie. Po drugie: wykaże, że pytanie o to, czy poznanie to proces angażujący, czy nieangażujący reprezentacje, to pytanie słabo zdefiniowane i zbyt uproszczone, by mogło pomóc w zrozumieniu natury procesów poznawczych.

Flux pinning behaviors of Ti and C co-doped MgB{sub 2} superconductors

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Yang, Y.; Zhao, D.; Shen, T.M.; Li, G.; Zhang, Y. [Key Laboratory of Magnetic Levitation Technologies and Maglev Trains (Ministry of Education of China), Superconductivity R and D Center (SRDC), Mail Stop 165, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610031 (China); Feng, Y. [Northwest Institute for Nonferrous Metal Research, P.O. Box 51, Xian, Shaanxi 710016 (China); Western Superconductivity Technology Company, Xian (China); Cheng, C.H. [Key Laboratory of Magnetic Levitation Technologies and Maglev Trains (Ministry of Education of China), Superconductivity R and D Center (SRDC), Mail Stop 165, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610031 (China); School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052, NSW (Australia); Zhang, Y.P. [Key Laboratory of Magnetic Levitation Technologies and Maglev Trains (Ministry of Education of China), Superconductivity R and D Center (SRDC), Mail Stop 165, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610031 (China); Zhao, Y. [Key Laboratory of Magnetic Levitation Technologies and Maglev Trains (Ministry of Education of China), Superconductivity R and D Center (SRDC), Mail Stop 165, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610031 (China); School of Materials Science and Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052, NSW (Australia)], E-mail: yzhao@swjtu.edu.cn

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Flux pinning behavior of carbon and titanium concurrently doped MgB{sub 2} alloys has been studied by ac susceptibility and dc magnetization measurements. It is found that critical current density and irreversibility field of MgB{sub 2} have been significantly improved by doping C and Ti concurrently, sharply contrasted to the situation of C-only-doped or Ti-only-doped MgB{sub 2} samples. AC susceptibility measurement reveals that the dependence of the pinning potential on the dc applied field of Mg{sub 0.95}Ti{sub 0.05}B{sub 1.95}C{sub 0.05} has been determined to be U(B{sub dc}){proportional_to}B{sub dc}{sup -1} compared to that of MgB{sub 2}U(B{sub dc}){proportional_to}B{sub dc}{sup -1.5}. As to the U(J) behavior, a relationship of U(J) {proportional_to} J{sup -0.17} is found fitting well for Mg{sub 0.95}Ti{sub 0.05}B{sub 1.95}C{sub 0.05} with respect to U(J) {proportional_to} J{sup -0.21} for MgB{sub 2}. All the results reveal a strong enhancement of the high field pinning potential in C and Ti co-doped MgB{sub 2}.

Eliciting and shaping tacit knowing for meta-innovation: A challenge for management education in the 21st century transitional university

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2006-12-01

Full Text Available Purpose: This paper describes the implementation of and lessons learnt with an action research project on management teaching and learning in a 21st century transitional university. The project focuses on the problem of how to elicit and shape students' tacit knowing for meta-innovation and is part of a drive to find a new identity for the newly merged comprehensive University of Johannesburg (UJ. Design/methodology/approach: The project under discussion focuses on an undergraduate module, Developing and Managing Innovation, presented by UJ since 2003 as part of the B.Com Intrapreneurial Management degree. This degree has been developed in the light of the recent requirements placed upon managers by the innovation era. Creating new knowledge is not simply a matter of processing objective information but rather of tapping tacit and often highly subjective insights, intuitions and hunches. To find ways to elicit and shape tacit knowing for meta-innovation, an extensive literature study was conducted and a model identified for this purpose. An action research spiral was constructed to validate the teaching and learning interventions. Findings: The paper presents a teaching and learning framework to build theory that is in accord with the African Ubuntu spirit. The framework supports students within powerful learning environments to develop meta-cognition skills by focusing not only on the acquisition of explicit knowledge, but also on ways to elicit and shape tacit knowing. Implications: A community of practice is the bedrock of powerful learning environments in which action and learning, improvisation and experimentation, tacit and explicit knowledge feed on each other to stretch the students' capacity for meta-innovation. This enables them to continually deploy their talents, knowledge, resourcefulness and creativity to best effect as managers and to transform their life and that of their business and of others. Originality/value: The innovative

Official Guard and Reserve Manpower Strengths and Statistics. FY 2000 Summary

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Wycena i sprawozdawcze ujęcietransakcji leasingowych

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2009-12-01

Full Text Available Artykuł przestawia problemy dotyczące zasad klasyfikacji, wyceny i sprawozdawczej prezentacji umów leasingowych na podstawie zasad wynikających z Krajowego Standardu Rachunkowości nr 5 „Leasing, najem i dzierżawa”. Scharakteryzowano opłaty, do wniesienia których jest zobowiązany korzystający w związku z zawartą umową leasingową. Opisano zasady ujmowania w bilansie oraz rachunku zysków i strat skutków zawarcia umowy leasingu finansowego i operacyjnego z punktu widzenia finansującego i korzystającego. Przedstawiono możliwości w zakresie rozliczania części odsetkowej rat leasingowych w przypadku leasingu finansowego. Opisano również istotę leasingu zwrotnego i jego wpływ na sprawozdanie finansowe korzystającego. Zwrócono uwagę na zasady ujmowania kosztów i przychodów związanych z leasingiem w rachunku zysków i strat finansującego w zależności od charakteru jego podstawowej działalności.

Community Noise Exposure Resulting from Aircraft Operations. Volume 3. Acoustic Data on Military Aircraft: Air Force Attack/Fighter Aircraft

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[Chemical and behavioural addiction of medical students. Comparative study in Lebanese students].

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Moaouad, J; Kazour, F; Haddad, R; Rouhayem, J; Chammai, R; Richa, S

2012-12-01

Evaluate chemical and behavioural dependence of medical students, and compare it to a control group (students in non-medical faculties), in order to underline the harmful effect of university on medical students' dependence. A three-part questionnaire was distributed to a sample of 140 medical students at the Saint-Joseph university of Beirut (USJ), and to 140 students in many other USJ faculties, and filled in anonymously. The first part is about demographic criteria and the second and third parts are respectively about chemical and behavioural dependence, based on DSM IV criteria. There is no statistically significant difference between the two studied populations concerning the dependence on alcohol, cannabis, sedatives, opiates, amphetamines, workaholism, gambling and Internet. However, the prevalence of addiction to caffeine, cocaine, nicotine; sexual addiction, and compulsive buying are significantly lower in medical students when compared to the control group. Men, compared to women, did not show significantly higher levels of dependence on chemical substances. Workaholism is not significantly more prevalent in women. Sexual addiction and compulsive buying are not significantly higher in men. However, pathological gambling and Internet addiction are significantly more prevalent in men. Finally, this study does not show a variation in dependence through the years of medical studies. Most studies show that medical students have high levels of dependence on alcohol, opiates and sedatives. The results of our study show greater dependence on caffeine followed by nicotine, alcohol and sedatives. Medical students in our population did not reveal higher dependence rates compared to other university students. Overall, substance addiction in medical students may be related to the stress of medical studies, and easy access to drugs and prescriptions. These factors may be balanced by perfectionist traits, ethical standards and knowledge of adverse effects seen in

Laser activation of Ultra Shallow Junctions (USJ) doped by Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation (PIII)

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Vervisch, Vanessa; Larmande, Yannick; Delaporte, Philippe; Sarnet, Thierry; Sentis, Marc; Etienne, Hasnaa; Torregrosa, Frank; Cristiano, Fuccio; Fazzini, Pier Francesco

2009-01-01

Today, the main challenges for the realization of the source/drain extensions concern the ultra-low energy implantation and the activation of the maximum amount of dopants with a minimized diffusion. Among the different annealing processes, one solution is the laser thermal annealing. Many studies [F. Torregrosa, C. Laviron, F. Milesi, M. Hernandez, H. Faik, J. Venturini, Proc. 14th International Conference on Ion Implant Technology, 2004; M. Hernandez, J. Venturini, D. Zahorski, J. Boulmer, D. Debarre, G. Kerrien, T. Sarnet, C. Laviron, M.N Semeria, D. Camel, J.L Santailler, Appl. Surf. Sci. 208-209 (2003) 345-351] have shown that the association of Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation (PIII) and Laser Thermal Process (LTP) allows to obtain junctions of a few nanometers with a high electrical activation. All the wafers studied have been implanted by PULSION (PIII implanter developed by Ion Beam Services) with an acceleration voltage of 1 kV and a dose of 6 x 10 15 at./cm 2 . In this paper, we compare the annealing process achieved with three excimer lasers: ArF, KrF and XeCl with a wavelength of respectively 193, 248 and 308 nm. We analyse the results in terms of boron activation and junction depth. To complete this study, we have observed the effect of pre-amorphization implantation (PAI) before PIII process on boron implantation and boron activation. We show that Ge PAI implanted by classical beam line allows a decrease of the junction depth from 20 down to 12 nm in the as-implanted condition. Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) analyses were performed in order to study the structure of pre-amorphized silicon and to estimate the thickness of the amorphous layer. In order to determine the sheet resistance (R s ) and the junction depth (X j ), we have used the four-point probe technique (4PP) and secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) analysis. To complete the electrical characterizations some samples have been analyzed by non-contact optical measurements. All the results are presented as a function of the laser fluence and the laser wavelength

Algorithm development and simulation outcomes for hypoxic head and neck cancer radiotherapy using a Monte Carlo cell division model

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Harriss, W.M.; Bezak, E.; Yeoh, E.

2010-01-01

Full text: A temporal Monte Carlo tumour model, 'Hyp-RT'. sim ulating hypoxic head and neck cancer has been updated and extended to model radiothcrapy. The aim is to providc a convenient radiobio logical tool for clinicians to evaluate radiotherapy treatment schedules based on many individual tumour properties including oxygenation. FORTRAN95 and JA YA havc been utilised to develop the efficient algorithm, which can propagate 108 cells. Epithelial cell kill is affected by dose, oxygenation and proliferativc status. Accelerated repopulation (AR) has been modelled by increasing the symmetrical stem cell division probability, and reoxygenation (ROx) has been modelled using random incremental boosts of oxygen to the cell po ulation throughout therapy. Results The stem cell percentage and the degree of hypoxia dominate tumour growth rate. For conventional radiotherapy. 15-25% more dose was required for a hypox ic versus oxic tumours, depending on the time of AR onset (0-3 weeks after thc start of treatment). ROx of hypoxic tumours resulted in tumoUJ: sensitisation and therefore a dose reduction, of up to 35%, varying with the time of onset. Fig. I shows results for all combinations of AR and ROx onset times for the moderate hypoxia case. Conclusions In hypoxic tumours, accelerated repopulation and reoxy genation affect ccll kill in the same manner as when the effects are modelled individually. however the degree of the effect is altered and therefore the combined result is difficult to predict. providing evidence for the usefulness of computer models. Simulations have quantitatively

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 Finansyzacja i jej skutki w sprawozdaniu finansowym polskich spółek giełdowych branży paliwowej

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2015-06-01

Full Text Available Przedmiotem niniejszego opracowania jest zjawisko finansyzacji oraz jego skutki prezentowane w sprawozdaniu finansowym. W pierwszej części przedstawiono istotę i cechy charakterystyczne finansyzacji w ujęciu makro- i mikroekonomicznym. W dalszej kolejności omówiono skutki finansyzacji, tj. aktywa finansowe ujęte w sprawozdaniu finansowym. Ostatnia część opracowania została poświęcona badaniu empirycznemu, którego celem było zidentyfikowanie skutków finansyzacji w działalności gospodarczej polskich przedsiębiorstw. Analizie poddano aktywa finansowe zaprezentowane w sprawozdaniu z sytuacji finansowej badanych spółek. Osiągnięcie celu opracowania wymagało zastosowania adekwatnych metod badawczych. Posłużono się metodą analizy literatury i regulacji prawnych oraz metodami z zakresu analizy finansowej.

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Full Text Available Przedmiotem niniejszego opracowania jest zjawisko finansyzacji oraz jego skutki prezentowane w sprawozdaniu finansowym. W pierwszej części przedstawiono istotę i cechy charakterystyczne finansyzacji w ujęciu makro- i mikroekonomicznym. W dalszej kolejności omówiono skutki finansyzacji, tj. aktywa finansowe ujęte w sprawozdaniu finansowym. Ostatnia część opracowania została poświęcona badaniu empirycznemu, którego celem było zidentyfikowanie skutków finansyzacji w działalności gospodarczej polskich przedsiębiorstw. Analizie poddano aktywa finansowe zaprezentowane w sprawozdaniu z sytuacji finansowej badanych spółek. Osiągnięcie celu opracowania wymagało zastosowania adekwatnych metod badawczych. Posłużono się metodą analizy literatury i regulacji prawnych oraz metodami z zakresu analizy finansowej.

Large Eddy Simulations of Surface Winds Above Water Waves: Effects of Wind-Wave Alignment and Wave Age

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A Comparison of the Democratic Security Policy in Colombia and Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Iraq

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A note on U(N) integrals in the large N limit

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O'Brien, K.H.; Zuber, J.B.

1984-01-01

The U(N) integral ∫DUexp[Ntr(UJ+Usup(*)Jsup(*))]=exp(N 2 W) is reconsidered in the large N limit and the coefficients of the expansion of W in the moments of the eigenvalues of (JJsup(*)) explicitly computed. (orig.)

Przychody z tytułu dotacji unijnychw sprawozdaniu finansowymprzedsiębiorstwa

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2010-03-01

Full Text Available Celem niniejszej publikacji jest przedstawienie sposobów ujęcia w księgach ra-chunkowych i prezentacji w sprawozdaniu finansowym przedsiębiorstw przychodów z tytułu dotacji unijnych. Od wejścia Polski do UE podmioty gospodarcze otrzymały możliwość korzystania z pomocy unijnej w formie dotacji na niespotykaną dotych-czas skalę. Spowodowało to również wiele problemów, w szczególności prawidłowe-go ujęcia w księgach rachunkowych, oraz w sprawozdaniu finansowym – przycho-dów z tytułu dotacji. Stąd też narodził się pomysł przedstawienia głównych zasad ujmowania i prezentacji w księgach rachunkowych i sprawozdaniu finansowym dotacji, jako źródła uzyskiwanego przychodu przez podmioty gospodarcze. W artykule wykorzystano analizę literatury przedmiotu, zapisy ustawy o ra-chunkowości i Międzynarodowych Standardów Rachunkowości oraz dokumentację programów wsparcia ze środków unijnych, a także uregulowania unijne, co umoż-liwiło zaproponowanie rozwiązań w zakresie ujęcia dotacji w sprawozdaniu finan-sowym. Artykuł podzielono na 4 główne punkty. W pierwszej części wprowadzono czy-telnika do funduszy unijnych w okresie programowym 2007–2013, przedstawiając główne instrumenty polityki strukturalnej Unii Europejskiej, podział tych instru-mentów na programy operacyjne w okresie 2007–2013 oraz cele, na które można otrzymać dofinansowanie. W drugiej części artykułu zaprezentowano zasady ujęcia dotacji w sprawozdaniu finansowym, w myśl przepisów ustawy o rachunkowości i MSR. Zgodnie z MSR 20 przedstawiono podejście kapitałowe oraz przychodowe do dotacji rządowych, a także prezentację dotacji w sprawozdaniu finansowym w po-dziale na dotacje do aktywów oraz do przychodów. W części trzeciej artykułu przed-stawiono dotacje do aktywów na przykładzie dotacji inwestycyjnych oraz na bada-nia i rozwój, ze szczególnym wskazaniem w każdym z przykładów zasad ujmowa-nia ich w

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The Ancient Earthworks of Western Uganda: Capital Sites or a Cwezi Empire · EMAIL FULL TEXT EMAIL FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT DOWNLOAD FULL TEXT. Peter Robertshaw, 17-32. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/uj.v48i1.23001 ...

Modification to Math Model for Small Independent Action Forces (SIAF)

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1973-12-15

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A Simulation Model Depicting Fleet Expansion Effects on the Fire Control Technicians Training Pipeline.

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CELL STRUCTURAL REORGANIZATION DURING INDUCTION OF ANDROGENESIS IN ISOLATED MICROSPORE CULTURES OF TRITICALE (x TRITICOSECALE WITTM.)

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Dubas, E.; Wedzony, M.; Petrovská, Beáta; Salaj, J.; Zur, I.

2010-01-01

Roč. 52, č. 1 (2010), s. 73-86 ISSN 0001-5296 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z50380511 Keywords : Androgenesis * microspores * triticale Subject RIV: EF - Botanics Impact factor: 0.586, year: 2010 www.ib.uj.edu.pl/abc/pdf/52_1/10_dubas.pdf

Universal jurisdiction: state of affairs and ways ahead. : A policy paper

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2012-01-01

textabstractOn 17 September 2010, the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Leiden University and ICCO organised an expert meeting at the ISS on universal jurisdiction (UJ). The meeting was chaired in the morning by Professor John Dugard and in the afternoon by Professor Karin Arts. The

Parametric Engineering System Definition Model. Volume II. Appendix C. FORTRAN Listings

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Superkapacitory pro akumulaci energie

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Kovařík, Jakub

2017-01-01

Tato práce se zabývá návrhem DC/DC měniče určeného pro nabíjení superkapacitoru a pro následnou transformaci napětí na požadovanou hodnotu. V textu jsou uvedeny snižující a zvyšující spínaný měnič napětí včetně výpočtu jednotlivých součástek a také schéma měniče, který kombinuje oba dva typy. Pomocí simulačních programů byla ověřena funkce jednotlivých zapojení, které mohou posloužit jako záložní zdroj elektrické energie menšího výkonu. This paper describes the design of DC/DC converters d...

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Surrogate model approach for improving the performance of reactive transport simulations

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Jatnieks, Janis; De Lucia, Marco; Sips, Mike; Dransch, Doris

2016-04-01

(MARS) method provides the best trade-off between speed and accuracy. This proof-of-concept forms an essential step towards building an interactive visual analytics system to enable user-driven systematic creation of geochemical surrogate models. Such a system shall enable reactive transport simulations with unprecedented spatial and temporal detail to become possible. References: Kolditz, O., Görke, U.J., Shao, H. and Wang, W., 2012. Thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical processes in porous media: benchmarks and examples (Vol. 86). Springer Science & Business Media.

Effects of Unloaded vs. Loaded Plyometrics on Speed and Power Performance of Elite Young Soccer Players

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2017-09-01

Full Text Available The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of loaded and unloaded plyometric training strategies on speed and power performance of elite young soccer players. Twenty-three under-17 male soccer players (age: 15.9 ± 1.2 years, height: 178.3 ± 8.1 cm, body-mass (BM: 68.1 ± 9.3 kg from the same club took part in this study. The athletes were pair-matched in two training groups: loaded vertical and horizontal jumps using an haltere type handheld with a load of 8% of the athletes' body mass (LJ; n = 12 and unloaded vertical and horizontal plyometrics (UJ; n = 11. Sprinting speeds at 5-, 10-, and 20-m, mean propulsive power (MPP relative to the players' BM in the jump squat exercise, and performance in the squat jump (SJ and countermovement jump (CMJ were assessed pre- and post-training period. During the experimental period, soccer players performed 12 plyometric training sessions across a 6-week preseason period. Magnitude based inferences and standardized differences were used for statistical analysis. A very likely increase in the vertical jumps was observed for the LJ group (99/01/00 and 98/02/00 for SJ and CMJ, respectively. In the UJ group a likely increase was observed for both vertical jumps (83/16/01 and 90/10/00, for SJ and CMJ, respectively. An almost certainly decrease in the sprinting velocities along the 20-m course were found in the LJ group (00/00/100 for all split distances tested. Meanwhile, in the UJ likely to very likely decreases were observed for all sprinting velocities tested (03/18/79, 01/13/86, and 00/04/96, for velocities in 5-, 10-, and 20-m, respectively. No meaningful differences were observed for the MPP in either training group (11/85/04 and 37/55/08 for LJ and UJ, respectively. In summary, under-17 professional soccer players increased jumping ability after a 6-week preseason training program, using loaded or unloaded jumps. Despite these positive adaptations, both plyometric strategies failed to

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29 Nov 2016 ... Tuisland (2016) is oud-joernalis Karin. Brynard se derde spanningsroman. Haar debuut, Plaasmoord (2009), is met die. UJ-debuutprys bekroon en haar tweede boek, Onse Vaders (2012), het die ATKV- prosaprys verower. Beide Plaasmoord. (2009) en Onse Vaders (2012) is ook met die M-Net-filmprys ...

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Ukpabi, UJ. Vol 39 (2008) - Articles Preliminary elations of temperate sugar beet accession s for tuber yield and quality 8in the high altitude of Jos plateau, Nigeria Abstract · Vol 41, No 1 (2010) - Articles Nutritional, Physical and Culinary Characteristics of Tuberous Roots of Newly Developed Sweetpotato Genotypes in ...

Bridging the Ends and Means of the Responsibility to Protect: An Opportunity for U.S. Leadership

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2012-06-01

critical article on the Clinton Administration’s handling of Rwanda in, “Bystanders to Genocide,” for the Atlantic Magazine in 2001.24 David Pressman was...People in the News: David Pressman ,” Washington Post, http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/david- pressman /gIQAC3UjAP_topic.html (accessed

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first-year students in the higher education system, from both a national and international perspective. Brenda Leibowitz is the Chair in Teaching and Learning at the University of. Johannesburg (UJ), having previously served as the Director of Teaching and Learning at. Stellenbosch University. Leibowitz's work in the area of ...

Zpracování telemetrických údajů RC modelů letadel

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Žák, Tomáš

2012-01-01

Bakalářská práce se zaměřuje na problematiku snímání stavu RC modelu letadla, během letu. Je zde detailně rozebrána vnější tak i vnitřní struktura, včetně komunikace. Cílem práce je navrhnutí funkční desky pro snímání stavu RC letadla během letu, k tomu je použita součástka akcelerometr umožňující snímat stav. V digitální podobě je pak následně přeposílá k vyhodnocení do mikrokontroléru. V příloze je uvedeno celkové schéma zapojení včetně seznamu použitých součástek. Bachelor’s project foc...

Gospodarka oparta na wiedzy w ujęciu regionalnym

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Strożek, Piotr

2015-01-01

Gospodarka oparta na wiedzy (GOW) to niezwykle ważne i aktualne zagadnienie we współczesnej ekonomii, zarówno pod względem teoretycznym, jak i aplikacyjnym. Rozwój gospodarki opartej na wiedzy stał się priorytetowym wyzwaniem dla wielu krajów, w tym również dla Polski. Powszechnie wiadomo, że we współczesnym świecie rozwój społeczno-gospodarczy jest coraz bardziej uzależniony od intensyfikacji i dyfuzji wiedzy oraz kreowania i generowania innowacji. W pewien sposób takie działania narzuca pol...

Universal Documentation System Handbook. Volume 2: Program Requirements and Operations Requirements Documents

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1979-11-01

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End of the line to build a circle

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2006-01-01

The installation of the cryogenic distribution line in the LHC tunnel is finally finished! All the sectors have undergone pressure and helium leak tests at room temperature, and one complete sector was cold tested in cryogenic conditions. Some of the QRL team in UJ22 of the LHC tunnel, where the last sector of the cryogenic distribution line was installed.It must have been a joyous moment in UJ22 of the LHC tunnel (near Point 2, Saint Genis Pouilly) on 19 October. This was where the last external weld of the cryogenic distribution line, also known as QRL, was made, thus completing the full distribution ring. The QRL is a circle built in 8 sectors, each approximately 3 km in length. It will circulate helium in liquid and gas phases, at different temperatures and pressures, to provide the cryogenic conditions for the superconducting magnets in the LHC tunnel. The last sector installed (sector 1-2) passed the pressure and helium leak tests at room temperature on 28 October. As part of the warm test, each sector...

Developing a Lecturer Workshop for Using Tablets in the Classroom

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Louw, Arno

2015-01-01

This paper is about a framework as heuristic to design and develop a workshop for academic teaching staff to use tablets for teaching and learning in the classroom at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Theories of Cultural-Historical Activity and Engeström's activity systems are also incorporated, as are a critique and a critical analysis of the…

Innovative Management for Organizational Sustainability in Higher Education

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Barnard, Zenia; Van der Merwe, Derek

2016-01-01

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the innovative management strategies at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) during volatile post-merger years, in its quest for a sustainable future. It illustrates how the institution went from a place of relative uncertainty and volatility to a place of progression and stability by…

Perspektywa interesariuszy w ujeciu historycznym

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Neave, Guy

2003-01-01

Przedmiotem artykułu jest analiza zjawiska pojawienia się w systemach szkolnictwa wyższego „społeczeństwa interesariuszy” (ang. stakeholders society), a także opis różnych ujęć problemu oraz przyczyn powstawania tych różnic. Zdaniem autora w definicji pojęcia „interesariusz”.w odniesieniu do

Leadership at Antarctic Stations.

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1987-03-01

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Role of morphometry in determining the feeding success of small freshwater fish species: Multivariate analysis of Amblypharyngodon mola, Puntius ticto, and Esomus danricus

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Nandi Sudarshana

2015-06-01

Full Text Available Factor and multiple regression analysis were used to extract the morphometric variables that contributed to feeding success in three small freshwater fishes. Of the first two factors, factor 1, showed high loading of gut weight (GW, length of the upper (UJ, and lower jaws (LJ in mola, Amblypharyngodon mola (Hamilton, and GW and vertical mouth opening (VMO in punti, Puntius ticto (Hamilton. In darikana, Esomus danricus (Hamilton, GW, horizontal mouth opening (HMO, and VMO were highly loaded on factor 2. Gut length (GL was closely associated withGWof all three species. Subsequently, variables with high loading on factors 1 or 2 were subjected to multiple regression analysis to observe their effect on feeding success, consideringGWas the dependent variable and the extracted variables as the independent variable. In A. mola, HMO and GL influenced GW, whereas in P. ticto, only GL determined GW in the fish. In E. danricus, GL, VMO, and HMO exerted a low effect on GW. Exceptionally, the present study suggested that feeding success in small fishes is largely determined by UJ, LJ, and GL or mouth openings.

Will we still see SEEs?

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Calviani, M.; Brugger, M.; Losito, R.; Spiezia, G.; King, Q.; Thurel, Y.

2012-01-01

The actions taken during the first years of the Radiation to Electronics (R2E) Mitigation Project has allowed a drastic reduction of the rate of Single Event Errors (SEEs) on radiation-sensitive electronic equipment installed in the LHC underground areas. Shielding and relocation activities, performed during the first Long Shutdown (LS1) in 2013/2014, will allow the resolution of the present issues concerning UJs of Points 1, 5, 7 and the cavern of Point 8. The parallel development of radiation tolerant power converters will address the remaining concerns for equipment in the RRs. Similarly research works on super-conducting links will address the relocation of equipment away from RRs and further exposed UJs. Radiation levels in areas where luminosity is the source are under control. The questions yet remaining are related to the evolution of the beam-gas source term in the arc and dispersion suppressor region, and to the evolution of losses at the betatron and momentum insertion regions. 2012 operation will enable these points to be investigated; this will be used for a complete forecast of radiation levels and projected failures after operation is resumed in 2014-15. (authors)

Przepływy finansowe w ujęciu ex ante

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Walińska, Ewa

1997-01-01

Cash and fund flows are the subject of additional financial statement (cash flow statements or funds flow statement) and then they reflect past events. On the other hand they are material element of financial management and in this role they refer to future financial position of enterprise. The role of fund and cash flows has increased lately in Poland which is the consequence of changing economic environment of polish business entities. Flows are used not only in the proces...

Mistrz i miasto Mirona Pietrowskiego w ujęciu postkolonialnym

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Korcz, Karolina

2008-01-01

Recenzja książki: M. Pietrowski, Mistrz i Miasto. Kijowskie konteksty Michaiła Bułhakowa. Tłum. I. Kuźmina, A. Jezierska. Wydawnictwo „Bonami”, Poznań 2004, ss. 319. Review of book: Miron Pietrowski, Mistrz i Miasto. Kijowskie konteksty Michaiła Bułhakowa. Tłum. I. Kuźmina, A. Jezierska. Wydawnictwo „Bonami”, Poznań 2004, pp. 319.

Podstawy funkcjonowania rynku nieruchomości. Ujęcie teoretyczne

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Kucharska-Stasiak, Ewa; Ledzion-Trojanowska, Zdzisława; Marchlewski, Konrad; Nykiel, Lechosław; Wójtowicz-Korycka, Jolanta; Załęczna, Magdalena

2005-01-01

This monograph is a common work of Department of Investment and Real Estate, University of Lodz. It is an overview of various fields of interest of the researchers. The main idea is to show same theoretical approaches and some practical examples of the real estate market development. The monograph is made of 6 chapters. The first chapter depicts the fundamentals of the real estate market. It describes different theoretical approaches to this market, same specific features ...

Refinements in the Combined Adjustment of Satellite Altimetry and Gravity Anomaly Data

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1977-07-12

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AFSOC Assets Beddown at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico Environmental Impact Statement

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2007-07-01

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The One Form/One Meaning Principle. The Case for Case. Part I

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Krzysztof Korżyk

2016-12-01

Full Text Available The One Form/One Meaning Principle. The Case for Case. Part I The main topic of the paper is the problem of validating linguistic procedures aimed at representing the meaning of cases as they are employed in two invariant-oriented approaches to language and grammar: in Roman Jakobson’s ‘feature-based’ framework and in Gustave Guillaume’s Psychomechanics of Language. Also taken into account are trends within the cognitively-oriented approach to grammar, whose proponents object to procedures based on the structuralist principle: one form/one meaning. Ultimately, by invoking the methodological prerequisites of cognitive linguistics, as introduced in Ronald Langacker’s version of cognitive grammar, the author claims that, inasmuch as cases are concerned, there seems to be, in principle, no contradiction between introducing a stable relationship between the linguistic sign and its meaning, and positing the prototype-centered and network-based structuring of a linguistic category, as advocated in cognitive linguistics. The conclusion is that any of these three linguistic traditions could benefit by taking into account the findings of the other two approaches.   Zasada jednej formy/jednego znaczenia. Przypadek do przypadka. Część I W artykule autor omawia kwestie związane z oceną wartości językoznawczych strategii i procedur modelowania znaczenia form przypadkowych w dwóch inwariantywnie zorientowanych podejściach do języka i gramatyki – Romana Jakobsona matrycowym ujęciu cech semantycznych oraz Gustave’a Guillaume’a psychomechaniki języka. W toku wywodu autor analizuje teoretyczne uwarunkowania konstruktów służących badaniu i reprezentowaniu znaczeniowych inwariantów kategorii przypadkowych oraz form będących ich tekstowymi realizacjami. Autor bierze też pod uwagę wątpliwości przedstawicieli kognitywnie zorientowanaych badań nad kategorią przypadka dotyczące wartości wyjaśnień uzyskiwanych za pomoc

Kierunki zmiansprawozdawczości finansowej

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Zbigniew Luty

2010-05-01

Full Text Available W artykule wskazano na możliwe kierunki zmian w sprawozdawczości finansowej w najbliższych latach. Wymieńmy najważniejsze: 1 bazą jest informacja oparta na dokumentacji księgowej w ujęciu historycznym, 2 sprawozdania celowe (dedykowane, 3 informacja finansowa jako towar na specyficznym rynku sprawozdań, 4 prawo bilansowe tworzone z minimalnym wpływem lobbingu inwestorów.

Analisa Pengaruh Persepsi Risiko Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Di Airbnb

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Sompie, Evelien Alim; Gunawan, Melissa

2017-01-01

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa pengaruh persepsi risiko guest terhadap keputusan pembeliannya di Airbnb. Penelitian ini menggunakan data berupa data primer dengan menyebarkan kuesioner secara online. Sampel yang digunakan adalah guest yang pernah menggunakan Airbnb dalam kurun waktu satu tahun ini (April 2016 – April 2017). Jumlah responden penelitian ini adalah 112 guest Airbnb. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling. Teknik analisa data yang digunakan adalah uj...

A Structured Reasoning Space for Design of Complex, Socio-Technical Systems

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2006-10-01

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Computer Automated Design of Systems

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1976-06-01

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Proceedings of Workshop on Atmospheric Density and Aerodynamic Drag Models for Air Force Operations Held at Air Force Geophysics Laboratory on 20-22 October 1987. Volume 2

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1990-02-13

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Improving Childhood Asthma Outcomes in the United States. A Blueprint for Policy Action

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2002-01-01

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Analýza zabezpečení přenosu dat na různých vrstvách referenčního modelu OSI

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Kňazovický, Pavel

2009-01-01

Táto práca sa zaoberá analýzou protokolov zaisťujúcich zabezpečený prenos dát. V prvej časti je stručne popísaný referenčný model ISO/OSI. Druhá časť je zameraná na samotné zabezpečené protokoly na jednotlivých vrstvách ISO/OSI modelu, z ktorých je v tretej časti podrobne analyzovaný protokol SSL/TLS. Posledná časť sa venuje často používaným útokom v oblasti počítačových sietí a ich služieb, kde je uvedená aj základná prevencia proti nim. The aim of this Bachelor's thesis is the analysis o...

Solving problems of Eicotrack chainless haulage system

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Fries Jiøí

2002-09-01

Full Text Available Téma pøíspìvku „Øešení problémù bezøetìzových pojezdù eicotrackového typu“ vyplynulo z nutnosti øešit zásadní problémy vyskytující se na hlubinných dolech v oblasti samotného dobývání uhlí kombajnovými komplexy. Avizované problémy se týkají zvyšující se èetnosti poruch vrátkové èásti dobývacích kombajnù. Konkrétnì jde o cévové kolo a tra, respektive ozubenice jenž jsou nedílnou souèástí høeblového dopravníku, po kterém kombajn pojíždí. Jedná se o neúmìrné opotøebování obou zmínìných èástí pojezdu, které vedou k jejich destrukci a následnému zastavení dobývání. K tomu se v poslední dobì pøidal stále èastìji objevující se výlom zubu cévového kola a podélná deformace tratì. Prostoje tímto zpùsobené zmenšují efektivnost a produktivitu práce a tím následnì zvyšují náklady na vydobytou tunu uhlí. Tyto problémy, by se bez jejich øešení objevovali stále èastìjší, nebo výrobci dobývacích kombajnù již nyní zahájili výrobu této techniky o vyšším instalovaném výkonu (o 33 %, jenž se pohybuje v oblasti kolem 1000 kW a výše.

History of the Army Ground Forces. Study Number 27. History of the Armored Force, Command and Center

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1946-01-01

was hard to receive our training on the battlefield. I cannot stress too much the IN_____ absolute necessity for combined tank-infantry training even...exhausts of the tanks were ruled out as taking up too much space and requiring time to clear away when zero hour approached. The Board recommended the...At.ten degrees farenheit , the turret seo- tion was not sufficiently heated although the other compartments were satisfactorily i4U.j? heated. The Board

Theoretical and Experimental Study of Deep-Based Structures in Intact and Jointed Rock.

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1979-09-01

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Cost Effective and Affordable Guidance and Control Systems.

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1985-02-01

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Core Operations of the Metals and Ceramics Information Center (A DoD information Analysis Center)

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1990-08-30

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Sampled Data Adaptive Digital Computer Control of Surface Ship Maneuvers

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1976-06-01

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Poradnictwo kariery w społecznościach – model wspierania refleksyjnej praktyki

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Thomsen, Rie

2016-01-01

Celem niniejszego artykułu jest zainspirowanie doradców praktyków i  specjalistów do  opuszczania biur, aby przenieść poradnictwo kariery do  społeczności, które z pozoru nie są identyfikowane jako odpowiednie miejsca do jego uprawiania. W społecznościach które zaangażują się, ten niewielki wysiłek...... może spowodo wać zasadniczą zmianę odczuwaną nie tylko w praktyce poradnictwa kariery, ale także w życiu ludzi w niej uczestniczących. Wywód w tym artykule przedstawio‑ ny jest w dwóch częściach. W pierwszej rozważana jest kolektywność jako punkt wyjścia do  opracowania ważnych działań w  zakresie...... poradnictwa kariery. Bazu‑ jąc na  wcześniejszych badaniach dotyczących poradnictwa kariery w  społeczno‑ ściach, prowadzonych z perspektywy krytycznej psychologii, artykuł przedstawia teorię społecznej praktyki poradnictwa kariery. Zgodnie z nią poradnictwo może być postrzegane jako zbiorowa praktyka, w...

PRODUKSI DEKSTRIN UBIKAYU MELALUI METODE GELATINISASI SEBAGIAN MENGGUNAKAN ROTARY DRUM

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Surfiana Surfiana

2013-07-01

Full Text Available This research was aimed to obtain the optimum  condition and characteristics of  dextrin processed  from tapioca(cassava starch by using partial gelatinization using  drum dryer. This experiment was arranged in randomized compelete block design with three factors and three replications. The first factor was (V cassava varieties, which consisted of Cassesart/UJ-5 (V1 and Thailand/UJ-3  (V2. The second factor (K was the concentration which consisted of three levels : 30 % (K1, 35 % (K2, and 40 % (K3. The third factor (T was the temperature of the partial gelatinization which consisted of three temperature levels that were 80o C (T1, 90oC(T2, and 100oC(T3. Characterization was conducted on dextrin  processed from tapioca  included chemical and physical characteristics (water absorption, and water solubility. The results showed that the varieties of cassava, concentration, and temperature have significant effect on dextrin saccharide composition, solubility in water, and swelling power.  Thailand variety, 35 % concentration, and processing temperature of    90o C  produced dextrin with better functional characteristics , which were  24 % of dextrin composition, 77,15 % of solubility, and 6,89 %  of swelling power. Key words : Cassava, dextrin, parsial gelatinazation, rotary drum.

Thin film deposition using rarefied gas jet

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Pradhan, Sahadev, , Dr.

2017-06-01

The rarefied gas jet of aluminium is studied at Mach number Ma = (Uj /√{ kbTj / mg }) in the range .01 PVD) process for the development of the highly oriented pure metallic aluminum thin film with uniform thickness and strong adhesion on the surface of the substrate in the form of ionic plasma, so that the substrate can be protected from corrosion and oxidation and thereby enhance the lifetime and safety, and to introduce the desired surface properties for a given application. Here, H is the characteristic dimension, U_j and T_j are the jet velocity and temperature, n_d is the number density of the jet, m and d are the molecular mass and diameter, and kbis the Boltzmann constant. An important finding is that the capture width (cross-section of the gas jet deposited on the substrate) is symmetric around the centerline of the substrate, and decreases with increased Mach number due to an increase in the momentum of the gas molecules. DSMC simulation results reveals that at low Knudsen number ((Kn=0.01); shorter mean free paths), the atoms experience more collisions, which direct them toward the substrate. However, the atoms also move with lower momentum at low Mach number, which allows scattering collisions to rapidly direct the atoms to the substrate.

Electrical activation of solid-phase epitaxially regrown ultra-low energy boron implants in Ge preamorphised silicon and SOI

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Hamilton, J.J.; Collart, E.J.H.; Colombeau, B.; Jeynes, C.; Bersani, M.; Giubertoni, D.; Sharp, J.A.; Cowern, N.E.B.; Kirkby, K.J.

2005-01-01

The formation of highly activated ultra-shallow junctions (USJ) is one of the key requirements for the next generation of CMOS devices. One promising method for achieving this is the use of Ge preamorphising implants (PAI) prior to ultra-low energy B implantation. In future technology nodes, bulk silicon wafers may be supplanted by Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI), and an understanding of the Solid Phase Epitaxial (SPE) regrowth process and its correlation to dopant electrical activation in both bulk silicon and SOI is essential in order to understand the impact of this potential technology change. This kind of understanding will also enable tests of fundamental models for defect evolution and point-defect reactions at silicon/oxide interfaces. In the present work, B is implanted into Ge PAI silicon and SOI wafers with different PAI conditions and B doses, and resulting samples are annealed at various temperatures and times. Glancing-exit Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry (RBS) is used to monitor the regrowth of the amorphous silicon, and the resulting redistribution and electrical activity of B are monitored by SIMS and Hall measurements. The results confirm the expected enhancement of regrowth velocity by B doping, and show that this velocity is otherwise independent of the substrate type and the Ge implant distribution within the amorphised layer. Hall measurements on isochronally annealed samples show that B deactivates less in SOI material than in bulk silicon, in cases where the Ge PAI end-of-range defects are close to the SOI back interface

Faktory ovlivňují elasticitu poptávky českého spotřebitele

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Jiří Luňáček

2014-03-01

Full Text Available Purpose of the article: The mission of economics in practical application can be described as an additional tool for the deeper understanding of the connection between market subjects. The price elasticity of demand is an extremely important value for the right pricing strategy. In many cases there are merely theoretical concepts, and concrete values for the actual situation are lacking. The objective of this paper is to evaluate methods for identifying demand elasticity. Methodology/methods: The article will compare data from previous studies and discuss possible changes of the coefficients of elasticity for the Czech consumer. Two different procedures will be used for the solution. Reference values will be calculated by a standard approach of correlation and regression analysis. In the next section, these results will be compared with the second procedure, which is more focused on the possible variability of individual responses. The values determined are then compared with known values from the past and from the literature. Scientific aim: The article is based on concepts of elasticity from the theoretical economics. For conclusion will use econometrics modeling. Evaluation and prediction elasticity just for eare of the Czech Republic is innovative. Findings: All items from the research became less elasticity. Values of elasticity for the Czech consumer are nowadays practically the same like the demand elasticity of American consumer. Position of item in the consumer basket is not so important factor like the income of consumer. Conclusions: For the past 9 years, there has been a significant change in the coefficient of elasticity of demand. In 2003, most of the items ranged in values significantly greater than –1. A relevant explanation of this situation may be changing income and the different structure of the consumer basket. As was clear from the first experiment, income influenced elasticity of consumers significantly.

Computer Investigation of VHF, UHF and SHF Frequencies for Marine Corps Packet Radio Usage.

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1980-12-01

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1999-05-01

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Reinforcement of the concrete base slab of the ATLAS cavern

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Maximilien Brice

2002-01-01

Photo 02: UX15 cavern, preparation for concreting of base slab first lift. Photo 05: UX15 cavern, placing of reinforcement for base slab first lift. Photo 07: UX15 cavern, preparation for concreting of base slab first lift. Photo 09: UX15 cavern, placing of reinforcement for base slab first lift. Photo 10: UX15 cavern, view into PX14 shaft above. Photo 12: UX15 cavern, temporary access platform of RB16 tunnel. Photo 15: UJ17 chamber, invert excavation.

Toward a National Standards Strategy Conference Report

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1999-02-01

Telephone: 202/785-3756 Fax: 202/429-9417 Email: glucksmans@asme.org Oscar Gomez Ciencia y Tecnologia Sandy’s Carretera a Masaya 1.5 Cuadra a Este...U.!3^ iromonng UJ y .prhnoloeies M into international standards. U.S. firms T^to^ÄtoWId products to all kinds of standards in Z^^ÄSä...fW y £- lWB*rWpEJ-<fc5ifc -••Jar ■■ ^LV>• it* w Robert L. Mallett is Deputy

Installation Restoration Program. Phase 2. Confirmation/Quantification Stage 1 for Pease Air Force Base, New Hampshire. Volume 1.

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1987-08-01

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A TUTOR Minicomputer System

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1975-02-07

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Pozarolnicza działalność gospodarcza w gminie Uniejów

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Kowalski, Michał

2015-01-01

Przedmiotem niniejszego artykułu jest struktura i potencjał gospodarczy pozarolniczej działalności w gminie Uniejów. Struktura gospodarcza została zaprezentowana w ujęciu przestrzennym w relacji miasto–wieś oraz gmina Uniejów–małe miasta regionu. W opracowaniu ukazany zostanie lokalny krajobraz gospodarczy i zachodzące w nim relacje. Analizę przeprowadzono przy wykorzystaniu lokalnej historii gospodarczej, oficjalnych danych statystycznych dotyczących liczby przedsiębiorstw prowadzących dział...

Umjetna inteligencija danas

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Kovač, Lorena

2015-01-01

U radu je obrađena umjetna inteligencija i njezina primjena danas. U svijetu velikih podataka i poplave informacija sustavi koji primjenjuju umjetnu inteligenciju postaju sve značajniji. Krajem dvadesetog stoljeća, usvajanjem bottom-up pristupa u razvoju umjetne inteligencije započinju novi pravci istraživanja. Obilježeni su značajnim porastom ulaganja u razvoj inteligentnih sustava, koje traje i danas. U radu su opisane različite metode kojima se ostvaruje umjetna inteligencija. One uključuj...

A Comprehensive Study of the Tocks Island Lake Project and Alternatives. Part C. Analysis of Alternatives to Supply Resource Needs

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1975-06-01

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Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Feasibility Report for Debris Removal. Volume 2. Part A-Debris Inventory. Summary Sheets. Part B - Land Enhancement. Summary Sheets. Revision.

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1980-05-01

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Analysis of Factors that have Influenced Outcomes of Battles and Wars: A Data Base of Battles and Engagements. Volume 2. Wars from 1600 through 1800. Part 1. Wars of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.

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1983-06-01

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Remote Sensing Technologies and Spatial Data Applications.

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1987-12-01

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Polska prasa tabletowa – modele biznesowe dystrybucji treści

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Krzysztof Flasiński

2012-02-01

Full Text Available Autor przeanalizował aplikacje spełniające trzy warunki: przeznaczone na tablety marki iPad, dostępne w sklepie App Store oraz powiązane z polskojęzycznymi tytułami prasowymi. Artykuł przedstawia kompletną panoramę polskiej prasy tabletowej. Ujętych zostało 38 aplikacji dostępnych 30 września 2011 r. Po zbadaniu wszystkich programów utworzono „mapę modeli biznesowych dystrybucji treści”. Czynnikiem decydującym o umieszczeniu na niej aplikacji prasowych była forma dystrybucji treści (płatna/bezpłatna oraz  rodzaj udostępnianej treści (powiązana z wydaniem drukowanym/powiązana z wydaniem online. Z analizy wynika, że 11 redakcji udostępnia płatne wydanie print, 10 – bezpłatne wydanie online, 7 – bezpłatne wydanie print, 3 – bezpłatne wydanie online oraz płatne wydanie print, jedna – oba wydania bezpłatnie, i jedna – oba wydania płatnie. Wywód uzupełniają dodatkowe dane: chronologiczna lista aplikacji prasowych według daty ukazania, wykaz kosztów korzystania z poszczególnych aplikacji, aktywność wydawców prasowych w App Store w rozbiciu na miesiące oraz kwartały.

Development of mechanical circulatory support devices in China.

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Wang, Wei; Zhu, De-Ming; Ding, Wen-Xiang

2009-11-01

Myocardial dysfunction leading to low cardiac output syndrome is a common clinical pathophysiological state. Currently, the use of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is an essential aspect of the treatment of patients with cardiac failure. Several groups in China are engaged in the design and development of MCS devices. These devices can be classified as pulsatile, rotary, and total artificial heart (TAH). There are two types of pulsatile pump, which are driven by air (pneumatic). One of these pumps, the Luo-Ye pump, has been used clinically for short-term support since 1998. The other is a push-plate left ventricular device, which has a variable rate mode. Various rotary devices are classified into axial and centrifugal pumps, depending on the impeller geometry. Most rotary pumps are based on the maglev principle, and some types have been used clinically. Others are still being studied in the laboratory or in animal experiments. Furthermore, certain types of total implantable pump, such as the UJS-III axial pump and the UJS-IV aortic valvo-pump, have been developed. Only one type of TAH has been developed in China. The main constituents of this artificial heart are two axial pumps, two reservoir tanks mimicking the right and left atria, flow meters, two pressure gauges, and a resistance adaptor. Although the development of mechanical assist devices in China is still in a nascent stage, a number of different types of MCS devices are currently being studied.

Faktory ovlivňující rozhodnutí rodičů o očkování dětí

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Kočišová, Eva

2012-01-01

The presented thesis deals with the issue of mothers' decision-making in relation to their child's vaccination against pneumococcal infections. An on-line survey of mothers was conducted (n = 180) in order to obtain data for the theoretical model based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB). A hierarchical logistic regression was then performed in order to analyze the model with the intention to vaccinate as the dependent variable. The results of the regression analyses were supplemented by ...

A Rigorous Theory of Many-Body Prethermalization for Periodically Driven and Closed Quantum Systems

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Abanin, Dmitry; De Roeck, Wojciech; Ho, Wen Wei; Huveneers, François

2017-09-01

Prethermalization refers to the transient phenomenon where a system thermalizes according to a Hamiltonian that is not the generator of its evolution. We provide here a rigorous framework for quantum spin systems where prethermalization is exhibited for very long times. First, we consider quantum spin systems under periodic driving at high frequency {ν}. We prove that up to a quasi-exponential time {τ_* ˜ e^{c ν/log^3 ν}}, the system barely absorbs energy. Instead, there is an effective local Hamiltonian {\\widehat D} that governs the time evolution up to {τ_*}, and hence this effective Hamiltonian is a conserved quantity up to {τ_*}. Next, we consider systems without driving, but with a separation of energy scales in the Hamiltonian. A prime example is the Fermi-Hubbard model where the interaction U is much larger than the hopping J. Also here we prove the emergence of an effective conserved quantity, different from the Hamiltonian, up to a time {τ_*} that is (almost) exponential in {U/J}.

Official Guard and Reserve Manpower Strengths and Statistics. FY 1999 Summary

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1999-01-01

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Needs Assessment to Define the Training Requirements for a Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP) Curriculum Development. Revision.

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1984-04-01

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Manufacturing Methods and Technology Project Execution Report.

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1986-04-01

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An Interactive Code for a Pressurized Water Reactor Incorporating Temperature and Xenon Feedback.

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1980-06-01

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Elastic flux creep in the mixed state of superconducting L2-xCexCuO4 single crystals

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Crusellas, M.A.; Fabrega, L.; Fontcuberta, J.; Martinez, B.; Obradors, X.; Pinol, S.

1994-01-01

We have performed measurements of the I-V characteristics and magnetic relaxation on L 2-x Ce x CuO 4 (L = Pr, Sm) superconducting single crystals (H//c), well below the critical temperature (T c ∼ 20 K). From both sets of data we have determined the current dependence of the effective flux creep energy barriers. An U(J) ∼-1nJ has been clearly identified in a region of the (H,T) plane. The relevance of the elastic properties of the vortex system on the flux creep energies is discussed. (orig.)

Improvement of D-Ribose Production from Corn Starch Hydrolysate by a Transketolase-Deficient Strain Bacillus subtilis UJS0717

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Wei, Zhuan; Zhou, Jue; Sun, WenJing; Cui, FengJie; Xu, QinHua; Liu, ChangFeng

2015-01-01

D-Ribose is a five-carbon sugar and generally used as an energy source to improve athletic performance and the ability. The culture conditions for maximum D-ribose production performance from cheap raw material corn starch hydrolysate were improved by using one-factor-at-a-time experiments and a three-level Box-Behnken factorial design. The optimal fermentation parameters were obtained as 36°C culture temperature, 10% inoculum volume, and 7.0 initial pH. The mathematical model was then developed to show the effect of each medium composition and their interactions on the production of D-ribose and estimated that the optimized D-ribose production performance with the concentration of 62.13 g/L, yield of 0.40 g/g, and volumetric productivity of 0.86 g/L·h could be obtained when the medium compositions were set as 157 g/L glucose, 21 g/L corn steep liquor, 3.2 g/L (NH4)2SO4, 1 g/L yeast extract, 0.05 g/L MnSO4·H2O, and 20 g/L CaCO3. These findings indicated the D-ribose production performance was significantly improved compared to that under original conditions. PMID:26759810

Adaptation process of Communication studies to EHEA. The case of Aragon, a pioneering region

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Nerea Vadillo Bengoa, Ph. D.

2010-01-01

Full Text Available The Autonomous Region of Aragón (Spain is one of the pioneers in its full adaptation to the parameters and demands established by the European Higher Education Area [2]. The Aragonese universities with on-site classes began their study plans in their respective Communication degree programmes under the philosophy known as the “Bologna model” in the academic year of 2008-2009.The aim of this article is to analyze the initiation process these studies have gone through in both the public university (Universidad de Zaragoza, UNIZAR as well as in the private university (Universidad San Jorge, USJ.The main objective of this work is to study how new Communication study plans created in the common European framework began to be implemented and to evaluate the new forms of learning that this model of university teaching has created.Therefore, we will conclude with the results that have been obtained to date with the application of active methods of learning aimed at acquiring professional skills based on concepts such as flexible and lifelong learning (LLL,To sum up, the aim is to identify the keys of paradigm change brought on by Bologna in Communication studies and how and with what concrete results the innovations that have been introduced in content and teaching methodology in degree programmes can be interpreted based on the experience in Aragón. Resumen: La Comunidad Autónoma de Aragón (España es una de las pioneras en su plena adaptación a los parámetros y exigencias que plantea el Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior [1]. En el curso académico 2008-2009, las universidades aragonesas con enseñanza presencial iniciaron los planes de estudio bajo la filosofía del conocido “modelo Bolonia” en la enseñanza de sus respectivos grados de las titulaciones de Comunicación.En el presente artículo, analizamos el proceso de iniciación que han seguido los estudios, tanto en la universidad pública (Universidad de Zaragoza, UNIZAR como

Biofyzikální mechanismy určující biokompatibilitu dentálních implantátů a podmiňující jejich oseointegraci

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Bartáková, S.; Prachár, P.; Hasoň, Stanislav; Silvennoinen, R.; Cvrček, L.; Strašák, Luděk; Fojt, Lukáš; Avranas, A.; Vetterl, Vladimír

2009-01-01

Roč. 109, č. 3 (2009), s. 48-53 ISSN 1213-0613 R&D Projects: GA AV ČR(CZ) KAN200040651; GA ČR(CZ) GA202/08/1688 Grant - others:GA MŠk(CZ) 1M0528 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z50040507; CEZ:AV0Z50040702 Keywords : titanium dental implants * biocompatibility * oseointegration Subject RIV: BO - Biophysics

A new spectrometer for grazing incidence X-ray fluorescence for the characterization of Arsenic implants and Hf based high-k layers

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Ingerle, D.; Meirer, F.; Zoeger, N.; Pepponi, G.; Giubertoni, D.; Steinhauser, G.; Wobrauschek, P.; Streli, C.

2010-01-01

Grazing Incidence X-ray Fluorescence Analysis (GIXRF) is a powerful technique for depth-profiling and characterization of thin layers in depths up to a few hundred nanometers. By measurement of fluorescence signals at various incidence angles Grazing Incidence X-ray Fluorescence Analysis provides information on depth distribution and total dose of the elements in the layers. The technique is very sensitive even in depths of a few nanometers. As Grazing Incidence X-ray Fluorescence Analysis does not provide unambigous depth profile information and needs a realistic input depth profile for fitting, in the context of the EC funded European Integrated Activity of Excellence and Networking for Nano and Micro-Electronics Analysis (ANNA) Grazing Incidence X-ray Fluorescence Analysis is used as a complementary technique to Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) for the characterization of Ultra Shallow Junctions (USJ). A measuring chamber was designed, constructed and tested to meet the requirements of Grazing Incidence X-ray Fluorescence Analysis. A measurement protocol was developed and tested. Some results for As implants as well as Hf based high k layers on Silicon are shown. For the determination of the bulk As content of the wafers, Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis has also been applied for comparison.

InSAR Observations and Finite Element Modeling of Crustal Deformation Around a Surging Glacier, Iceland

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Spaans, K.; Auriac, A.; Sigmundsson, F.; Hooper, A. J.; Bjornsson, H.; Pálsson, F.; Pinel, V.; Feigl, K. L.

2014-12-01

Icelandic ice caps, covering ~11% of the country, are known to be surging glaciers. Such process implies an important local crustal subsidence due to the large ice mass being transported to the ice edge during the surge in a few months only. In 1993-1995, a glacial surge occurred at four neighboring outlet glaciers in the southwestern part of Vatnajökull ice cap, the largest ice cap in Iceland. We estimated that ~16±1 km3 of ice have been moved during this event while the fronts of some of the outlet glaciers advanced by ~1 km.Surface deformation associated with this surge has been surveyed using Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) acquisitions from 1992-2002, providing high resolution ground observations of the study area. The data show about 75 mm subsidence at the ice edge of the outlet glaciers following the transport of the large volume of ice during the surge (Fig. 1). The long time span covered by the InSAR images enabled us to remove ~12 mm/yr of uplift occurring in this area due to glacial isostatic adjustment from the retreat of Vatnajökull ice cap since the end of the Little Ice Age in Iceland. We then used finite element modeling to investigate the elastic Earth response to the surge, as well as confirm that no significant viscoelastic deformation occurred as a consequence of the surge. A statistical approach based on Bayes' rule was used to compare the models to the observations and obtain an estimate of the Young's modulus (E) and Poisson's ratio (v) in Iceland. The best-fitting models are those using a one-kilometer thick top layer with v=0.17 and E between 12.9-15.3 GPa underlain by a layer with v=0.25 and E from 67.3 to 81.9 GPa. Results demonstrate that InSAR data and finite element models can be used successfully to reproduce crustal deformation induced by ice mass variations at Icelandic ice caps.Fig. 1: Interferograms spanning 1993 July 31 to 1995 June 19, showing the surge at Tungnaárjökull (Tu.), Skaftárjökull (Sk.) and Síðuj

Obalové materiály prodlužující skladovatelnost ovoce

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Paulovicsová, Kateřina

2016-01-01

Bachelor thesis on the topic of Packaging materials supporting the shelf life of fruit is concern of problems packaging and mainly packaging materials which are used for food packaging. Topic is divided in theoretical and practical part. Theoretical part comprises history of packaging materials, describes individual resources for food packaging and the possibilities of prolonging the shelf life of fruits using modern packaging materials. Practical part is about one specific packaging material...

Study of vortex dynamics with local magnetic relaxation measurements in the superconducting compound Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8

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Berry, St.

2000-01-01

This experimental study of the magnetic field-temperature phase diagram and of the vortex dynamics in high- T c superconductors focuses on Bismuth-based cuprates: Bi 2 Sr 2 CaCu 2 O 8 . In type-II superconductors, mixed state characterized by the presence of vortices (quanta of magnetic flux) is divided by a transition line determined by two features of magnetization loops. For T > 40 K, magnetization loops vs applied field show a step evidence of a first order transition. From 20 to 40 K, a second peak replacing the step correspond to an abrupt increase of irreversibility interpreted as a bulk current. We want to understand the nature of the second peak (thermodynamic or nonequilibrium property) and separate phenomena contributing to irreversibility (flux pinning, geometrical or surface effects). Magnetic measurement techniques are nondestructive and have a resolution of few microns. Bi 2 Sr 2 CaCu 2 O 8 single crystals are optimized by localizing defectives regions with a magneto-optic technique for flux imaging and elimination of these regions with a wire saw. Local magnetization loops and relaxation measurements performed with a microscopic Hall probe array allow to distinguish irreversibility sources. The shape of induction profiles indicates which current dominate between surface current and bulk pinning induced current. Two crossover with time and a direct observation of two phases coexistence in induction profiles enlighten phenomena in play. The measured electric field-current density characteristics lead to barrier energy U(j) controlling thermally activated flux motion. Three relations (U(j) (surface, bulk low and high field) explain second peak. (author)

Remedial Investigation Report, Presidio Main Installation, Presidio of San Francisco. Volume 5: Figures 7-15

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1997-01-01

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Demokracja jako ontologiczny warunek polityki u Spinozy i Hobbesa

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Mateusz Janik

2016-03-01

Full Text Available Pojęcie demokracji jako ontologicznego warunku bytu społecznego jest jednym z głównych wątków współczesnej recepcji spinozjańskiej filozofii politycznej. Poniższy artykuł jest próbą wyjaśnienia, na czym polega ontologiczne umocowanie demokracji u Spinozy. Zestawiając spinozjańskie ujęcie demokracji z koncepcją Hobbesa, pokazuję, w jaki sposób problem demokratycznego fundamentu ukonstytuował jedną z najważniejszych rozbieżności politycznego dyskursu nowoczesności.

Seal Technology in Gas Turbine Engines

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1978-08-01

the case inner wall (Fig.. 6 (a) and 7 (a)) und for shrouded rotors between blade shroud and the came (Figs. 6() snd 7(b)) (b) Blade roots and platforms ...work is required to fully validate these rig tests. Abradable coatings and linings used in turbines, produce wear of the fins on the root platforms ...Division of Rolls-Royce Limited for their permission to publish. ILI w% C - IL I L 2-10 1’t 00z It. ’K 0 0 ý - -C u -4% uj % z. 9 0 < m m wz I- 10 wIx u 2

St. Lawrence Seaway N.Y. Feasibility Study for Additional Locks and Other Navigation Improvements: Plan of Study. Revision.

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1979-11-01

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Nuclear Aircraft Feasibility Study. Volume 1

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1975-03-01

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Measurement of diffuse and specular reflections through single cell layers

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Karsten, AE

2006-07-01

Full Text Available ) • On average 50 000 new cases/year • LR at least • Male: 1 in 6 • Female: 1 in 7 Slide 4 © CSIR 2006 www.csir.co.za Background • Diabetes • High prevalence in SA • Not a notifiable disease • Indian: Av. 17% (11% - 30%) • Black...: 8% • White: 6% • Type II diabetes on the increase • Limp amputation • Research aimed at PDT and accelerated wound healing Slide 5 © CSIR 2006 www.csir.co.za Experimental work at UJ WS1Cell line Induce wound: sterile...

USSR Report, International Affairs

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1986-03-14

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Study of vortex dynamics with local magnetic relaxation measurements in the superconducting compound Bi{sub 2}Sr{sub 2}CaCu{sub 2}O{sub 8}; Etude de la dynamique des vortex par des mesures locales de relaxation magnetique dans le compose supraconducteur Bi{sub 2}Sr{sub 2}CaCu{sub 2}O{sub 8}

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Berry, St

2000-07-01

This experimental study of the magnetic field-temperature phase diagram and of the vortex dynamics in high- T{sub c} superconductors focuses on Bismuth-based cuprates: Bi{sub 2}Sr{sub 2}CaCu{sub 2}O{sub 8}. In type-II superconductors, mixed state characterized by the presence of vortices (quanta of magnetic flux) is divided by a transition line determined by two features of magnetization loops. For T > 40 K, magnetization loops vs applied field show a step evidence of a first order transition. From 20 to 40 K, a second peak replacing the step correspond to an abrupt increase of irreversibility interpreted as a bulk current. We want to understand the nature of the second peak (thermodynamic or nonequilibrium property) and separate phenomena contributing to irreversibility (flux pinning, geometrical or surface effects). Magnetic measurement techniques are nondestructive and have a resolution of few microns. Bi{sub 2}Sr{sub 2}CaCu{sub 2}O{sub 8} single crystals are optimized by localizing defectives regions with a magneto-optic technique for flux imaging and elimination of these regions with a wire saw. Local magnetization loops and relaxation measurements performed with a microscopic Hall probe array allow to distinguish irreversibility sources. The shape of induction profiles indicates which current dominate between surface current and bulk pinning induced current. Two crossover with time and a direct observation of two phases coexistence in induction profiles enlighten phenomena in play. The measured electric field-current density characteristics lead to barrier energy U(j) controlling thermally activated flux motion. Three relations (U(j) (surface, bulk low and high field) explain second peak. (author)

Deskrypcja różnic powierzchni plantokonturogramu między lewą a prawą stopą populacji dziewcząt w wieku od 4 do 18 lat, w ujęciu odsetkowym i w świetle mory projekcyjnej

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Mirosław Mrozkowiak

2015-11-01

    Mirosław Mrozkowiak Uniwersytet Kazimierza Wielkiego Bydgoszcz e-mail: magmar54@interia.pl strona: http://wadypostawy.republika.pl     Słowa kluczowe: powierzchnia podeszwowa stopy, obciążenie masą ciała.   Streszczenie   Wstęp. Stopa spełnia węzłową rolę w lokomocji i motoryczności człowieka. Jej konstrukcja w postaci uformowanego sklepienia podłużnego i poprzecznego zapewnia odpowiednie amortyzowanie wszelkich obciążeń, nacisków i wstrząsów, utrzymuje ciało w pozycji spionizowanej, umożliwia poruszanie się, skakanie i bieganie. Cel. Określenie różnic powierzchni plantokonturogramów stóp w warunkach obciążenia masą własną, populacji żeńskiej w wieku od 4 do 18 lat w ujęciu odsetkowym. Materiał i metodyka. Badaniami objęto populację 9804 kobiet w wieku od 4 do 18 lat, z wybranych losowo przedszkoli i szkół regionu Warmińsko – Mazurskiego. Metodyka badań obejmowała pomiar powierzchni plantokonturogramu stóp (Gamma. Do oceny wykorzystano stanowisko do komputerowej oceny postawy ciała, techniką mory projekcyjnej – Posturometr M. Wyniki. Wyniki badań opracowano graficznie, przedstawiając przebieg zmian odsetka różnic powierzchni plantokonturogramu lewej i prawej stopy dla płci żeńskiej i obojga płci. Wnioski.    1. U dziewcząt o większej powierzchni plantokonturogramu lewej stopy odsetki różnic są        większe niż u dziewcząt o większej powierzchni plantokonturogramu prawej stopy.    2. Wielkość odsetka różnic powierzchni stóp dziewcząt jest zbliżony do wielkości        uzyskanych przez osobników obojga płci do 17 r.ż., dalej następuje gwałtowny wzrost        wielkości różnic u osobników obojga płaci, posiadających większą powierzchnię        plantokonturogramu lewej stopy.   Keywords: plantar surface of the foot, the load weight.   Abstract   Admission. The rate meets the nodal role in human locomotion and motor skills. Its structure

Archaeology in the Mississippi River Floodplain at Sand Run Slough, Iowa,

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1987-06-01

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Peter M. M. G. Akkermans - Glenn M. Schwartz: The Archaeology of Syria. From Complex Hunter-Gartherers to early Urban Societies (ca. 16000-300BC).

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Vostrovská Ivana

2008-01-01

Recenze představuje publikaci P. Akkermanse a G. Schwartze, ve které souhrnně přibližují archeologii Sýrie od paleolitu po rok 300BC. Mimo chronologický přehled v daných obdobích se autoři blíže věnují neolitizaci a vzniku urbánních společností. The review represents a study by P. Akkermans a G. Schwartz where totaly converge the archeology of Syria from paleolithic to 300BC. Beyond chronologically overview in given periods authors pay attention process of neolitisation and development of ...

Krzyżacki murowany zamek komturski w Kłajpedzie w świetle średniowiecznych źródeł pisanych

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Jóźwiak, Sławomir

2015-01-01

Na podstawie przeprowadzonej analizy źródeł udało się ustalić, że pierwszy gród (o charakterze drewniano-ziemnym) wzniesiono w Kłajpedzie w 1253 roku. Wbrew twierdzeniom dotychczasowych uczonych wspomniany w dokumencie z 1254 roku „Bergfried” był drewnianą wieżą zlokalizowaną w bliskim sąsiedztwie grodu na jakiejś wyspie w ujściu wód Zalewu Kurońskiego do Bałtyku. W 1290 roku warownię na planie czworoboku – prostokąta otaczał mur kamienny (potwierdzony w 1323 roku). Niestety, zabudowa przestr...

Manufacturing Methods and Technology Program Plan, CY 1983,

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1983-09-01

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Contamination Assessment Report Chemical Sewers - North Plants and South Plants Version 3.2, Task 10

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1988-09-01

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The school as an arena of political contestation: education policy from a post-Marxist perspective

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Adam Wright

2013-01-01

Full Text Available Marksizm był i wciąż zdaje się być dominującą perspektywą teoretyczną w obrębie krytycznej analizy polityki edukacyjnej. Autor opisuje zróżnicowane „obrazy” szkoły obecne w teorii marksistowskiej, a krytykowane za determinizm ekonomiczny i redukcjonizm klasowy. Odwołując się do prac Ernesto Laclaua, prezentuje alternatywne dla marksizmu ramy teoretyczne, które można wykorzystać w krytycznych badaniach produkcji i implementacji polityki edukacyjnej. Z tej perspektywy, szkoła oraz polityka edukacyjna postrzegane są jako przestrzenie politycznej kontestacji i walki o hegemonię.

Atmospheric Structure. Part 3. Upper Air and Surface Data: Stallion Site

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1975-01-01

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Historyczność kultury. W poszukiwaniu myślowego fundamentu współczesnej historiografii.

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Werner, Wiktor

2009-01-01

Pracę tę ma można uznać za studium z obszaru intelektualnej historii kultury europejskiej. W tym ujęciu dotyczy ona powstawania, w okresie od początku XVIII wieku do początku XX wieku, ważnych dyskursów opisujących i wyjaśniających świat: filozoficznego empiryzmu, ekonomii politycznej, społecznego darwinizmu i teologii naturalnej. Praca ta także ma charakter studium z historii idei, gdzie badanym zagadnieniem jest historyczność kultury czyli zbiór myślowych kategorii, których obecność w ró...

Współczesne losy liczebnika polskiego i rosyjskiego w ujęciu konfrontatywnym

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Wojciech Sosnowski

2015-06-01

Full Text Available Contemporary Polish and Russian numerals. A contrastive study Numerals have always been a matter of great interest among linguists, because since pre-Slavic times this lexical category and its inflections have undergone many changes, which has usually meant simplification. Contrastive studies of Polish and Russian numerals have shown that this grammatical category is one of the most difficult categories to acquire and master. Numerals are the only category that has undergone such profound unifications in its declension paradigm. Currently, there are many innovations regarding the grammatical forms of numerals occurring in the language use as well as in descriptive norms. Among these changes, the following are the most significant: the grammatical forms of cardinal numerals have replaced these of ordinal numerals; numeral inflections are gradually disappearing; collective numerals have dropped their inflections. What is more, difficult case inflections are being supplanted by “simple” inflections, and the initial parts of collective numerals are no longer inflected. Another tendency observed is that syntactic placements characteristic for inflected numerals are being replaced by ones characteristic for other “simple” inflections. The abovementioned innovations are present in the synthetic linguistic systems of Polish and Russian to a different extent. The changes exhibit strong analytic tendencies in both languages. These changes manifest themselves predominantly in the lack of inflection in most forms, which is characteristic for analytic languages.

Srovnání herních charakteristik tenistů a tenistek na Roland Garros 2005 Comparison of game characteristics of male and female tennis players at Roland Garros 2005

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Tomaž Berendijaš

2008-04-01

Full Text Available Herní charakteristiky elitních tenistů a tenistek na French Open 2005 (Roland Garros byly analyzovány na rozsáhlém základě 894 setů v kategorii mužů a 592 setů v kategorii žen. Navíc se srovnávaly herní charakteristiky jednotlivého setu mezi vítězi a poraženými. Bylo potvrzeno, že u většiny proměnných existují statisticky významné rozdíly mezi vítězi a poraženými, a to jak v kategorii mužů, tak i žen. V kategorii mužů jsou statisticky významné rozdíly u všech proměnných, s výjimkou využití brejkbolu. U žen byly shledány statisticky významné rozdíly u všech proměnných s výjimkou počtu vyhraných es. Na základě těchto zjištění lze učinit závěr, že statisticky významné rozdíly u většiny proměnných určujících herní charakteristiky naznačují existenci určitých měřitelných ukazatelů ve statistice tenisu, kterými se odlišují vítězové od poražených. The game characteristics of elite male and female tennis players at the French Open 2005 (Roland Garros have been analyzed based on a large number of sets, a total of 894 in the category of men and 592 sets in the category of women. In addition, a comparison of game characteristics in an individual set between winners and losers has been made. It was ascertained that there are statistically characteristic differences in most variables between the winners and loser in the category of men as well as in the category of women. In the category of men, there are statistically characteristic differences in all variables except in the break point conversions. In women however, there are statistically characteristic differences in all variables except in the number of won aces. Based on these findings it can be concluded that statistically characteristic differences in the majority of variables, which define game characteristics, indicate that there are certain measurable indicators of tennis statistics, which distinguish

Outpatient Nonavailability Statement Procedures, Health Services Command Catchment Areas, Third Quarter, Fiscal Year 1993 with Comparisons to Second Quarter, Fiscal Year 1993.

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1993-08-09

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Chemical Stockpile Disposal Program. Risk Analysis of the Disposal of Chemical Munitions at Regional or National Sites.

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1987-08-01

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1979-09-30

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Deployment Area Selection and Land Withdrawal/Acquisition. M-X/MPS (M-X/Multiple Protective Shelter) Environmental Technical Report. Texas ROI (Region of Influence).

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1981-10-02

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Physical Properties of Standard Agents, Candidate Agents, and Related Compounds at Several Temperatures

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1983-06-01

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Principal Eigenvalues of a Second-Order Difference Operator with Sign-Changing Weight and Its Applications

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Ruyun Ma

2018-01-01

Full Text Available Let T>2 be an integer and T={1,2,…,T}. We show the existence of the principal eigenvalues of linear periodic eigenvalue problem -Δ2u(j-1+q(ju(j=λg(ju(j,  j∈T, u(0=u(T,  u(1=u(T+1, and we determine the sign of the corresponding eigenfunctions, where λ is a parameter, q(j≥0 and q(j≢0 in T, and the weight function g changes its sign in T. As an application of our spectrum results, we use the global bifurcation theory to study the existence of positive solutions for the corresponding nonlinear problem.

Advanced Radar Reflector Studies

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1975-12-01

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Optical conductivity of layered ruthenates. The role of spin-orbit coupling and Coulomb anisotropy

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Sarvestani, Esmaeel; Zhang, Guoren; Gorelov, Evgeny; Pavarini, Eva [Institute for Advanced Simulation, Forschungszentrum Juelich (Germany)

2016-07-01

We use the combination of density functional theory and dynamical mean-field theory (LDA+DMFT) to calculate the optical conductivity of the layered ruthenates Sr{sub 2}RuO{sub 4} and Sr{sub 3}Ru{sub 2}O{sub 7}. The calculations are performed via linear response theory and Kubo's formalism. For Sr{sub 2}RuO{sub 4} two sets of interaction parameters, (U,J)=(2.3,0.4)eV and (3.1,0.7)eV, both commonly employed for ruthenates, are used. We show that including the spin-orbit coupling improves the agreement with experimental data. Finally, we analyze the effects of low-symmetry Coulomb interaction.

 Syntetyczne instrumenty finansowe i przykłady ich ujęcia w kontekście stosowania kosztu historycznego i wartości godziwej

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Paweł Bielawski

2010-11-01

Full Text Available Celem niniejszego artykułu jest zaprezentowanie koncepcji konstruowania instrumentów syntetycznych na podstawie parytetu opcji kupna i opcji sprzedaży oraz modelu kosztów posiadania. Koncepcje te zostały wykorzystane do skonstruowania strategii long strangle i long straddle na rzeczywistych i syntetycznych instrumentach. Do wyceny bilansowej strategii zastosowano model mieszany wyceny, oparty na dwóch podstawowych miarach wartości instrumentów finansowych: zasadzie kosztu historycznego i kategorii wartości godziwej.

Faktory ovlivňující složení společenstev bakterioplanktonu

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Šimek, Karel; Horňák, Karel; Mašín, Michal; Nedoma, Jiří; Weinbauer, M.

2003-01-01

Roč. 10, č. 1 (2003), s. 19-21 ISSN 1336-300X. [Conference of Slovak Limnological Society and Czech Limnological Society /13./. Banská Štiavnica, 23.06.2003-27.06.2003] Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z6017912 Keywords : bacterial community composition * predation * bottom-up control Subject RIV: DA - Hydrology ; Limnology

Étienne Gilson’s Philosophical Realism / Realizm filozoficzny w ujęciu Étienne Gilsona

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Natalia Kunat

2017-09-01

Full Text Available This paper attempts to analyze realist philosophy as the way of knowing reality in the thought of Étienne Gilson. The French Philosopher was a defender of philosophical realism who rationally justified the thesis about knowing things existing in the world independently of the knowing subject. Philosophical inquiry, carried out in a realist way, should start with the being which really exists. The basic philosophical method aims to rationally understand reality as well as explain the multifaceted cognition of reality. Gilson’s contribution to the development of philosophical realism includes the promotion of a realist philosophical awareness and the opposition to idealistic philosophies (Cartesianism, Kantianism.

Faktory ovlivňující hodnocení atraktivity mužské postavy

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Třebický, Vít

2012-01-01

According to previous research physical attractiveness plays an important role in our everyday life. People are treated differently on the basis of their physical appearance and from an evolutionary point of view physical attractiveness is a key factor in mate selection, being a cue of an individual's mate value and genetic qualities. Research shows that the highest attractiveness ratings tend to be given to physiques with a higher level of development of lean muscle mass and a V shaped upper...

Struktura polskiego eksportu wyrobów czekoladowych: ujęcie wartościowe i przestrzenne

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Krystian Bigos

2017-09-01

Full Text Available Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie wyników przeprowadzonej analizy empirycznej struktury polskiego eksportu wyrobów czekoladowych. Problem badawczy podjęty w artykule wiąże się z identyfikacją wartości oraz struktury geograficznej polskiego eksportu wyrobów czekoladowych. Metodą badawczą jest analiza ilościowa w odniesieniu do danych uzyskanych ze źródeł Organizacji Narodów Zjednoczonych oraz WTO. Przeprowadzono analizę danych opisujących rozwój światowego i polskiego eksportu wyrobów czekoladowych. W polskiej literaturze naukowej przedmiotu autor nie zna badań, które podejmowałyby analizę polskiego eksportu wyrobów czekoladowych, stąd jest ona zdecydowanie utrudniona. Analiza ta opiera się w głównej mierze na wyciąganiu wniosków z danych empirycznych uzyskanych z powszechnie dostępnych baz danych.

Defect engineering via ion implantation to control B diffusion in Si

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Canino, M.; Regula, G.; Xu, M.; Ntzoenzok, E.; Pichaud, B.

2009-01-01

The processes which are currently studied in the fabrication of B-doped ultra shallow junctions (USJ) usually involve a preamorphization step to reduce B channelling effect during implantation and to improve B electrical activation. At this stage a high amount of Si interstitial atoms (Is), which dramatically increases the B diffusivity, is introduced. The introduction of voids in Si is a promising tool to control B transient enhanced diffusion (TED), because of their ability to capture Is. In this work the efficiency of a cavity band to reduce B TED is checked in silicon interstitial supersaturation conditions, obtained by high dose Si implantation. He is implanted either at 10 keV or at 50 keV with a fluence of 5 x 10 16 cm -2 . Conventional techniques to introduce and activate the B (conventional ion implantation and rapid thermal annealing (RTA)) are applied in order to have a better control of the technological process to focus on the benefit of the cavity layer. The samples were characterized by cross section transmission electron microscopy (XTEM), secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS) and Hall Effect (HE). The latter shows that good activation of the B is achieved only after 1000 deg. C RTA, though a 900 deg. C RTA is sufficient for implantation-damage recovery, as it is confirmed by XTEM observations. B SIMS profiles show that the band of cavities plays its best effect in reducing B TED when it is located near the surface.

Návrh zásobovací strategie ve vybraném maloobchodu

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Fialová, Nikol

2014-01-01

Tato diplomová práce se zabývá návrhem zásobovací strategie vybraného maloobchodu. Zásobovací strategie byla navržena na základě teoretických přístupů a následně provedené analýzy současného stavu maloobchodu. Návrhy diplomové práce zabezpečují vyšší úroveň obslužnosti a spokojenosti zákazníků a zároveň rozvoj podnikatelské činnosti zvoleného maloobchodu. This thesis describes the design of selected retail supply strategy. Supply strategy was designed according to the theoretical approache...

Neutron polarization measurements using the pulsed-polarized proton and deuteron beams at TUNL

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Walter, R.L.

1981-01-01

Nanosecond wide pulses of polarized protons or deuterons at a repetition rate of 4 MHz are now routinely available for studying interactions involving outgoing neutrons. Up to 90 nA of protons and 200 nA of deuterons have been observed on target. The authors' first experiments involved the determination of the analyzing power A /SUB y/ (UJ) for a few (→p,n) and (→d,n) reactions using conventional neutron time-of-flight detection. A major program for observing polarization effects in neutron elastic scattering has been initiated. The source of polarized neutrons for this program is the 2 H(→d,n→) 3 He reaction which yields a neutron beam having 90% of the polarization of the incident deuterons

Podpora vývoje softwaru ve Visual Studiu 2005

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Bezecný, Adam

2006-01-01

Diplomová práce popisuje vývoj softvéru na platformě Visual Studio 2005 Team System (VSTS). Práce klade důraz především na popis funkcionality umožňující efektivní týmovou spolupráci a na popis nových inovativních rysů. Práce nepopisuje pouze pozitivní rysy produktu, identifikuje také základní nedostatky současné verze, na základě zkušeností vývojových týmů používajících VSTS a subjektivních názorech autora.

Poland’s Innovativeness Against The Background Of EU Countries (Recent Research Results / Innowacyjność Polski Na Tle Krajów Ue (Najnowsze Wyniki Badań

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Mikołajczyk Bożena

2015-06-01

Full Text Available Innowacyjność Europy stała się celem UE już w Strategii Lizbońskiej. W nowej Strategii Europa 2020 jednym z celów jest rozwój inteligentny czyli oparty na wiedzy i innowacji. Wymaga to podniesienia jakości edukacji, wyników działalności badawczej, transferu wiedzy i innowacji między krajami i większej komercjalizacji wyników badań. Stąd pomiar innowacyjności ewaluuje by ująć czynniki, które decydują o poziomie innowacyjności gospodarek. Stąd celem opracowania jest przedstawienie poziomu innowacyjności Polski na tle krajów UE za pomocą SII (Summary Innovation Index.

Bezpečnostní analýza WiFi sítí

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Butela, Michal

2007-01-01

Tento dokument popisuje prehľad bežne dostupných a používaných štandardov a mechanizmov pre zabezpečenie bezdrôtovej siete založenej na protokole Wi-Fi. Pokrýva všetky dôležité oblasti bezpečnosti zahrňujúc utajenie, integritu aj autentifikáciu. Prítomný je detailný rozbor a popis funkcie jednotlivých mechanizmov. Nasleduje popis možných útokov proti jednotlivým druhom zabezpečenia. V ďalších častiach dokumentu je zmeraný vplyv šifrovania na prenosovú rýchlosť. Ďalej sú to útoky na jednotlivé...

Characterization techniques for nano-electronics, with emphasis to electron microscopy. The role of the European Project ANNA

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Armigliato, A.

2008-07-01

In the present and future CMOS technology, due to the ever shrinking geometries of the electronic devices, the availability of techniques capable of performing quantitative analyses of the relevant parameters (structural, chemical, mechanical) at a nanoscale is of a paramount importance. The influence of these features on the electrical performances of the nanodevices is a key issue for the nanoelectronics industry. In the recent years, a significant progress has been made in this field by a number of techniques, such as X-ray diffraction, in particular with the advent of synchrotron sources, ion-microbeam based Rutherford backscattering and channeling spectrometry, and micro Raman spectrometry. In addition, secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) has achieved an important role in the determination of the dopant depth profile in ultra-shallow junctions (USJs) in silicon. However, the technique which features the ultimate spatial resolution (at the nanometer scale) is scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM). In this presentation it will be reported on the nanoanalysis by STEM of two very important physical quantities which need to be controlled in the fabrication processes of nanodevices: the dopant profile in the USJs and the lattice strain that is generated in the Si electrically active regions of isolation structures by the different technological steps. The former quantity is investigated by the so-called Z-contrast high-angle annular dark field (HAADF-STEM) method, whereas the mechanical strain can be two-dimensionally mapped by the convergent beam electron diffraction (CBED-STEM) method. A spatial resolution lower than one nanometer and of a few nanometers can be achieved in the two cases, respectively. To keep the pace with the scientific and technological progress an increasingly wide array of analytical techniques is necessary; their complementary role in the solution of present and future characterization problems must be exploited. Presently

Telepraca – ujęcie definicyjne, poruszane problemy i zalecenia na przyszłość

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Hauk, Mateusz

2008-01-01

The aim of this article is to describe the notion of telework and show the most popular aspects of telecommuting. Detailed review of the literature points out that there is no one, widely accepted definition of telework. Thus, for the purpose of this article, telecommuting is defined as “Every sort of money-gained activity, caused by external motivation of the individual and/or induced by the organization, no matter what is the extent of time spent on teleworking. What is very important is th...

„Knowledge is power“: Studium MBA v perspektivě Bourdieuho teorie kapitálů/ “Knowledge is power”: MBA study program in Bourdieu’s perspective of capitals

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Jana Dvořáčková

2015-01-01

Full Text Available Cílem této empirické studie, která vychází z ročního etnografického výzkumu na soukromé vysoké škole, je analyzovat, jaký význam má studijní program MBA v reprodukci sociálních diferencí. V první části je představeno teoretické pozadí studie, jímž jsou Bourdieuho koncepty kulturního, ekonomického, symbolického a sociálního kapitálu a jeho pojetí mechanismu sociální reprodukce skrze školské instituce. Druhá část příspěvku přibližuje klíčové rysy soukromé vysoké školy, kde se výzkum realizoval. Třetí část je věnována analýze manifestních cílů MBA programu, jímž je posílit kulturní a ekonomický kapitál studujících – rozvíjet jejich znalosti, kariérní perspektivy i úspěchy v podnikání. Vedle toho se zabývá MBA studiem coby zdrojem symbolického i sociálního kapitálu. Jak text ukazuje, MBA program je vedle prostředku získávání znalostí a dovedností současně prostorem konverze ekonomického kapitálu do kapitálu symbolického a sociálního. Ty následně zvyšují objem ekonomického kapitálu studujících, čímž dále upevňují jejich sociální pozici.

A Numerical Investigation of the Non-Linear Mechanics of Wave Disturbances in Plane Poiseuille Flows

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Analýza marketingové strategie Divize luxusních výrobků společnosti L´Oréal v ČR

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Broncová, Daniela

2007-01-01

Cílem této diplomové práce je popsat a analyzovat marketingovou strategii Divize luxusních výrobků společnosti L´Oréal v ČR. Na tomto příkladu uvádím specifika trhu luxusní kosmetiky a odlišnosti marketingu v této oblasti. Diplomová práce obsahuje a popisuje vývoj trhu s luxusní kosmetikou, současné trendy a faktory, které trh ovlivňují. Dále prezentuje nejvýznamnější společnosti, věnuje se historii a prezentaci společnosti L´Oréal, představuje i jejího největšího konkurenta, společnosti LVMH...

Sada testů pro projekt OpenLDAP/NSS

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Špůrek, David

2011-01-01

Cílem práce je vytvořit sadu testů pro projekt OpenLDAP/NSS. Práce objasňuje principy testování, možnosti automatizace testování v prostředí GNU/Linux a vysvětluje pojmy LDAP i NSS. Testy jsou navrženy pro distribuci Fedora/Red Hat Enterprise Linux a jsou automatizovány pomocí skriptování v shellu s využitím knihovny Beakerlib pro testování. Pro návrh testů je použita metoda black box. Testy se zaměřují na integraci OpenLDAP a NSS. V práci jsou navrhnuty a implementovány testy pro balíky open...

Współczesna architektura niemiecka w kontekście wybranych pism filozoficznych

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Aleksander Serafin

2017-01-01

Architektura znajduje się współcześnie pod wyraźnym wpływem filozofii. Niektóre wzory myślenia stały się inspiracją dla projektantów, inne posłużyły za usankcjonowanie już zrealizowanych obiektów architektonicznych. Tekst przedstawia zatem architektoniczny wyraz różnych nurtów widocznych w literaturze poświęconej estetyce i filozofii w ogóle. Dyskusji poddano motywy, które odnoszą się do ciągłości i tradycji oraz kwestie złożoności i różnicy. Te dwa różne ujęcia zdają się odnajdywać wspólny m...

Komparace rodinné politiky umožňující slučitelnost práce a rodiny v České republice a Německu

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Estočinová, Barbora

2016-01-01

The subject of this thesis is the comparison of family policy in the Czech Republic and Federal Republic of Germany in terms of measures adjustment enabling the reconciliation of work and care about the preschool children. The issue of work-life balance is further presented in the context of traditional sociological concepts and welfare state model theories, followed by a description of trends and current order of women's employment on the labor market of both countries and accompanied by the...

Filozofia egzystencjalna w ujęciu Miguela de Unamuno (THE EXISTENTIAL PHILOSOPHY ACCORDING TO MIGUEL DE UNAMUNO

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Dorota Leszczyna

2009-12-01

Full Text Available The article is an attempt to present the philosophy of Miguel de Unamuno, especially his conception of human life. The author of the article focuses mainly on the characteristics and presentation of the attributes of the human existence. The title of Unamuno's most famous work, Del Sentimiento Trágico de la Vida (The Tragic Sense of Life, refers to the human condition of the desire for immortality when faced with the certainty of death. According to Unamuno this desire to live forever is an irrational desire, but it is this desire that makes us human. Thus there is a conflict between our perpetual desire for immortality and our reason - which contradicts it; out of this conflict comes the desire to believe in God, which reason cannot confirm.

A Comparison of Buffer Strip and Non-Buffer Strip Joint Designs

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1976-06-01

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LRPDS Interim Technical Report. Appendices,

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1971-06-15

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Nonlinear, Incremental Structural Analysis of Olmsted Locks and Dams. Volume 2: Appendixes A through I

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1992-12-01

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Wczesnodziecięce style przywiązania do opiekuna a osiągnięcia szkolne i funkcjonowanie społeczne uczniów

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Anna Nowotnik

2014-06-01

Full Text Available W artykule przedstawiono potencjał teorii przywiązania w zakresie przewidywania i wyjaśniania zjawisk związanych z funkcjonowaniem społecznym i osiągnięciami szkolnymi uczniów. Omówione zostały dwie ścieżki wpływu wczesnodziecięcych relacji z opiekunami na późniejsze osiągnięcia szkolne: bezpośrednia, związana z wpływem przywiązania na rozwój procesów poznawczych, i pośrednia, związana z wpływem reprezentacji przywiązania na późniejsze relacje ucznia z nauczycielami i rówieśnikami, które ze swej strony oddziałują na poziom osiągnięć szkolnych.

Retinal-hemorrhage thresholds for Q-switched neodymium-YAG laser exposures

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Blankenstein, M.F.; Zuclich; Allen, R.G.; Davis; Thomas, S.J.

1986-07-01

Thresholds for retinal vitreal and contained hemorrhages were determined for 1064-nm laser light at 30-ns and 4-ns pulsewidths. Rhesus monkeys received graded exposures from a neodymium-YAG laser onto either the macular or extramacular region of the retina. Contained hemorrhages appeared as concentric-ring structures with white punctuate centers. The vitreal hemorrhage was characterized by the presence of choroidal blood in the vitreal chamber at the exposure site. The 30-ns contained-hemorrhage threshold (ED50) was 1.7 mJ on the macula and 2.1 mJ for an extramacular exposure. The 30-ns vitreal-hemorrhage macular threshold was 2.3 mJ, and the extramacular threshold was 6.6 Mj. The threshold for the 4-ns pulse widths to produce a hemorrhage (vitreal or contained) on the retina (macula or extramacular) was 340 uJ.

Závislost ceny a lhůty výstavby vybraného stavebního objektu na použité technologii

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Jandová, Renáta

2015-01-01

Diplomová práce se zabývá závislostí ceny se lhůtou vybraného stavebního objektu, konkrétně silničního mostu na použité technologii. Porovnány jsou tři technologie výstavby nosné konstrukce mostu. První dvě technologie uvažují prefabrikované tyčové nosníky a třetí monolitickou nosnou mostní desku. Technologický postup č. 1 je realizován montáží nosníků zavážecí dráhou za pomoci dvou autojeřábů, technologický postup č. 2 je charakterizován montáží nosníků autojeřábem zespod mostu a technologie...

Comprometimento organizacional de trabalhadores de call center

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Kely César Martins Paiva

2015-09-01

Full Text Available RESUMOO Neste artigo, analisa-se como se apresenta o comprometimento organizacional de trabalhadores de um call center, localizado em Belo (A Horizonte (Minas Gerais, Brasil. Após o delineamento conceitual UJ do tema central, são expostos os resultados de um estudo de caso descritivo, realizado com abordagens quantitativa e qualitativa. Os dados de 399 questionários e 22 entrevistas são, respectivamente, tratados estatisticamente e submetidos à análise de conteúdo. A base de comprometimento que predominou entre esses infoproletários foi "obrigação pelo desempenho" e, em menor grau, "afetiva". Foi observado que quanto maior é o seu tempo de experiência nesse tipo de organização, menores são os níveis de comprometimento de modo geral, fatos esclarecidos, parcialmente, por meio das entrevistas.

Współczesna architektura niemiecka w kontekście wybranych pism filozoficznych

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Aleksander Serafin

2017-12-01

Full Text Available Architektura znajduje się współcześnie pod wyraźnym wpływem filozofii. Niektóre wzory myślenia stały się inspiracją dla projektantów, inne posłużyły za usankcjonowanie już zrealizowanych obiektów architektonicznych. Tekst przedstawia zatem architektoniczny wyraz różnych nurtów widocznych w literaturze poświęconej estetyce i filozofii w ogóle. Dyskusji poddano motywy, które odnoszą się do ciągłości i tradycji oraz kwestie złożoności i różnicy. Te dwa różne ujęcia zdają się odnajdywać wspólny mianownik w pismach Martina Heideggera.

Měření přemosťujícího sociálního kapitálu: Baterie PSK zjišťující odlišnosti v okruhu přátel

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Šafr, Jiří; Häuberer, J.

2007-01-01

Roč. 1, č. 2 (2007), s. 85-108 ISSN 1802-8152 R&D Projects: GA MPS 1J028/04-DP2; GA MŠk 2D06014 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z70280505 Keywords : bridging social capital * measurement * social trust Subject RIV: AO - Sociology, Demography

Soukromé hodiny doučování na středních školách: diagnóza a směry dalšího výzkumu/ Private tutoring lessons in upper-secondary schools: Diagnosis and future research directions

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Vít Šťastný

2017-01-01

Full Text Available Cílem studie je provést „diagnózu“ (poskytnout základní deskriptivní informace o podobě a charakteru soukromých hodin doučování využívaných studenty středních škol, diskutovat jejich implikace pro formální vzdělávací systém a na základě toho navrhnout další možné směry výzkumu. V první části autor vymezuje základní pojmy a přináší informace o soukromých hodinách v komparativní perspektivě. Druhá část popisuje smíšený design výzkumu, který sestával z kvantitativního dotazníkového šetření studentů maturitních ročníků (n = 1265 a kvalitativních hloubkových rozhovorů se soukromými doučujícími (n = 22. Ve třetí části jsou prezentována zjištění týkající se míry využívání soukromých hodin doučování, nejčastěji doučovaných předmětů, organizační formy soukromých hodin, intenzity či poskytovatelů. Výsledky výzkumu naznačují úzkou spojitost soukromých hodin s formálním vzdělávacím systémem. Učitelé běžných škol tvoří významnou skupinu poskytovatelů soukromého doučování a toto zjištění se úzce dotýká otázek učitelské profesní etiky.

ZASTOSOWANIE MODELOWANIA MATEMATYCZNEGO W PROJEKTOWANIU MODERNIZACJI SYSTEMÓW ZAOPATRZENIA W WODĘ NA PRZYKŁADZIE SYSTEMU WODOCIĄGOWEGO GMINY ZATOR (cześć II

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Robert WIERZBICKI

2016-05-01

Full Text Available Artykuł przedstawia praktyczne zastosowanie specjalistycznego oprogramowania inżynierskiego do modelowania matematycznego istniejących systemów wodociągowych. Przeprowadzone analizy numeryczne dotyczą systemu zaopatrzenia w wodę gminy Zator i związane są z powstaniem i dalszą rozbudową na terenie Zatora Strefy Aktywności Gospodarczej Małopolski Zachodniej (SAG. Inwestycja ta znacząco wpłynie na dotychczasowy sposób pracy nie tylko poszczególnych obiektów wodociągowych, ale również całego systemu wodociągowego. Specyfika omawianego zadania polega na zakładanym pojawieniu się systemie nowych odbiorców o dużym zapotrzebowaniu na wodę, skupionych na stosunkowo niewielkim obszarze, oddalonym od głównych przewodów istniejącej sieci wodociągowej. Wstępne bilanse wskazywały, że obecnie funkcjonujące ujęcia wody nie będą w stanie dostarczyć niezbędnej ilości wody, a uruchomienie nowego ujęcia, położonego przeciwlegle do istniejących prawdopodobnie doprowadzi do odwrócenia dotychczasowych kierunków przepływu w większości rurociągów magistralnych. Głównym celem przeprowadzonych analiz numerycznych było znalezienia optymalnego rozwiązania docelowego zapewniającego sprawne funkcjonowanie całego systemu w nowych warunkach eksploatacyjnych zarówno pod względem technicznym jak i ekonomicznym. W tym celu dokonano wielowariantowej analizy sposobu pracy systemu w nowych warunkach eksploatacyjnych oraz określenie niezbędnych parametrów technicznych poszczególnych obiektów i urządzeń dla różnych wielkości dostawy i rozbioru wody z uwzględnieniem przewidywanego poboru wody na terenie rozwijającej się SAG oraz określenie rodzaju i zakresu związanych z tym niezbędnych modernizacji istniejącego układu wodociągowego.

"Vzhledově neodolatelný", ale "povahově nesnesitelný", czyli o niektórych czeskich przymiotnikach i przysłówkach

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Irena Bogocz

2015-12-01

Full Text Available Visually irresistible, but essentially unbearable, or on some of Czech adjectives and adverbs The present contribution from the field of comparative Slavonic word for­ mation deals with a specific feature of the Czech language, namely its frequent (in comparison to other Slavonic tongues use of adjectives of passive possibility (impossibility, which in Czech usually assume the suffix -telný (or ne-telný, and of so-called viewpoint adverbs, like cenově, vzhledově, and povahově. The article’s main focus is the situation of Czech from a diachronic perspective. Emphasis is also placed upon the differences between particular Slavonic languages as well as in academic traditions of linguistics in particular Slavonic nations. These theoretical remarks are illustrated with examples of different languages conveying the same message with means that are either synthetic (one word, e.g. adjective or adverb or analytic (multi-word phrase.   Vzhledově neodolatelný, ale povahově nesnesitelný, czyli o niektórych czeskich przymiotnikach i przysłówkach Celem artykułu jest zwrócenie uwagi na specyficzną sytuację języka czeskiego, polegającą na wysokiej częstotliwości (w porównaniu z językiem polskim lub innymi językami słowiańskimi tworzenia i używania przymiotników (niemożliwościowych z formantem -telný (ew. ne–telný oraz tzw. przysłówka względu typu cenově, vzhledově, povahově itd. Odwołując się do odpowiedniej literatury fachowej, autorka przedstawia omawiany temat w ujęciu diachronicznym, zwracając równocześnie uwagę na różnice w konkretnych językach słowiańskich oraz w interpretacjach prezentowanego zjawiska w tradycji lin­gwistycznej poszczególnych narodów słowiańskich. Uwagi natury teoretycznej ilustrowane są przykładami wyrażania tej samej treści – w zależności od danego języka – w sposób syntetyczny (w postaci przymiotnika/przysłówka albo analityczny (w postaci konstrukcji

Les cours parisiens d’Adam Mickiewicz et l’idée de religion universelle

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Tomasz Szymański

2017-10-01

Full Text Available Adam Mickiewicz’s Paris lectures and the idea of universal religion The first half of nineteenth century in France brings the development of several currents of thought that are trying to find a solution to the problems affecting society in this period (pauperisation, crisis of traditional values, oppressed nations. Catholic traditionalists, Illuminati, utopian socialists and humanitarians often formulate the idea of a universal religion, derived from a primal revelation and evolving through the ages, or the idea of a new religion of the future. The aim of the article is to situate in that wider context Mickiewicz’s Paris Lectures and the convictions of the Polish poet on Slavic religion and Messianism. The text is divided into two parts, corresponding to the key aspects of the topic: the first part talks about the search for a revelation preceding the Judeo-Christian revelation, and the second one concerns the announcement of a new revelation, which completes and fulfills the former one.   Prelekcje paryskie Adama Mickiewicza i idea religii uniwersalnej Pierwsza połowa XIX wieku przynosi we Francji rozwój wielu nurtów usiłujących znaleźć rozwiązanie problemów trawiących społeczeństwo w tym okresie (pauperyzacja, kryzys tradycyjnych wartości, ucisk ludów europejskich. Katoliccy tradycjonaliści, iluminiści, socjaliści utopijni i humanitaryści często formułują ideę uniwersalnej religii, wywodzącej się z pierwotnego objawienia i rozwijającej się w procesie dziejowym, lub też ideę nowej religii przyszłości. Celem artykułu jest usytuowanie w tym kontekście prelekcji paryskich Adama Mickiewicza oraz poglądów polskiego wieszcza na temat religii Słowian i mesjanizmu. Tekst podzielony jest na dwie części, odpowiadające dwóm kluczowych aspektom zagadnienia: pierwsza część mówi o szukaniu objawienia poprzedzającego objawienie judeochrześcijańskie, druga zaś dotyczy zapowiedzi nowego objawienia, stanowi

Najczęściej występujące przyczyny i rodzaje alergii u dzieci w świetle aktualnej epidemiologii

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Ewa Dadas-Stasiak

2010-09-01

Full Text Available Alergia jest to nadmierna, swoista odpowiedź immunologiczna na czynniki zewnętrzne, która prowadzi do wystąpienia objawów chorobowych. W 1963 roku Coombs i Gell wprowadzili klasyfikację czterech typów reakcji alergicznej: reakcja typu natychmiastowego – typ I, reakcja typu cytotoksycznego – typ II, reakcja typu kompleksów immunologicznych – typ III, reakcja typu komórkowego – typ IV. W ostatnich latach obserwuje się zwiększenie zachorowalności na choroby o podłożu alergicznym u dzieci. Uważa się, że do 2015 roku co drugie dziecko będzie miało objawy alergii. W przeprowadzonych w latach 2006-2008 badaniach ECAP (Epidemiologia Chorób Alergicznych w Polsce stwierdzono, że alergia pokarmowa występuje u około 13% dzieci w wieku 6-7 lat i 11% dzieci w wieku 13-14 lat, atopowe zapalenie skóry (AZS – u około 9% dzieci w obu grupach wiekowych, alergiczny nieżyt nosa (ANN – u 24% dzieci w wieku 6-7 lat i 30% dzieci w wieku 13-14 lat, a astma – u około 11% dzieci w obu grupach wiekowych. Do czynników wywołujących objawy alergiczne u dzieci należą przede wszystkim alergeny wziewne i pokarmowe. Znacznie rzadziej objawy alergii występują po ukąszeniach przez owady, po stosowanych lekach czy też po alergenach kontaktowych. W okresie niemowlęcym oraz wczesnodziecięcym dominują alergeny pokarmowe wywołujące objawy ze strony przewodu pokarmowego oraz skóry, w późniejszym wieku – alergeny wziewne, które są odpowiedzialne za wystąpienie objawów alergicznego nieżytu nosa oraz astmy. Wyróżnia się dwie grupy alergenów wziewnych: alergeny zewnątrzdomowe (pyłki roślin, zarodniki grzybów oraz wewnątrzdomowe (roztocza kurzu domowego, zarodniki grzybów, sierści zwierząt, alergeny karaluchów.

Ryzyko zdrowotne związane ze spożywaniem wody pitnej ze studni kopanych na przykładzie gminy Chmielnik

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Natalia Żurek

2016-12-01

Full Text Available Wstęp. W Polsce znaczny odsetek populacji pozyskuje wodę pitną ze studni kopanych, podatnych na zanieczyszczenia przemysłowe i rolnicze. Woda pochodząca z tzw. prywatnych ujęć wodnych, zgodnie z polskim prawodawstwem, nie podlega jednak ustawowej kontroli, a jej spo- żywanie naraża konsumentów na negatywne skutki zdrowotne. Celem pracy było oszacowanie wybranych parametrów fizykochemicznych wody pitnej ze studni kopanych oraz odniesienie uzyskanych wyników do norm ujętych w rozporządzeniu ministra zdrowia. Materiał i metody. W przeprowadzonych analizach 36 próbek wody studziennej z terenu gminy Chmielnik, zawartość azotanów (III i jonu amonowego badano za pomocą fotometru, odczyn i przewodność elektrolityczną miernikiem wieloparametrowym, mętność za pomocą turbidymetru, zaś stężenie chlorków oznaczono metodą miareczkową. Wyniki. Dla badanych parametrów chemicznych, tj. azotanów (III, chlorków i jonu amonowego nie stwierdzono przekroczeń dopuszczalnych norm, podobnie jak dla parametru fizycznego, tj. przewodności elektrolitycznej. Ponadnormatywne wartości odnotowano natomiast dla dwóch parametrów fizycznych, tj. odczynu (2 próbki i mętności (33 próbki. Wnioski. Wodę z badanych studni kopanych można określić jako bezpieczną dla konsumentów pod względem badanych parametrów chemicznych, dla których spodziewano się przekroczeń dopuszczalnych norm w związku z terminem poboru. Problem ponadnormatywnych wartości mętności dla większości kontrolowanych studni może być rozwiązany poprzez wprowadzenie prostych metod uzdatniania, natomiast wprowadzenie regularnych badań wszystkich parametrów jakości wody pitnej pozwoliłoby ustalić, czy przekroczone normy dla odczynu wiążą się z niedopuszczalnymi stężeniami wskaźników chemicznych, które nie były badane w niniejszej pracy.

Úzkopásmová PLC komunikace se standardy G3-PLC, PRIME a IEEE-1901.2

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Skrášek, Tomáš

2015-01-01

Diplomová práce pojednává o standardech úzkopásmové PLC komunikace. V teoretické části jsou popsány všechny dostupné OFDM standardy, mezi něž patří G3-PLC, PRIME, IEEE-1901.2 a G.hnem. Praktická část se zabývá standardy PRIME a G3-PLC. Dále je také porovnán systém OFDM se systémem komunikace na jedné nosné frekvenci v prostředí s reálným rušením. V poslední části je popsán návrh dvou firmware pro PLC modemy Texas Instruments TMDSPLCKIT-V3, které umožňují UART komunikaci a dálkový sběr dat. K ...

Úzkopásmová PLC komunikace pro Smart Metering

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Kubů, Jiří

2016-01-01

Tato bakalářská práce se zabývá úzkopásmovou PLC komunikací. V práci je popsán základní princip, rozdělení PLC komunikace, historie technologie, využívané komunikační standardy a rušení ovlivňující datovou komunikaci této technologie. V rámci této práce byly provedeny i experimentální měření v reálném prostředí s modemy od firmy Texas Instruments C2000 PLC TMDSPLCKITV4 a C2000 PLC TMDSPLCKIT-V3. Výsledky tohoto měření jsou reálné přenosové rychlosti. Dále byla vytvořena aplikace pro dálkový s...

Weapon System Costing Methodology for Aircraft Airframes and Basic Structures Volume II - Estimating Handbook and User’s Manual, Part 2

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1975-05-01

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Návrh rozšíření portfolia firmy vývojem mobilních aplikací pro Apple iOS

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Káhn, Ondřej

2013-01-01

Na základě teoretických poznatků odborných publikací byla provedena analýza společnosti Goldmax Laptops s r.o. a jejího okolí. Analytická část diplomové práce dále zkoumá globální trh mobilních aplikací spolu s odvětvím vývojářů mobilních aplikací v ČR. Cílem diplomové práce je charakterizovat a vypracovat podklady pro realizaci návrhu rozšíření portfolia společnosti o nově nabízenou službu orientující se na vývoj mobilních aplikací pro platformu Apple iOS a veškeré doplňující aktivity s tím ...

Temperature dependence of the distribution of the thermally activated energy barriers in Tl2Ba2CaCu2O8 film

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Ren, C.; Lin, F.Y.; Ding, S.Y.; Li, Z.M.; Aruna, S.A.; Qiu, L.; Yao, X.X.; Yan, S.L.; Si, M.S.

1999-01-01

The effects of frequency and ac amplitude on ac susceptibility have been measured for a thin Tl 2 Ba 2 CaCu 2 O 8 film in the range 100 Hz-100 kHz in magnetic field 0.52 T. A phenomenological equation with an asymmetrical distribution of thermally activated energy barriers has been used to analyse these frequency and amplitude dependences of the ac susceptibility χ(ω,h ac ) in the vicinity of the peak temperature of χ''. We obtain the effective energy barrier U against amplitude h ac (current density j): U h ac -0.38 . This U(j) relationship shows that the flux lines are in the 3D collective creep regime. Therefore, we conclude that the effective energy barrier is in fact an average of the barrier's distribution, and the distribution function is a distinguished asymmetrical one in this 3D collective creep regime. (author)

Genderové mzdové rozdíly v mezinárodním kontextu

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Činčalová, Simona

2016-01-01

Článek se zaměřuje na konkurenceschopnost podniků a zabývá se vybraným faktorem ovlivňujícím úspěšnost podniků, genderovým auditem. Genderový audit je souhrn přístupů a metod, jejichž společným cílem je analyzovat aktuální stav genderové rovnosti v podniku a poskytnout management podklady pro jeho další fungování v souladu s principy rovných příležitostí žen a mužů. Příspěvek prezentuje sekundární údaje, které jsou získány studiem dostupných zdrojů a zkoumá možná řešení v dané oblasti. Cílem ...

Obchodní politika USA

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Vaculíková, Hana

2008-01-01

Práce se zabývá nástroji a cíli obchodní politiky USA - aktivitami, které liberalizují celosvětový obchod. V první části je popsáno postavení Spojených států amerických v mnohostranném obchodním systému a vývoj zahraničního obchodu v posledních letech. Druhá kapitola je zaměřena na autonomní a smluvní nástroje obchodní politiky ovlivňující import, export a domácí výrobu. O obchodních dohodách uzavřených na mnohostranné, regionální a dvoustranné úrovni pojednává třetí kapitola....

Wybrane aspekty wielorakiego znaczenia bytu i intencjonalności w ujęciu Franza Brentana i Martina Heideggera

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Sonia KAMIŃSKA

2013-12-01

Full Text Available The text aims to acquaint the Reader with Franz Brentano’s doctoral dissertation Von der mannigfachen Bedeutung des Seienden nach Aristoteles (1862, which opens the Aristotelica series and that is known to have inspired young Heidegger to become a philosopher. The text analyses the nature and scope of this inspiration. The first part tells the story of the book’s origin and tries to provide a bigger picture for Heidegger’s acquaintance with Brentano’s philosophy as well as presenting him against the background of Brentano’s other students (Kazimierz Twardowski, Edmund Husserl, Alexius Meinong, Carl Stumpf, Anton Marty, et al.. The second part describes the famous 15 theses on being, which are the heart of the book On the Several Senses of Being in Aristotle, and thus enables a comparison of Brentano’s Thomistic ontology with the fundamental ontology of Heidegger. And this comparison is the subject of part three, which also tries to verify to what extent Heidegger was in fact indebted to Brentano and whether we can call him a “brentanist” at all.

Pečující otcové: Příběhy plné odlišnosti

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Maříková, Hana

2009-01-01

Roč. 45, č. 1 (2009), s. 89-113 ISSN 0038-0288 R&D Projects: GA ČR(CZ) GA403/09/1839; GA AV ČR 1QS700280503 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z70280505 Keywords : gender difference * gender similarity * gender in/equality Subject RIV: AO - Sociology, Demography Impact factor: 0.562, year: 2009

Faktory ovlivňující lidský kapitál ve vztahu k firemní strategii

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Dana Maria Staňková

2013-11-01

Full Text Available The company which has an endeavor to be competitive in the market to succeed, it must achieves its stated objectives through increased innovation and productivity of all its key resources. Human capital constitutes the most valuable resource, the company has, and therefore, to use all of its potential, in the process of corporate strategy, is important to use the biggest amount of those important instruments. The object of this present research are the factors that affect the maximum commitment and loyalty of employees to implement the company objectives. Involvement and maximum use of human capital determines the success of the strategy, the speed of its implementation and the level of the required results. The aim of this research is to identify and follow-up description of factors acting on the human capital, as the most valuable resource, the company has in the process of implementation of corporate strategy. These research methods were chosen: focus group and interview to 92 respondents consisted of senior and middle management (MBA students and MBA graduates of business school, which was selected from a core set of random multi-selection. The most important tools which positively influent human resources are communication, properly selected motivation, company culture, but also the personality of the manager, his style of management and leadership.

Parkovací garáž u Fakultní nemocnice v Brně Bohunicích

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Pučálka, Radoslav

2013-01-01

V diplomové práci je vypracován návrh vícepatrové parkovací garáže v areálu Fakultní nemocnice v Brně Bohunicích z důvodu nedostačující kapacity parkovacích stání. Cílem práce je vytvoření dostatečného množství parkovacích stání, která by vyřešila deficit parkovacích ploch a napojení se na ulici Jihlavská. Parkovací garáž je situována na jižní straně areálu Fakultní nemocnice a zajišťuje pěší napojení do nemocnice. Parkovací garáž by měla sloužit jak pro pacienty a návštěvníky, tak i pro zamě...

Modernitet og forbrugskultur i Chile

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Cristoffanini, Pablo Rolando

2012-01-01

I de sidste årtier er Chile blevet et egentligt forbrugersamfund. Udbredelsen af forbrugskulturen og forbrugerismen er centrale fænomener i chilenernes dagligliv og har nået et omfang, som har konsekvenser for de borgere, der ikke kan deltage fuldt ud heri, noget som er typisk for et samfund med en...... ujævn økonomisk udvikling og med store sociale forskelle. Denne proces er ikke et produkt af en stille, fredelig og naturlig samfundsudvikling, således som magteliten og de toneangivende intellektuelle i Chile har fremstillet det. Som jeg vil vise, er skabelsen af et egentlig forbrugssamfund knyttet til...... til i dag. Ifølge disse er Chile blevet et moderne samfund netop i kraft af, at Chile er et ægte forbrugersamfund med alt, hvad dette indebærer, såvel materielt som symbolsk. For det tredje er billedet af Chile som en ”supermoderne” nation i den latinamerikanske kontekst en udbredt forestilling hos...

Výrobní aplikace KAIZEN

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Novák, Jaroslav

2010-01-01

Teoretická část diplomové práce popisuje metodu Kaizen a její části, která byla vyvinuta v Japonsku po druhé světové válce. Jednou z částí této metody je pojem 3MU, který zahrnuje definici nedostatků ovlivňující každý podnik. Jedním z pojmů v této části je pojem „Muda“, který označuje plýtvání. Praktická část se zabývá plýtváním v oblasti produktivity v jednom z výrobních středisek společnosti Bosch Diesel s.r.o. v Jihlavě. Jednotlivé operace tohoto výrobního střediska jsou posuzovány z hledi...

DoD Manual for Standard Data Elements

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1989-07-01

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Numerical Solution of Hard Rock Disintegration Process – Part 2 / Numerické Řešení Procesu Rozpojování Tvrdých Hornin – Část 2

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Frydrýšek Karel

2012-09-01

Full Text Available Článek se zaměřuje na numerickou analýzu procesu rozpojování tvrdých hornin (rud. Nůž se pohybuje do horniny a následně ji rozpojuje. Rozpojování (tj. lom rudy je řešeno deterministickým přístupem (MKP a pravděpodobnostním přístupem (MKP v kombinaci s metodou SBRA - Simulation-Based Reliability Assessment, tj. simulace Monte Carlo, stochastické vstupy. Ruda je rozpojována pomocí deaktivace konečných prvků, které splňují podmínky odlomení. Výsledky jsou porovnány s experimenty. Aplikace metody SBRA v této oblasti je novým a inovativním trendem. V závěru je uveden pravděpodobnostní posudek spolehlivosti.

Databáze a generování testovacích otázek

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Rejko, Peter

2008-01-01

Cílem bakalářské práce je vytvoření databáze testovacích otázek a jejich generování. Je rozdělená na teoretickou a praktickou část. V teoretické jsou popsané nástroje se zaměřením na tvorbu databází jazyku HTML, PHP a databázový server MySQL. Praktická část obsahuje vytvořenou aplikaci a zpracování. Jazyk PHP podporuje programování na základě modulárního paradigmatu - to znamená, že každý vytvořený modul má svoji úlohu. Aplikace obsahuje modul zabezpečující přihlášení a výběr dalšího modulu n...

Studium tepelných vlastností materiálů akumulujících teplo na bázi fázové přeměny

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Valentová, Kateřina

2016-01-01

Diplomová práce se zabývá studiem tepelných vlastností materiálů akumulující teplo na bázi fázové přeměny. Cílem této práce bylo proměřit tepelné vlastnosti materiálů využívající k akumulaci tepla fázovou přeměnu, a to především komerčního materiálu od firmy Phase Change Material Products Ltd pod názvem PlusICE A118. Takové materiály se označují jako PCM (z angl. Phase Change Material) a využívají se například jako tepelné akumulátory (izolanty) ve stavebnictví. Nejprve byly popsány fázové př...

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Jacques Rancière

2017-03-01

Full Text Available Tekst jest rozdziałem wydanej w roku 1981 książki La nuit des proletaires, będącej rozszerzoną wersją rozprawy doktorskiej Jacquesa Rancière’a. Kwestia emancypacji robotników w okresie następującym po porażce rewolucyjnego zrywu w lipcu 1830 roku stanowi centralny problem tekstu. Autor nie komentuje jednak toczonych ówcześnie walk o władzę. Emancypacja ujęta zostaje tu od strony wysiłków podejmowanych na polu estetyki. Estetyczna identyfikacja, ludowe widowiska, oddolna prasa, dobór lektur czy nawet wystrój mieszkania przedstawiane tu są jako pełnoprawne narzędzia emancypacyjnych starań. Rancière pokazuje, że robotnicza kultura, jakkolwiek synkretyczna i pełna zapożyczeń, okazywała się wystarczająco subwersywna, by skutecznie przekraczać klasowe podziały.

Řízení a synchronizace elektrických pohonů v NI LabVIEW

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Martini, Silvano

2015-01-01

Tato práce se v počátku věnuje základům řízení motorů a principu funkce sběrnice EtherCAT. Většina práce je pak věnována rozšiřujícímu modulu SoftMotion pro vývojové prostředí NI LabVIEW. Je zde popsán základní koncept modulu, způsoby použití funkcí, různé přístupy programování a názorné příklady. Závěrem je zmíněna realizace řízení hardwaru. This thesis in his beginning describes basics of motor controlling and function principles of EtherCAT bus. Majority of the thesis is devoted to exte...

Main Achievements 2003-2004 - Interdisciplinary Research - Applications of nuclear methods to biomedical physics, environmental biology, environmental physics, and medical physics - Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Tensor

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2005-01-01

Magnetic Resonance Diffusion Tensor Imaging in the human cervical spinal cord, using an in-house developed DW-EPI sequence in the axial plane, was implemented on a 1.5 T SIGNA ECHO-PLUS GE system of the Silesian Imaging Centre HELIMED, tested on 30 volunteers to gather reference data, and used on patients with cervical spinal cord traumatic injury. Original software was developed to analyse data from DTI experiments. This work is performed in collaboration with Collegium Medicum UJ and Silesian Medical University. Special gradient coils capable of delivering gradients up 500 mT/m, a RF birdcage coil and a life-support system including temperature regulation and monitoring were designed and constructed to do MRI on transgenic mouse heart. A fast MRI cine-like FLASH sequence based on gradient echo was developed. Experiments are now under way, in collaboration with the Department of Pharmacology of the Collegium Medicum, Jagiellonian University to test heart-protecting drugs

Výložník kombinovaného skládkového stroje

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Štursa, Martin

2013-01-01

Tato diplomová práce se zabývá konstrukcí částí kombinovaného skládkového stroje určeného pro obsluhu skládky hnědého uhlí u uhelné elektrárny. Nejprve jsou nadefinovány základní parametry stroje a silové účinky zatěžující stroj během provozu. Práce dále obsahuje návrh ocelové konstrukce kolesového výložníku, kolesa, korečků, pohonu kolesa, hřídele, ložisek a dalších částí kolesového výložníku. Tyto součásti jsou ověřeny analytickými nebo konečnoprvkovými výpočty. This master’s thesis deal...

Slaďování pracovního a osobního života pracovníků

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Šauerová, Martina

2017-01-01

Diplomová práce se zabývá tématem slaďování pracovního a osobního života ve vybrané společnosti. Práce je rozdělena do tří části – na teoretickou, analytickou a závěrečnou část. Teoretická část vysvětluje atraktivitu a důležitost tohoto tématu, popisuje jednotlivé nástroje umožňující slazení profesního a osobního života a zároveň poukazuje na možné komplikace jednotlivých přístupů, a to jak z pohledu zaměstnavatele, tak i zaměstnance. Analytická část zkoumá a následně vyhodnocuje současný sta...

Degradacja budynków zabytkowych wskutek nadmiernego zawilgocenia – wybrane problemy

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Jerzy Hoła

2018-04-01

Full Text Available W artykule przedstawiono wybrane, ale zdaniem autora, istotne problemy dotyczące postępującej degradacji budynków zabytkowych wskutek nadmiernego zawilgocenia. Naświetlono najważniejsze przyczyny i skutki nadmiernego zawilgocenia i zasolenia. Mówiąc o skutkach wskazano między innymi na obniżenie bezpieczeństwa konstrukcji, zmniejszenie izolacyjności cieplnej przegród zewnętrznych oraz na pogorszenie warunków eksploatacyj-nych w pomieszczeniach. Omówiono uwarunkowania badania wilgotności metodami nieniszczącymi wraz ze wskazaniem użytecznych metod w budynkach zabytkowych, zasygnalizowano możliwości wykorzystania do wiarygodnej oceny wilgotności sztucznych sieci neuronowych. Sygnalnie sprecyzowano w ujęciu chronologicznym działania, które należy podejmować w celu zapobieżenia postępującej degradacji budynków zabytkowych powodowanej nadmiernym zawilgoceniem i zasoleniem.

Demontaż systemu oświaty czy jego przemiana? Analiza Paktu dla edukacji Związku Nauczycielstwa Polskiego

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Danuta Uryga

2013-03-01

Full Text Available Artykuł dotyczy dyskusji na temat szkolnictwa publicznego, toczącej się z udziałem Związku Nauczycielstwa Polskiego, który w 2011 r. ujął swoje stanowisko w dokumencie programowym Pakt dla edukacji. Kontekstem tej dyskusji są trudności, jakich doświadcza oświata samorządowa, a przede wszystkim zróżnicowanie poziomu nakładów na edukację i towarzyszące mu zjawiska likwidacji szkół oraz przekazywania ich innym podmiotom. Dokument przedstawiony przez ZNP odnosi się do tych zagadnień, zawiera przy tym zarówno szczegółowe postulaty zmian, jak i ogólne wizje rozwoju oświaty. Artykuł przybliża treść Paktu dla edukacji, szczególną uwagę poświęca zaś zawartemu w nim wizerunkowi oświaty publicznej i jego politycznemu wymiarowi.

CADAQUES: Metodika pro komplexní řízení kvality dat a informací

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David

2014-06-01

Full Text Available Dnešní doba je charakteristická stále se zvětšujícím množstvím pořizovaných a zpracovávaných dat. Cílem tohoto článku je poukázat na různorodost současně používaných datových zdrojů, ukázat jejich specifika z pohledu řízení kvality a představit konkrétní metodiku, která umožňuje řízení kvality dat a informací napříč těmito zdroji. Hlavní součástí této metodiky je sada základních principů a činností, které je možné univerzálně aplikovat. Jedním z klíčových doporučení této metodiky je zaměření se na relativně malou sadu vlastností dat, kterou lze efektivně řídit. Součástí metodiky je rovněž model zralosti datového zdroje, který slouží pro zhodnocení míry rizika spojené s použitím konkrétního zdroje.

Faktory ovlivňující množství spermií v ejakulátu kanců

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ŠTVERÁK, Martin

2016-01-01

In the reproduction of pigs we have been seeing for long time seasonal and sudden declines in the production of piglets. But there are no completely known specific influencing factors or the extent of their impact on fertility of sows and boars. There are many studies dealing with the causes of decline of showing the estrus of sows and boars reducing sperm quality, but even in the educational literature or professional breeders discussions is not enough space dedicated to reducing the quantit...

Faktory určující klíčení vzácných druhů

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Paulů, Andrea

2014-01-01

This bachelor's thesis is a literature review about the ecological factors determining germination of rare species of vascular plants. The main aim was to describe the factors affecting germination and methodologies. This study also outlines projects of seed banks, germination ecology and the importance of studying germination. This factors affecting germination will be applied in future on the data germination of rare species which we were given the Krkonoše National Park.

Prawo użytkowania wieczystego jako pozostałość po epoce socjalizmu realnego - ujęcie socjologicznoprawne

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Mańko, R.

2017-01-01

The right of perpetual usufruct was introduced to the Polish legal order during the period of so-called actually existing socialism. Amongst the reasons of its introduction were political and ideological factor, and in particular the conception, according to which a socialist state should not

O racjonalną krytykę racjonalizmu krytycznego - teoria postępu naukowego w ujęciu Popperowskiego racjonalizmu krytycznego

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Stanisław Hanuszewicz

2011-06-01

Full Text Available We analyse the position of David C. Stove who accuses Popper, Kuhn, Feyerabend and Lakatos of being irrationalists. We concentrate on the subject whether this accusation is correct as far as Popper is concerned. In Stove's opinion, putting some words - like 'knowledge', 'discovery' or 'solution of a problem' - into quotation marks is irrational because our knowledge constantly grows, and we know more and more. Stove's position should be qualified as a foundationalism. He refuses Popper's fallibilism and, for this reason, cannot accept the view that all our knowledge is tentative and hypothetical. From the critical rationalism point of view, although our knowledge progresses, we are not justified in believing that we possess safe foundations for our knowledge, just because there are no such foundations. This position justifies our putting some success-words into quotation marks. If we accept fallibilism, formulated within framework of critical rationalism, there are good reasons for the neutralization procedure.

Evaluation of cellular effects of fine particulate matter from combustion of solid fuels used for indoor heating on the Navajo Nation using a stratified oxidative stress response model

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Li, Ning; Champion, Wyatt M.; Imam, Jemal; Sidhu, Damansher; Salazar, Joseph R.; Majestic, Brian J.; Montoya, Lupita D.

2018-06-01

Communities in the Navajo Nation face public health burdens caused in part by the combustion of wood and coal for indoor heating using stoves that are old or in disrepair. Wood and coal combustion emits particulate matter (PM) with aerodynamic diameter combustion-derived PM2.5 on Navajo Nation residents. This study tested the hypothesis that PM2.5 generated from solid fuel combustion in stoves commonly used by Navajo residents would induce stratified oxidative stress responses ranging from activation of antioxidant defense to inflammation and cell death in mouse macrophages (RAW 264.7). PM2.5 emitted from burning Ponderosa Pine (PP) and Utah Juniper (UJ) wood and Black Mesa (BM) and Fruitland (FR) coal in a stove representative of those widely used by Navajo residents were collected, and their aqueous suspensions used for cellular exposure. PM from combustion of wood had significantly more elemental carbon (EC) (15%) and soluble Ni (0.0029%) than the samples from coal combustion (EC: 3%; Ni: 0.0019%) and was also a stronger activator of antioxidant enzyme heme oxygenase-1 (11-fold increase vs. control) than that from coal (5-fold increase). Only PM from PP-wood (12-fold) and BM-coal (3-fold) increased the release of inflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor alpha. Among all samples, PP-wood consistently had the strongest oxidative stress and inflammatory effects. PM components, i.e. low-volatility organic carbon, EC, Cu, Ni and K were positively correlated with the cellular responses. Results showed that, at the concentrations tested, emissions from all fuels did not have significant cytotoxicity. These findings suggest that PM2.5 emitted from combustion of wood and coal commonly used by Navajo residents may negatively impact the health of this community.

Rola leptyny w regulacji metabolizmu lipidów i węglowodanów

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Patrycja Gogga*

2011-01-01

Full Text Available Leptyna jest białkiem wydzielanym głównie przez tkankę tłuszczową, a jej stężenie we krwi jest ściśle związane z ilością zapasów energetycznych zgromadzonych w adipocytach. Jako hormon leptyna ma niezwykle szeroki zakres działania. Białko to bezpośrednio lub za pośrednictwem układu współczulnego bierze udział w regulacji metabolizmu energetycznego. Leptyna hamuje biosyntezę triacylogliceroli w wątrobie i tkance tłuszczowej, a także w mięśniach szkieletowych, obniżając tym samym ilość odkładanych w nich lipidów. W adipocytach leptyna zmniejsza ekspresję genów kodujących syntazę kwasów tłuszczowych (FAS i karboksylazę acetylo-CoA (ACC – główne enzymy szlaku biosyntezy kwasów tłuszczowych. Zwiększa z kolei ekspresję genu kodującego lipazę zależną od hormonów (HSL, co stymuluje hydrolizę triacylogliceroli w tkance tłuszczowej. Ponadto leptyna wzmaga utlenianie kwasów tłuszczowych w adipocytach, mięśniach szkieletowych oraz w mięśniu sercowym, wywołując wzrost ekspresji genów kodujących podstawowe dla tego procesu enzymy, palmitoilotransferazę karnitynową 1 (CPT1 i dehydrogenazę acylo-CoA o średniej długości łańcucha (MCAD. Wykazano również, że hormon ten zwiększa wrażliwość tkanek na insulinę i poprawia tolerancję glukozy – pod wpływem leptyny wzrasta transport glukozy do komórek oraz intensywność glikolizy.Wiadomo, że leptyna bierze udział w długoterminowej regulacji pobierania pokarmu, jednak coraz więcej badań wskazuje, że ma ona również wpływ na przemiany substratów energetycznych w tkankach obwodowych. Leptyna może zatem kontrolować homeostaz�� energetyczną organizmu wywołując zmiany metabolizmu lipidów i węglowodanów, przede wszystkim w tkance tłuszczowej i w mięśniach.

Supernova rates from the SUDARE VST-Omegacam search II. Rates in a galaxy sample

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Botticella, M. T.; Cappellaro, E.; Greggio, L.; Pignata, G.; Della Valle, M.; Grado, A.; Limatola, L.; Baruffolo, A.; Benetti, S.; Bufano, F.; Capaccioli, M.; Cascone, E.; Covone, G.; De Cicco, D.; Falocco, S.; Haeussler, B.; Harutyunyan, V.; Jarvis, M.; Marchetti, L.; Napolitano, N. R.; Paolillo, M.; Pastorello, A.; Radovich, M.; Schipani, P.; Tomasella, L.; Turatto, M.; Vaccari, M.

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mass, confirming that the CC SN progenitors explode soon after the end of the star formation activity. The trends of the Type Ia and CC SN rates as a function of the sSFR and the galaxy mass that we observed from SUDARE data are in agreement with literature results at different redshifts suggesting that the ability of the stellar populations to produce SN events does not vary with cosmic time. The expected number of SNe Ia is in agreement with that observed for all four DTD models considered both in passive and star-forming galaxies so we can not discriminate between different progenitor scenarios. The expected number of CC SNe is higher than that observed, suggesting a higher limit for the minimum progenitor mass. However, at least part of this discrepancy between expected and observed number of CC SNe may reflect a fluctuation due to the relatively poor statistics. We also compare the expected and observed trends of the SN Ia rate with the intrinsic U-J colour of the parent galaxy, assumed to be a tracer of the age distribution. While the slope of the relation between the SN Ia rate and the U-J colour in star-forming galaxies can be well-reproduced by all four DTD models considered, only the steepest of them is able to account for the rates and colour in star-forming and passive galaxies with the same value of the SN Ia production efficiency. The agreement between model predictions and data could be found for the other DTD models, but with a productivity of SN Ia higher in passive galaxies compared to star-forming galaxies. Based on observations made with ESO telescopes at the Paranal Observatory under programme ID 088.D-4006, 088.D-4007, 089.D-0244, 089.D-0248, 090.D-0078, 090.D-0079, 088.D-4013, 089.D-0250, 090.D-0081.

Omega-3 polynenasýtené mastné kyseliny ovplyvňujú arytmogénne faktory a znižujú náchylnosť srdca k malígnym arytmiám v experimentálnom modeli ľudskej esenciálnej hypertenzie

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Radošinská, J.; Bačová, B.; Knezl, V.; Beňová, T.; Žurmanová, J.; Soukup, Tomáš; Arnoštová, P.; Slezák, J.; Goncalvesová, E.; Tribulová, N.

2014-01-01

Roč. 23, č. 1 (2014), s. 10-16 ISSN 1338-3655 Institutional support: RVO:67985823 Keywords : omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids * ventricular fibrillation * myocardial connexin-43 Subject RIV: FA - Cardiovascular Diseases incl. Cardiotharic Surgery

Faktory ovlivňující frekvenci mikrojader u astmatických dětí v Ostravě

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Rössnerová, Andrea; Špátová, Milada; Rössner ml., Pavel; Nováková, Zuzana; Solanský, I.; Šrám, Radim

5-6, - (2010), s. 44-49 ISSN 1211-0337 R&D Projects: GA MŽP(CZ) SP/1B3/8/08 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z50390512 Keywords : asthma * automated image analysis * children Subject RIV: DN - Health Impact of the Environment Quality

Klíčové faktory určující chemickou diverzitu aluviálních vod

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Pithart, David; Pechar, Libor

3,21, 2-3 (2004), s. 269-273 ISSN 1212-0731. [Agroregion 2004. České Budějovice, 06.09.2004-07.09.2004] R&D Projects: GA MŽP SM/640/18/03; GA ČR GA206/01/1113 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z6087904 Keywords : riparian zone * alluvial pools * water chemistry Subject RIV: DA - Hydrology ; Limnology

Proč ženy pečují? Gender a neformální péče o seniory

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Dudová, Radka; Volejníčková, Romana

2014-01-01

Roč. 15, č. 1 (2014), s. 41-54 ISSN 1213-0028 R&D Projects: GA ČR(CZ) GPP404/12/P053 Institutional support: RVO:68378025 Keywords : gender * elderly care * narrative analysis Subject RIV: AO - Sociology, Demography http://www.genderonline.cz/cs/issue/36-rocnik-15-cislo-1-2014/396

Occupational Competence for Improving Industrial Enterprise Competitive Standards / Profesní Kompetence Pro Zlepšení Konkurenčních Standardů Průmyslového Podniku

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Krčmarská Lucie

2013-09-01

Full Text Available Úspěchy firem jsou většinou poměřovány jejich dosaženými výsledky. Za základ těchto úspěchů lze považovat úroveň kompetencí lidí, kteří pro firmu pracují. Kompetence lidí chápeme jako souhrn dosahovaného výkonu a přinášeného potenciálu. Jestliže chybí jedno, pak chybí i kompetence jako celek. Problémy, které vznikají ve firmách můžete tedy převést na chybějící nebo nedostačující kompetence a je tedy nutné doplnit to, co v oblasti kompetencí chybí. Uvědomí-li si firma význam kompetencí lidí ve vztahu k úspěchům nebo neúspěchům a zaměří-li se na jejich rozvoj, odstraňuje tím příčiny vznikajících problémů, ne jen jejich viditelné problémy. Článek je zaměřen na posouzení kompetencí a kompetenčních modelů jako významného nástroje v oblasti řízení lidských zdrojů.

Nonlinear current diffusion in type-II superconductors

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Beek, C.J. van der; Nieuwenhuys, G.J.; Kes, P.H.; Schnack, H.G.; Griessen, R.

1992-01-01

The temporal evolution of flux profiles in superconducting slabs and cylinders is investigated numerically for the situation where the flux-creep activation barrier U depends explicitly on current density j, e.g., U(j) ∝ [(j c /j) μ -1] or U(j)∝ln(j c /j). Both field-independent and field-dependent forms of the critical current density j c are considered. Exact numerical results for the time-dependent magnetization and relaxation time τ are compared to approximate analytical solutions. When the flux-creep activation barrier diverges as j → 0, flux- and current-density profiles evolve towards an asymptotic behaviour that is independent of initial conditions. The time-dependent magnetization in the case of full flux penetration is then well described by the appropriate form for the magnetization of the sample in the critical state, but with a time-dependent surface current density replacing the critical current density. The current-dependent flux-creep activation barrier may be obtained from low-temperature experiments using the analysis method of Maley et al., even when j c depends explicitly on B. (orig.)

Detekce malware na počítačové síti

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Šolar, Tomáš

2008-01-01

V současné době se stal firewall již nedostatečným prostředkem pro ochranu počítačových sítí. Kvůli stále se zvyšujícím hrozbám pocházejícím z internetu třeba v podobě malwaru či útoků hackerů se vyvinuly systémy detekce (IDS) a prevence (IPS) narušení. Tyto systémy fungují jako další stupeň zabezpečení počítačových sítí, přičemž IDS systémy mají jako hlavní funkčnost především detekci, kdežto IPS systémy jsou schopné i na napadení zareagovat. Cílem této práce je provádět detekci na modelovém...

Expozice žáků aerosolu při hodinách tělesné výchovy

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Šafránek, Jiří; Turčová, Ivana; Braniš, Martin; Hájek, Michal

2017-01-01

Při zvýšené fyzické zátěži člověk nadýchá větší množství vzduchu včetně škodlivin a jiným způsobem než v klidovém režimu. Prostředí tělocvičen je v mnoha ohledech náchylné k vysokým koncentracím aerosolu (PM), který se v nich kumuluje a během tělesné výchovy (TV) se pohybem a činností cvičících resuspenduje. Koncentrace PM (především jeho hrubé frakce) se tak podle množství cvičenců a charakteru činnosti při cvičení výrazně zvyšují. Cílem naší studie bylo odhadnout expozici aerosolu za podmín...

Point 1 Updates

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The ATLAS experimental area is located in Point 1, just across the main CERN entrance, in the commune of Meyrin. There people are ever so busy to finish the different infrastructures for ATLAS. Not only has Civil Engineering finished the construction of the USA15 technical cavern, but the excavation of the main UX15 cavern has resumed below the machine tunnel, after a brief halt to allow the construction of the UJ-caverns for the power converters of the LHC machine. The excavation work should end in August 2002. The UX15 hand-over to ATLAS is expected in April 2003. On the surface civil engineering is starting to complete the last two surface buildings (SDX1 and SH1), once the services (cooling pipes, ventilation ducts and the largest item, the lift modules and its lift of course) in the shaft PX15 have been completed. But the civil engineering is not all. A lot more is under way. The site installation of the steel structures in the caverns is to begin in Autumn, along with all the cooling pipes, airconditi...

Zlepšení dispergace křemičitého úletu ve vysokohodnotných betonech

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Janča, Martin

2017-01-01

Cílem této práce bylo vytvořit metodu pro zlepšení dispergace křemičitých úletů pro použití ve vysokohodnotných betonech. Tradiční metody použité pro návrh a výrobu vysokohodnotných betonů zdůrazňují odstranění hrubých agregátů. Využívají se speciálně tříděné jemné agregáty při relativně nízkých dávkách, superplastifikátory a křemičitý úlet. Nízkého obsahu záměsové vody bylo dosaženo pomocí použití superplastifikátorů na polykarboxylátové bázi. K samotné dispergaci křemičitého úletu byla vybr...

Teologia ekonomiczna, rządzenie i neoliberalizm. Lekcje z "Królestwa i Chwały"

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German Eduardo Primera

2015-04-01

Full Text Available Celem artykułu jest sprawdzenie Agambenowskich badań w obszarze teologii ekonomicznej w celu podkreślenia ich znaczenia dla krytyki współczesnej polityki neoliberalnej. W pierwszej części autor przedstawia podsumowanie głównych tez zawartych w książce Królestwo i chwała. W szczególności skupia się zarówno na ujęciu oikonomii we wczesnochrześcijańskich debatach na boską trójcą, jak i jej związku z prowidencjalnym paradygmatem rządzenia. Następnie pokazuje, jak ta genealogia oikonomii może być przydatna dla politycznej analizy teraźniejszości. Stanowi to jednocześnie odpowiedź na niektóre z zarzutów postawionych Królestwu i chwale przez Alberta Toscano. W końcowej części autor podsumowuje swoje rozważania, pokazując szczególne znaczenie prac Agambena dla badań nad polityczną racjonalnością neoliberalizmu.

Využití separačních metod pro studium biologicky aktivních látek ve vodách

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Vydrová, Lucie

2011-01-01

Léčiva patří mezi biologicky aktivní látky, které se odlišují různými funkčními skupinami, fyzikálně-chemickými a biologickými vlastnostmi. Tyto chemické látky, v současnosti zařazované mezi „nové“ kontaminanty, se kumulují v různých složkách životního prostředí. Do životního prostředí se dostávají v průběhu jejich průmyslové výroby, dále v důsledku používání v léčebných zařízeních nebo v domácnostech. Protože se jedná o látky biologicky aktivní, mohou v různých složkách životního prostředí n...

Prime Contract Awards Alphabetically by Contractor, by State or Country, and Place. Part 17. (Singer Company, The-Syscon Corporation)

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Popis šablony ČSN ISO 690:2011 v jazyce CSL pro citační manažer Zotero

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Ansorge Libor; Kratochvíl Jiří

2013-01-01

Necitování zdrojů použitých ve vlastní práci je považováno za porušení citační etiky a především je v rozporu s autorským zákonem. Ve světě existuje řada citačních stylů, jejichž množství se odvíjí od různých požadavků jednotlivých vydavatelů. V takovéto situaci autorům usnadňují citování různé citační manažery, z nichž některé využívají jazyk Citation Style Language (CSL). Jedním z nich je i aplikace Zotero, pro kterou je v současnosti optimalizována šablona citační normy ČSN ISO 690, jež je...

Algorithm for the classification of multi-modulating signals on the electrocardiogram.

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Mita, Mitsuo

2007-03-01

This article discusses the algorithm to measure electrocardiogram (ECG) and respiration simultaneously and to have the diagnostic potentiality for sleep apnoea from ECG recordings. The algorithm is composed by the combination with the three particular scale transform of a(j)(t), u(j)(t), o(j)(a(j)) and the statistical Fourier transform (SFT). Time and magnitude scale transforms of a(j)(t), u(j)(t) change the source into the periodic signal and tau(j) = o(j)(a(j)) confines its harmonics into a few instantaneous components at tau(j) being a common instant on two scales between t and tau(j). As a result, the multi-modulating source is decomposed by the SFT and is reconstructed into ECG, respiration and the other signals by inverse transform. The algorithm is expected to get the partial ventilation and the heart rate variability from scale transforms among a(j)(t), a(j+1)(t) and u(j+1)(t) joining with each modulation. The algorithm has a high potentiality of the clinical checkup for the diagnosis of sleep apnoea from ECG recordings.

Projekt VPN pro přístup klientů do do korporátní sítě obchodního řetězce v regionu střední Evropa

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2008-01-01

Tato práce se zabývá problematikou vzdáleného přístupu klientů do korporátní sítě nadnárodního obchodního řetězce Tesco Stores v regionu střední Evropy. Na základě zhodnocení současných možností vzdáleného přístupu bude cílem práce navrhnout nové vhodné regionální řešení, které jednak nahradí všechny dosud používané systémy, a jednak splní všechny požadavky a zvyšující se nároky firemních uživatelů i dodavatelů. Řešení bude projektováno s ohledem zejména na bezpečnost, snadné použití, co nejm...

Selected Aspects of Numerical Analysis of Layered Flexible Structures Subjected to Impact of Soft Core Projectile

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Morka Andrzej

2015-03-01

Full Text Available Przedmiotem pracy jest wskazanie istotnych aspektów numerycznej analizy zagadnienia ud­erzenia pocisków z miękkim rdzeniem w pakiet cienkich wiotkich warstw ulokowanych na plas­tycznym położu. W celu ilustracji problemu wybrano normalne uderzenie pocisku 7,62x25 mm TT w pakiet 36 warstw Dyneema SB71 swobodnie oparty na podłożu plastycznym. Problem rozwiązano z wykorzystaniem metody elementów skończonych (MES z jawnym schematem (różnic centralnych całkowania równania ruchu w formie macierzowej MES. Na podstawie przeprowad­zonych analiz wykazano, że uzyskanie ekstremalnych deformacji miękkiego rdzenia pocisku oraz plastycznego podłoża w analizie numerycznej w ujęciu Lagrange’a wymaga zastosowania technik adaptacyjnych. Zaproponowana technika R-adaptive spełnia swoja rolę, ale musi być stosowana z rozwagą ze względu na negatywną cechę powodującą utratę masy modelu.

Game Portal in Cloud

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Pečínka, Zdeněk

2015-01-01

Tato bakalářská práce se zabývá tvorbou herního portálu v Cloudu navrženého pro zvoleného poskytovatele PaaS. Informuje o možnostech, jež nabízí cloudové počítání. Shrnuje výhody a nevýhody poskytovatelů PaaS. Věnuje se návrhu a implementaci aplikace se zameřením na její škálovatelnost a modularitu. Výsledkem práce je herní portál umožňující hraní her Tanky a Lodě, které je možné hrát proti jiným uživatelům i proti počítačem ovládanému protihráči. Součástí řešení je zhodnocení škálovatelnosti...

Systém na automatické generování písemných zkoušek

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Kapusta, Vlastimil

2013-01-01

Tato bakalářská práce popisuje grafický návrh, použité technologie a implementaci systému na automatické generování písemných zkoušek. Jako implementační jazyk byl použit jazyk Java. Práce se zabývá použitím knihovny Swing pro tvorbu GUI a využitím knihoven Insubstantial a SwingX, které rozšiřují knihovnu Swing. Důležitou částí práce je propojení jazyka Java a sázecího systému LaTeX. Výsledkem je aplikace, která umožňuje vytváření zadání písemných zkoušek. Dále je umožněno ukládání a načítání...

Experimental Measurements in the Turbulent Boundary Layer of a Yawed, Spinning Ogive-Cylinder Body of Revolution at Mach 3.0. Part 2. Data Tabulation

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Informační systém pro správu rezervací v restauracích

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Slanař, David

2009-01-01

Tato bakalářská práce pojednává o stávajícím stavu fungování rezervací v restauracích a jeho inovaci pomocí zavedení informačního systému pro vytváření a správu rezervací. Popisuje návrh internetové webové aplikace umožňující on-line vytváření rezervací samotnými uživateli a jejich následnou správu zaměstnanci. Dále popis ekonomického přínosu a jiných výhod plynoucích ze zavedení tohoto systému v reálném světě a v neposlední řadě řešení případných problémů při nasazování systému v praxi. T...

Tělesné složení jako určující faktor aerobní zdatnosti a tělesné výkonnosti českých dětí Body composition as a determining factor in the aerobic fitness and physical performance of Czech children

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Václav Bunc

2006-02-01

Full Text Available Tělesné složení (TS je možné použít jako kritérium aktuálního biologického stavu dětí – stavu rozvoje. Cílem naší studie bylo stanovit závislost parametrů tělesného složení a aerobní zdatnosti (VO2max.kg–1 a proměnných tělesné výkonnosti – počítaná celková práce (CTW a maximální výkon (MPO stanovené na běhátku u skupiny českých dětí. Závislost mezi běžně užívanými parametry aerobní zdatnosti (VO2max.kg–1, CTW a MPO a TS (% BF, FFM, BCM a ECM/BCM byla stanovena u 1235 dětí (756 chlapců a 479 děvčat ve věku 6 až 14 let. Aerobní zdatnost a tělesná výkonnost byly hodnoceny pomocí stupňovaného zatížení na běhacím koberci o stálém sklonu 5 %. Počáteční na věku závislá rychlost běhu byla zvyšována o 1 km.h–1 až do okamžiku subjektivního vyčerpání. Tělesné složení bylo hodnoceno pomocí celotělové bioimpedanční metody s využitím predikčních rovnic pro děti. Procento BF vykazovalo zápornou signifikantní korelaci s VO2max.kg–1 a CTW. Obojí jak FFM tak BCM pozitivně korelovalo s CTW, MPO a VO2max.kg–1. Koeficient ECM/BCM byl v negativním vztahu s VO2max.kg–1 a CTW. Závěrem lze konstatovat, že TS je významným funkčním determinantem v laboratorních podmínkách (zátěžový test na běhátku a v terénu (běžecký nebo chodecký test. Sledované proměnné, charakterizující TS, významně ovlivňují proměnné, které mohou definovat aerobní zdatnost. Výsledky dokládají, že jestliže není možné přímo měřit spotřebu kyslíku, lze k odhadu těchto proměnných využít parametrů tělesné výkonnosti a tělesného složení; toto může být velmi užitečné v případě velkých populačních studií. Body composition (BC may be used as a criterion of the actual biological state of children, in other words, their physical state of development. The aim of our study was to determine the interdependence of some

[Prevalence of pathological gambling in Lebanese students].

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Etel, C; Tabchi, S; Bou Khalil, R; Hlais, S; Richa, S

2013-02-01

Pathological gambling is a behavioral dependency on hazard games that is classified, in the DSM-IV, among impulse control disorders. According to many studies, the international prevalence of pathological ranges between 2 and 6%. This disorder is often accompanied by a considerable impact on patients' life as well as on the life of people surrounding them. Adolescents and young adults are considered to be a population at risk to develop this kind of behavioral dependency. The problem of pathological gambling is one of the major problems from which the Lebanese population of university students in Lebanese society suffers. The prevalence of pathological gambling in the Lebanese population of university students is lacking from the contemporary medical literature. In our study, five of the biggest private universities in Lebanon (Notre-Dame University of Louaizé [NDU], Lebanese American University [LAU], American University of Beirut [AUB], Saint-Joseph University [USJ] and Holy Spirit University of Kaslik [USEK]) were surveyed. Each questionnaire was based essentially on the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS). Four hundred and seventy-seven questionnaires were completed in these universities. Among the 477 students that completed the questionnaire, 5.87% appeared to be suffering from pathological gambling; 25.15% of responding students presented some problems related to gambling while the rest of them, corresponding to 68.92%, had no problems related to gambling. This is the first study of its kind conducted in the Lebanon. Its interest lies in that it offers an important evaluation of the prevalence of pathological gambling in the Lebanese population of university students. According to this study, the prevalence of pathological gambling in Lebanese university students is high. Prevention programs and sensitization strategies are needed in order to prevent the occurrence of this disorder in the Lebanese young. More studies are needed in this domain in order to

Prekérní práce pečujících žen v kontextu ekonomické krize

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Dudová, Radka; Hašková, Hana

2014-01-01

Roč. 15, č. 2 (2014), s. 19-32 ISSN 1213-0028 R&D Projects: GA ČR GAP404/10/0021; GA ČR(CZ) GPP404/12/P053 Institutional support: RVO:68378025 Keywords : precarious work * care * capabilities Subject RIV: AO - Sociology, Demography

Faktory ovlivňující výskyt vodních makrofyt v nádrži Lipno

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Krolová, M.; Čížková, H.; Hejzlar, Josef

2010-01-01

Roč. 16, č. 2 (2010), s. 61-92 ISSN 1211-7420 R&D Projects: GA AV ČR(CZ) 1QS600170504 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z60170517 Keywords : littoral vegetation * littoral morphology * water level fluctuation * vegetation cover * erosion effect of waves Subject RIV: DA - Hydrology ; Limnology

Hodnocení georeliéfu jako faktoru ovlivňujícího větrné poměry

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Šůstková, Anna

2009-01-01

Evalution of earth surfaře forms as factor influencing wind conditions is name the works, which was process. The main aim of this works is evaluate conditions on area o Zlín region. The work is separate into several chapters. Former of the four chapters are formel basid information about wind energy. Next chapters are formel one'n own calculation and information about programme WAsP. Reliéf is evaluate to help with programme WAsP. This programme was develop for need wind energy. This programm...

Krótka historia macierzyństwa w ujęciu feministycznym (Brief History of Motherhood in Feminist Point of View

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Justyna Wodzik

2011-12-01

Full Text Available Feminist thought of motherhood begins with First Wave, when thinkers were convinced of naturalistic point of view according to which women are predestined to be a mother (M. Wollstonecraft, J.S. Mill, H. Taylor. Women’s liberation was put down for a while by given them vote rights. The next wave of women’s liberation came back after II World War. Denaturalization of motherhood starts with Simone de Beauvoir’s Second Sex where she presents an analysis of mother stereotypes and social processes of promoting specific motherhood-mode, which works for the patriarchal culture. She does not treat motherhood and child rearing as something natural for every woman. Beauvoir’s critics set up a debate about the possibility ofnon-patriarchal motherhood where being a mother is independent from patriarchal order, as ground for woman’s identity. S. Macintyre postulates division off motherhood and marriage, which is opposite to traditional sociology paradigm. A. Rich creates a definition of motherhood institution so different from intimate experience ofmother, she gives mothers voice to speak about motherhood. N. Chodorow suggests non-patriarchal rule of „double parenting”, which is to reduce differences between sexes. E. Badinter proves that maternal instinct does not exist (in biological way, but it is the social construct exploited by patriarchal system. Works of Beauvoir,Macintyre, Rich, Firestone, Chodorow, Badinter exemplify the slow process of denaturalization of motherhood in feminist thought.

Formy zlepšujících (KAIZEN) aktivit ve firmách z vybraných oborů

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Sukdolák, Martin

2009-01-01

The goal of the thesis is to analyze continuous improvement (Kaizen) activities in companies, which operates in the Czech Rep. Based on this analysis, defining criteria for optimal selection of forms of continuous improvement activities, and aplling suitable tools and methods of continuous process improvement will follow.

Intestinal and external parasites of raccoon dogs (Nyctereutes procyonoides) in western Poland

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Osten-Sacken, Natalia; Słodkowicz-Kowalska, Anna; Pacoń, Jarosław; Skrzypczak, Łukasz; Werner, Anna

Parasites of an invasive species, the raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) from western Poland were investigated to clarify poorly known ecological key aspects of the species. The research was conducted in two study areas: the Ujście Warty National Park and the Bogdaniec Forestry District. Intestinal samples were collected from the intestinal tracks of 39 dead animals and 51 faecal samples were collected in all seasons from latrines of raccoon dogs. Macro-parasites, their eggs and protozoan parasites were investigated to assess the taxonomic composition of parasites, the level of infection and the risk of potential transfer of dangerous parasites from raccoon dogs to people and native species. Among parasites potentially dangerous for human and native mammal species, Toxocara canis was found in the intestines and T. canis eggs, Cryptosporidium sp. oocysts and Entamoeba sp. cysts were identified in faecal samples. Sarcoptic mange was observed in the skin of two animals, whereas Diptera larvae (probably from the family Gasterophilidae) were found in the intestines of two other animals. This latter finding is very interesting, because Gasterophilidae are the typical parasites in horses and ungulates, but so far were never found in raccoon dogs.

Percepcja klimatu uczenia się w szkole i poczucie zaspokojenia potrzeb a tożsamość uczniów w okresie dorastania

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Aleksandra Kram

2014-12-01

Full Text Available W artykule przedstawiono wyniki badania dotyczącego roli klimatu uczenia się i zaspokajania podstawowych potrzeb psychicznych, w ujęciu teorii autodeterminacji, w kontekście procesu formowania się tożsamości. Badaniu poddano 75 uczniów będących w okresie dorastania (13–20 lat, uczących się w gimnazjach i liceach ogólnokształcących, w których realizowany był tutoring. Posłużono się trzema kwestionariuszami: Kwestionariuszem klimatu uczenia się (LCQ, Skalą podstawowych potrzeb psychicznych (BPNS oraz Skalą wymiarów rozwoju tożsamości (DIDS/PL. Wykazano, że spostrzeganie szkoły jako wspierającej autonomię ucznia oraz zaspokojenie potrzeby autonomii pozwala przewidywać większe natężenie podejmowania zobowiązań oraz identyfikacji z nimi, a niższe – eksploracji ruminacyjnej. Zaspokojenie potrzeby kompetencji okazało się natomiast istotne dla identyfikacji ze zobowiązaniami. Wykazano, że poczucie zaspokojenia potrzeb jest mediatorem pomiędzy klimatem uczenia się a wymiarami tożsamości.

Implementace protokolu ACP do operačního systému L4

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Kolarík, Tomáš

2012-01-01

Práce se zabývá implementací protokolu ACP, který slouží k řízení přístupu pro operační systém založený na mikrojádře L4. Teoretická část práce se zabývá možnostmi řízení přístupu v počítačových sítích. Pozornost je se přitom soustřeďuje na AAA systémy, které řízení přístupu umožňují. Následně je podrobně popsán protokol ACP, typy jeho zpráv a reakce na ně. Druhá část teoretické přípravy je věnována operačním systémům kde se podrobněji zabývá jejich architekturou a službami. Následně je blíže...

Prime Contract Awards over $25,000 by State, City, and Contractor. Fiscal Year 1993 (Oct-Sep). (Alachua, Florida-Wreniham, Mass.). Part 2

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Bucket elevator

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Chromek, Jiří

2013-01-01

Cílem této bakalářské práce je návrh svislého korečkového elevátoru, který má sloužit k dopravě obilovin s dopravní výškou 19 m a dopravovaným množstvím 100 t/hod. Práce se skládá z popisu korečkového elevátoru a jeho hlavních částí, zmiňující se v úvodní rešerši. Tato práce je zaměřena na funkční a kapacitní výpočet, určení pohonu a napínacího zařízení. Další výpočet je kontrolní, skládající se z pevnostní kontroly hnacího hřídele, výpočtu pera, životnosti ložisek a výpočtu napínacího zaříze...

FUNKCJA SUM HARMONICZNYCH W SKRÓCONEJ PROCEDURZE OZNACZANIA ZESPOLONEGO MODUŁU SZTYWNOŚCI MMA

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Andrzej POŻARYCKI

2016-07-01

Full Text Available W standardowej procedurze oznaczania sztywności mieszanek mineralno-asfalto-wych w funkcji częstotliwości obciążenia, powszechnie stosuje się metodę badań próbek obciążonych serią funkcji sinusoidalnych. W zależności od przyjętego wachlarza deklarowanych przez laboranta częstotliwości, procedura z serią badań stanowi procedurę inwazyjną, zwiększając jednocześnie prawdopodobieństwo wystąpienia zjawisk zmęczeniowych w badanych próbkach podczas realizowania testu. W pracy, w miejsce powszechnie stosowanej procedury zaproponowano obciążenie w formie funkcji utworzonej jako sumy funkcji harmonicznych. Na podstawie analizy wyników badań sztywności próbki belkowej wykazano, że proponowane podejście wyraźnie skraca czas procedury oznaczania zespolonego modułu sztywności, a różnice między standardowym ujęciem a tym proponowanym w pracy są w przeważającej większości mniejsze niż 2 %.

Irena Maryniakowa, Dorota K. Rembiszewska, Janusz Siatkowski, Różnojęzyczne słownictwo gwarowe Podlasia, Suwalszczyzny i północno-wschodniego Mazowsza, Warszawa: Instytut Slawistyki PAN, 2014, 476 ss.

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Michał Głuszkowski

2015-12-01

Full Text Available Review The monograph Różnojęzyczne słownictwo gwarowe Podlasia, Suwalszczyzny i północno-wschodniego Mazowsza is a result of an innovative, holistic approach in lexicography. The authors are not interested in separate languages, but in a specified linguistic area as a whole. The contact of Polish, Lithuanian and Eastern-Slavonic dialects in North East Poland lasts several centuries and it is impossible to set the borders between these codes. Thus, the holistic approach is the best theoretical solution in question.   Recenzja Opracowanie Różnojęzyczne słownictwo gwarowe Podlasia, Suwalszczyzny i północno-wschodniego Mazowsza jest efektem nowatorskiego, kompleksowego podejścia badawczego w leksykografii. Przedmiotem badań nie są poszczególne systemy językowe, lecz pewien obszar językowy jako całość. Wielowiekowy kontakt gwar polskich, wschodniosłowiańskich i litewskich na terenach północno-wschodniej Polski uniemożliwia jednoznaczne określenie ich granic, w związku z czym ujęcie holistyczne jest ze wszech miar uzasadnione.

Metoda szacunku potencjalnych efektów ekologicznych pozyskania energii biomasy drewna wierzby energetycznej na przykładzie Polski

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Gawrońska Grażyna

2016-04-01

Full Text Available W pracy przedstawiono metodę szacunku potencjalnych efektów ekologicznych rozumianych jako zmniejszenie zanieczyszczenia powietrza atmosferycznego, które wynikają z zastosowania biomasy wierzby energetycznej jako paliwa alternatywnego dla węgla kamiennego. Praca ma charakter metodyczny, a bazę badawczą stanowią grunty ugorowane w Polsce w ujęciu województw pozyskane z Głównego Urzędu Statystycznego. W wyniku badań określono potencjalne efekty ekologiczne wyrażone niewyemitowaniem do powietrza atmosferycznego dwutlenku węgla w ilości 13 828 553 ton w ciągu roku oraz dwutlenku siarki w ilości 103 714 ton w ciągu roku oraz istotnym zmniejszeniem emisji tlenków azotu o ok. 26 274 ton w ciągu roku. Uzyskane efekty ekologiczne są szczególnie istotne na analizowanym obszarze, ze względu na poprawę jakości powietrza oraz zwiększenie udziału energii ze źródeł odnawialnych w strukturze zużycia pierwotnych nośników w bilansie paliwowo – energetycznym Polski.

Podziemny nurt materializmu spotkania

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Louis Althusser

2016-03-01

Full Text Available W prezentowanym poniżej fragmencie Podziemnego nurtu materializmu spotkania Louis Althusser kreśli zarysy filozoficznej trajektorii określanej mianem „materializmu spotkania”. Charakterystyczną cechą proponowanego tutaj ujęcia jest nacisk na przygodność konstelacji organizującej warunki możliwości wydarzenia i jego trwania. Tekst stawia sobie za cel krytykę tradycji filozoficznej ujmującej materializm jako negatyw idealizmu, powielający jego strukturę i logikę myślenia; zaczyna się od analizy filozoficznych implikacji epikurejskiego atomizmu, by następnie przejść do omówienia motywu próżni i przygodności powtarzającego się u autorów takich jak Machiavelli, Spinoza, Rousseau, Marks czy Heidegger. Podziemny nurt materializmu spotkania został opublikowany pośmiertnie, w oparciu o materiały mające stać się podstawą nieukończonej książki. Tłumaczenie ukazało się dzięki uprzejmości l'Institut Mémoires de l'édition contemporaine (IMEC.

Европа на сцената на современата македонска драма

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Наташа [Nataša] Аврамовска [Avramovska

2015-08-01

2. Imagologiczną konstantę tematyczną, która sytuuje europejski Wschód wobec Zachodu w dziełach Gorana Stefanovskiego, zestawia autorka z utworami innych współczesnych dra­matopisarzy macedońskich (Jordana Plevneša, Venka Andonovskiego, Dejana Dukovskiego, po czym stwierdza, że Andonovski i Dukovski przywołują w swych utworach sceny z dra­matów Stefanovskiego – w tym sensie Stefanovski jest bez wątpienia paradygmatem drama­topisarza macedońskiego. 3. Scenariusze przedstawień teatralnych Stefanovskiego, powstałe w ostatnich piętnastu latach jako integralna część międzynarodowych projektów i produkcji teatralnych, spotykają się z żywym oddźwiękiem i zainteresowaniem europejskiej krytyki i publiczności. Jego twór­czość dramaturgiczna pozwala zabrzmieć głosowi innej, przemilczanej Europy; przy czym in­terkulturowość owych projektów teatralnych (na wszystkich poziomach spektaklu prowadzi do demonizacji, która generuje imagologiczne, ideologiczne i geopolityczne zróżnicowanie Europy i Bałkanów.

Initial value problem of space dynamics in universal Stumpff anomaly

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Sharaf, M. A.; Dwidar, H. R.

2018-05-01

In this paper, the initial value problem of space dynamics in universal Stumpff anomaly ψ is set up and developed in analytical and computational approach. For the analytical expansions, the linear independence of the functions U_{j} (ψ;σ); {j=0,1,2,3} are proved. The differential and recurrence equations satisfied by them and their relations with the elementary functions are given. The universal Kepler equation and its validations for different conic orbits are established together with the Lagrangian coefficients. Efficient representations of these functions are developed in terms of the continued fractions. For the computational developments we consider the following items: 1. Top-down algorithm for continued fraction evaluation. 2. One-point iteration formulae. 3. Determination of the coefficients of Kepler's equation. 4. Derivatives of Kepler's equation of any integer order. 5. Determination of the initial guess for the solution of the universal Kepler equation. Finally we give summary on the computational design for the initial value problem of space dynamics in universal Stumpff anomaly. This design based on the solution of the universal Kepler's equation by an iterative schemes of quadratic up to any desired order ℓ.

[Estimation of carbon monoxide poisonings frequency, based on carboxyhemoglobin determinations performed in Toxicology Laboratory in Krakow in years 2002-2010].

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Gomółka, Ewa; Gawlikowski, Tomasz

2011-01-01

Carboxyhemoglobin is a specific biomarker of carbon monoxide (CO) exposition. The source of CO indoors are most often gas, oil or carbon furnaces and stoves or bathroom gas heaters. CO intoxication during fire or exposition to car fumes are sporadic. The aim of the study was: to present the frequency of CO intoxications diagnosed in Laboratory of Analytical Toxicology UJ Collegium Medicum in years 2002 - 2010, to present the season trends of CO intoxications, show sex and age structure of CO intoxicated patients. Material were Laboratory of Analytical Toxicology and Drug Monitoring data records from years 2002 - 2010. CO intoxication was confirmed and recognized when COHb blood concentration was higher than 10%. Annual number of CO poisonings was stable in the period of time, varied from 209 to 296 (mean 256,2 CO poisonings per year). Sex structure of CO poisoned patients showed little female dominance (54.6%). Carbon monoxide poisonings distribution was seasonal. The season of intensified CO intoxications lasted from October to March, the highest intensity was in December and January. The CO poisoning problem is still actual. Society education about security, recognition, diagnosis and practice in carbon monoxide exposition is still needful.

Neformální péče v rodině: sociodemografické charakteristiky pečujících osob

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Klímová Chaloupková, Jana

2013-01-01

Roč. 7, č. 2 (2013), s. 107-124 ISSN 1802-8152 R&D Projects: GA ČR(CZ) GAP404/11/0145 Institutional support: RVO:68378025 Keywords : informal care * family caregivers * sandwich generation Subject RIV: AO - Sociology, Demography

Výnosy korporátní daně v zemích OECD a faktory, které je ovlivňují

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Říhová, Lucie

2003-01-01

The purpose of this thesis is to run a panel regression analyzing the impact of economic, legislative and social factors on corporate tax revenues, as defined by existing empiric and theoretic literature. Literature which directly addresses factors influencing corporate income tax revenues is quite limited -- in respect of number of papers as well as in respect of the range of examined countries and/or time period. The latest and key papers include among others Clausing (2007), Devereux (2006...

Antropologia fotografii Zdjęcia artystów w literackim ujęciu Wisławy Szymborskiej, Zbigniewa Herberta i Andrzeja Stasiuka

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Cezary Zalewski

2007-12-01

Full Text Available The article discusses transpositions of photographs of artists contained in W. Szymborska's works Znieruchomienie [Demotioning], Z. Herbert's Pan Cogito z Marią Rasputin - próba kontaktu [Pan Cogito with Mary Rasputin - an attempt to contact] and A. Stasiuk's Jadąc do Babadag (Going to Babadag. The common feature of these three presentations consists in depriving or levelling the biographical context thanks to which general musings on human nature become possible. They lead to a conclusion on the uprooted character of human condition, which becomes deprived of its home (Stasiuk, mother country and culture (Herbert and even corporality (Szymborska. Due to this, man appears as an unrecognisable being, possible to capture exclusively in the temporal categories.

Výroba čokoládových cukrovinek a faktory ovlivňující jejich udržitelnost

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Jurková, Jena

2015-01-01

Bachelor thesis deals with the technology of production of chocolate and influences affecting their sustainability. There are described all process steps from the processing of cocoa beans to actual production of chocolate, which includes pressing, rolling, conching and tempering. Finally there is shown forming, cooling and packaging of chocolate products themselves. There is a brief history, characteristics of the cacao tree and its varieties and basic raw material for the production of choc...

An ab initio study of plutonium oxides surfaces; Etude ab initio des surfaces d'oxydes de Pu

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Jomard, G.; Bottin, F.; Amadon, B

2007-07-01

By means of first-principles calculations, we have studied the atomic structure as well as the thermodynamic stability of various plutonium dioxide surfaces in function of their environment (in terms of oxygen partial pressure and temperature). All these simulations have been performed with the ABINIT code. It is well known that DFT fails to describe correctly plutonium-based materials since 5f electrons in such systems are strongly correlated. In order to go beyond DFT, we have treated PuO{sub 2} and {beta}-Pu{sub 2}O{sub 3} in a DFT+U framework. We show that the couple of parameters (U,J) that works well for pure Pu is also well designed for describing ground state (GS) properties of these two oxides. The major improvement with respect with DFT is that we are able to predict an insulating GS in agreement with experiments. The presence of a gap in the DOS (Density of States) of plutonium oxides should play a significant role in the predicted surface reactivity. However, performing DFT+U calculations on surfaces of plutonium oxide from scratch was too ambitious. That is why we decided, as a first step, to study the stability of the (100), (110) and (111) surfaces of PuO{sub 2} in a DFT-GGA framework. For each of these orientations, we considered various terminations. These ab initio results have been introduced in a thermodynamic model which allows us to predict the relative stability of the different terminations as a function of temperature and oxygen partial pressure (p{sub O{sub 2}}). We conclude that at room temperature and for p{sub O{sub 2}}{approx}10 atm., the polar O{sub 2}-(100) termination is favoured. The stabilization of such a polar stoichiometric surface is surprising and should be confirmed by DFT+U calculations before any final conclusion. (authors)

An ab initio study of plutonium oxides surfaces

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Jomard, G.; Bottin, F.; Amadon, B.

2007-01-01

By means of first-principles calculations, we have studied the atomic structure as well as the thermodynamic stability of various plutonium dioxide surfaces in function of their environment (in terms of oxygen partial pressure and temperature). All these simulations have been performed with the ABINIT code. It is well known that DFT fails to describe correctly plutonium-based materials since 5f electrons in such systems are strongly correlated. In order to go beyond DFT, we have treated PuO 2 and β-Pu 2 O 3 in a DFT+U framework. We show that the couple of parameters (U,J) that works well for pure Pu is also well designed for describing ground state (GS) properties of these two oxides. The major improvement with respect with DFT is that we are able to predict an insulating GS in agreement with experiments. The presence of a gap in the DOS (Density of States) of plutonium oxides should play a significant role in the predicted surface reactivity. However, performing DFT+U calculations on surfaces of plutonium oxide from scratch was too ambitious. That is why we decided, as a first step, to study the stability of the (100), (110) and (111) surfaces of PuO 2 in a DFT-GGA framework. For each of these orientations, we considered various terminations. These ab initio results have been introduced in a thermodynamic model which allows us to predict the relative stability of the different terminations as a function of temperature and oxygen partial pressure (p O 2 ). We conclude that at room temperature and for p O 2 ∼10 atm., the polar O 2 -(100) termination is favoured. The stabilization of such a polar stoichiometric surface is surprising and should be confirmed by DFT+U calculations before any final conclusion. (authors)

Some of the QRL team in UJ22 of the LHC tunnel, where the last sector of the cryogenic distribution line was installed.

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Viviane Li

2006-01-01

The cryogenic distribution line "the QRL" is a circle built in 8 sectors, each approximately 3 km in length. It will circulate helium in liquid and gas phases, at different temperatures and pressures, to provide the cryogenic conditions for the superconducting magnets in the LHC tunnel.

Strategie zvládání ve vztahu k aspektům vynořující se dospělosti

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Baumgartner, František; Karaffová, Eva

2012-01-01

Roč. 47, 1-2 (2012), s. 11-25 ISSN 1803-8670 R&D Projects: GA ČR GA406/09/2096 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z70250504 Keywords : emerging adulthood * identity exploration * coping strategies Subject RIV: AN - Psychology

Právní postavení osob pečujících o děti na trhu práce

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Seemanová, Jana

2017-01-01

Legal status of persons taking care of children in the labor market This dissertation deals with the legal status of persons taking care of children with respect to their participation in the labor market. The dissertation provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal status of these persons, focusing especially on the employees' work-life balance. The dissertation deals in particular with the issues of working conditions of pregnant women, breastfeeding employees and employed mothers in the...

Model-model Perencanaan Strategik

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Amirin, Tatang M

2005-01-01

The process of strategic planning, used to be called as long-term planning, consists of several components, including strategic analysis, setting strategic direction (covering of mission, vision, and values), and action planning. Many writers develop models representing the steps of the strategic planning process, i.e. basic planning model, problem-based planning model, scenario model, and organic or self-organizing model.

Objective-prism spectrophotometry of quasars

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Clowes, R.G.

1980-01-01

A procedure is derived for obtaining low-resolution spectrophotometry of quasars directly from the objective-prism plates on which they were discovered. Measurements with a PDS microdensitometer of approximately 130 quasar candidates in approximately the central 19 square degrees of the UK Schmidt prism plate UJ3682P were used in the application of the procedure. The success of the objective-prism spectrophotometry is demonstrated in a comparison with 12 slit spectra. Redshifts and equivalent widths can be determined with typical discrepancies of 1% and 40% respectively. This work on objective-prism spectrophotometry leads to a quantification of the selection effects that operate in the searches for emission-line objects on objective-prism plates. The quantification successfully explains an apparent discrepancy in the detection efficiencies of the CTIO-4m and Curtis Schmidt surveys for quasars. Spectra of quasars that were observed with the Image Photon Counting System on the Anglo-Australian Telescope are presented. The observations of quasars with broad absorption troughs indicate the ejection of matter with velocities up to approximately 22000kms -1 and with velocity dispersions up to approximately 11000kms -1 . Data on the wavelength dependences of the contrast γ and the grain response function g of the Kodak emulsion IIIaJ are presented. (author)

Bulk photovoltaic effect in epitaxial (K, Nb) substituted BiFeO3 thin films

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Agarwal, Radhe; Zheng, Fan; Sharma, Yogesh; Hong, Seungbum; Rappe, Andrew; Katiyar, Ram

We studied the bulk photovoltaic effect in epitaxial (K, Nb) modified BiFeO3 (BKFNO) thin films using theoretical and experimental methods. Epitaxial BKFNO thin films were grown by pulsed laser deposition (PLD). First, we have performed first principles density function theory (DFT) using DFT +U method to calculate electronic band structure, including Hubbard-Ueff (Ueff =U-J) correction into Hamiltonian. The electronic band structure calculations showed a direct band gap at 1.9 eV and a defect level at 1.7 eV (in a 40 atom BKFNO supercell), sufficiently lower in comparison to the experimentally observed values. Furthermore, the piezoforce microscopy (PFM) measurements indicated the presence of striped polydomains in BKFNO thin films. Angle-resolved PFM measurements were also performed to find domain orientation and net polarization directions in these films. The experimental studies of photovoltaic effect in BKNFO films showed a short circuit current of 59 micro amp/cm2 and open circuit voltage of 0.78 V. We compared our experimental results with first principles shift current theory calculations of bulk photovoltaic effect (BPVE).The synergy between theory and experimental results provided a realization of significant role of BPVE in order to understand the photovoltaic mechanism in ferroelectrics.

Doping w sporcie jako problem etyczno-społeczny = Doping in sport as a problem ethical and social

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Aleksandra Lewandowska

2016-07-01

  Streszczenie: Celem pracy jest omówienie zagadnienia dopingu stosowanego w sporcie w kontekście prawdopodobnych konsekwencji społecznych związanych z jego stosowaniem, jak również na płaszczyźnie biomedycznej związanej z dynamicznym rozwojem technologii biomedycznych w obszarze wzmocnień ludzkiego organizmu. Poza analizą zagadnienia jakości „zdopingowanego sportu” w perspektywie rozstrzygnięć bioetycznych w tekście przywołane zostały statystyki ukazujące zastosowanie dopingu w sporcie, w ujęciu tak czasowym, jak również przestrzennym.   Słowa kluczowe: sport, doping, doping genetyczny, etyka w sporcie, jakość w sporcie.   Abstract: The article presents the issues of doping in sport used in the context of possible social consequences associated with its use, as well as at the level of biomedical related to the rapid development of biomedical technologies in area of human  body enhancement. In addition to the analysis of quality issues "sport enhancement" in the perspective of bioethical resolving, in the text refers to statistics showing the use of doping in sport, in terms both time as well as spatial.   Key words: sports, doping, gene doping, ethics in sport, quality in sport.

R2E - Experience and outlook for 2012

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Brugger, M.; Calviani, M.; Mekki, J.; Spiezia, G.

2012-01-01

In 2011 the very successful LHC operation provided valuable input for the detailed analysis of radiation levels and radiation-induced equipment failures. About 70 beam dumps were provoked by radiation effects on electronic equipment causing a downtime for the machine of about 400 hours Radiation levels around LHC critical areas and the LHC tunnel were studied in detail and compared to available simulation results, as well as put in perspective to LHC operation parameters. Observed radiation-induced failures were not only analyzed in detail, but already addressed through early relocation measures and patch-solutions on the equipment level. Both improvements continued during this Winter Break together with the installation of heavy shielding around the RBs and UJs in Point 1. Based on measured radiation levels, calculations for the shielding improvements, and expected operational parameters, this report provides an update on the expected radiation levels around LHC critical areas. It briefly summarizes the mitigation measures and equipment patches already performed and provides an estimate on the expected equipment failure rates during 2012 operation. Required beam and measurement studies are highlighted in order to further improve the predictions of both radiation levels and expected equipment failures, the latter driving the chosen mitigation actions for Long Shutdown 1 - LS1. (authors)

Od misji do strategii personalnej biblioteki. Studium teoretyczne

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Małgorzata Dąbrowicz

2010-01-01

Full Text Available Tematem artykułu jest próba ujęcia koncepcji strategicznego zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi w bibliotece jako jednego z najnowszych i dynamicznie rozwijających się obszarów teorii i praktyki sprawowania funkcji personalnej organizacji. Koncepcja ta jest połączeniem tradycyjnego zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi i zarządzania strategicznego. Punktem wyjścia dla zarządzania strategicznego w bibliotece jest sformułowanie misji, na podstawie której opracowuje się strategię. W ramach ogólnej strategii biblioteki powstają jej strategie funkcjonalne, m.in. strategia personalna. W artykule omówiono pojęcie i rodzaje strategii zasobów ludzkich, a także substrategii personalnych wyprowadzonych z poszczególnych funkcji (subdziedzin zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi. Przedstawiono wzajemne zależności między strategią personalną a strategią ogólną organizacji, zwrócono też uwagę na ich integralny związek. Wskazano na głównych kreatorów strategii zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi w bibliotece. Podkreślono także znaczenie opracowania strategii personalnej dla realizacji celów strategicznych biblioteki.

Stabilizacja pokrywy lodowej poprzez redukcję odpływu ze Zbiornika Włocławek

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Tomasz Kolerski

2015-03-01

Full Text Available Elektrownie i zbiorniki wodne położone w rejonach, gdzie mamy do czynienia ze zjawiskami lodowymi, wymagają specyficznego działania w celu efektywnego zarządzania nimi w sezonie zimowym. Pokrywa lodowa prowadzi do nieuniknionych strat w produkcji energii elektrycznej, jednak strata ta może być zminimalizowana poprzez utworzenie stosunkowo gładkiej pokrywy. Można to uzyskać poprzez odpowiednią eksploatację budowli piętrzącej. Aby uniknąć problemów związanych z blokowaniem ujęć wody poprzez ich obmarzanie, należy prowadzić działania w celu ograniczenia produkcji śryżu w zbiorniku wodnym. Na skutek istnienia ciągłej pokrywy lodowej woda będzie izolowana od czynników atmosferycznych, co przełoży się na brak śryżu w zbiorniku. Na przykładzie zbiornika wodnego Włocławek wykazano skuteczność czasowego zmniejszenia natężenia przepływu przez stopień wodny w celu stabilizacji gładkiej pokrywy lodowej. Symulacje przeprowadzono przy wykorzystaniu modelu matematycznego DynaRICE, wykalibrowanego dla rozpatrywanego obszaru.

Model-to-model interface for multiscale materials modeling

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Antonelli, Perry Edward [Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA (United States)

2017-12-17

A low-level model-to-model interface is presented that will enable independent models to be linked into an integrated system of models. The interface is based on a standard set of functions that contain appropriate export and import schemas that enable models to be linked with no changes to the models themselves. These ideas are presented in the context of a specific multiscale material problem that couples atomistic-based molecular dynamics calculations to continuum calculations of fluid ow. These simulations will be used to examine the influence of interactions of the fluid with an adjacent solid on the fluid ow. The interface will also be examined by adding it to an already existing modeling code, Large-scale Atomic/Molecular Massively Parallel Simulator (LAMMPS) and comparing it with our own molecular dynamics code.

An analysis of school physical activity in adolescent girls [Analýza školní pohybové aktivity adolescentních dívek

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Krystyna Górna-Łukasik

2011-06-01

increase of girls´ participation in organized PA outside of school and PA at weekends.[VÝCHODISKA: Je dostatečně prokázané, že pohybová aktivita (PA má pozitivní vliv na zdraví člověka. Z pohybově aktivního dítěte s vysokou pravděpodobností vyroste i pohybově aktivní dospělý jedinec. Se zvyšujícím se věkem zaznamenáváme u dětí a mládeže pokles PA. V období adolescence jsou dívky prokazatelně méně pohybově aktivní než chlapci a z tohoto důvodu jsou označovány z hlediska PA za rizikovou skupinu. CÍLE: Cílem studie je charakterizovat školní týdenní PA adolescentních dívek a zjistit vliv participace ve vyučovacích jednotkách tělesné výchovy (VJTV na skladbu týdenní PA. METODIKA: Výzkum byl realizován za pomocí přístroje Actigraph společně se zápisem do záznamního archu po dobu pěti školních a dvou víkendových dní. VÝSLEDKY: Výsledky ukazují, že dívky účastnící se dvou nebo více VJTV vykazují celkově vyšší úroveň školní PA a i více času ve škole stráví intenzivnější PA, než dívky účastnící se jedné nebo žádné VJTV v průběhu týdne. Středně zatěžující PA (3 - 6 MET strávily všechny dívky ve škole průměrně 10 minut a intenzivní PA (6 - 12 MET průměrně 0,6 minut. Nejvíce času ve škole strávily dívky pohybovou inaktivitou, průměrně 125 minut. S přihlédnutím ke zdravotním doporučením určeným této věkové kategorii (sedmkrát týdně 60 minut středně zatěžující a třikrát týdně 20 minut intenzivní PA naše výsledky potvrzují, že PA adolescentních dívek je oprávněně předmětem řady výzkumů a studií. Zároveň výsledky naznačují, že škola a s ní spojená PA (vyučovací jednotky TV má stále v edukačním systému nezastupitelnou roli z hlediska celkové úrovně PA a zdravého životního stylu adolescentních dívek. ZÁVĚRY: Zvýšení úrovně PA adolescentních dívek spatřujeme v navýšení PA

Models and role models.

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ten Cate, Jacob M

2015-01-01

Developing experimental models to understand dental caries has been the theme in our research group. Our first, the pH-cycling model, was developed to investigate the chemical reactions in enamel or dentine, which lead to dental caries. It aimed to leverage our understanding of the fluoride mode of action and was also utilized for the formulation of oral care products. In addition, we made use of intra-oral (in situ) models to study other features of the oral environment that drive the de/remineralization balance in individual patients. This model addressed basic questions, such as how enamel and dentine are affected by challenges in the oral cavity, as well as practical issues related to fluoride toothpaste efficacy. The observation that perhaps fluoride is not sufficiently potent to reduce dental caries in the present-day society triggered us to expand our knowledge in the bacterial aetiology of dental caries. For this we developed the Amsterdam Active Attachment biofilm model. Different from studies on planktonic ('single') bacteria, this biofilm model captures bacteria in a habitat similar to dental plaque. With data from the combination of these models, it should be possible to study separate processes which together may lead to dental caries. Also products and novel agents could be evaluated that interfere with either of the processes. Having these separate models in place, a suggestion is made to design computer models to encompass the available information. Models but also role models are of the utmost importance in bringing and guiding research and researchers. 2015 S. Karger AG, Basel

Leisure time, occupational, domestic, and commuting physical activity of inhabitants of the Czech Republic aged 55-69: Influence of socio-demographic and environmental factors [Pohybová aktivita obyvatel České republiky ve věku 55-69 let prováděná v rámci volného času, zaměstnání, v domácnosti a při přesunech: Vliv socio-demografických a environmentálních faktorů

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Jana Pelclová

2009-09-01

Full Text Available BACKGROUND: The assessment of multiple domains of physical activity is considered to be necessary for global physical activity surveillance and might be useful for the recognition of the effects of physical activity on health. OBJECTIVE: The aims of this study were twofold: firstly to analyze moderate physical activity and walking within the leisure time, domestic, occupational and transport related domains of the inhabitants of the Czech Republic aged 55–69, and secondly, to investigate the socio-demographic and environmental factors which can influence meeting physical activity recommendations in leisure time, domestic, occupational and transport related domains. METHODS: The long version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ was used to assess physical activity in 320 randomly selected inhabitants of the Czech Republic aged 55–69. They also answered additional questions on socio-demographic and environmental factors. RESULTS: Meeting moderate physical activity recommendations was significantly associated with elementary education, the age group 55–59 (compared to the age group 65–69, living in a house and non smoking whereas the likelihood of meeting the walking recommendation was connected only with having an occupation. Different socio-demographic and environmental factors were associated with moderate physical activity and walking within different domains. CONCLUSIONS: These factors should be taken into consideration, particularly when creating a successful PA promotion strategy tailored to Czech national specifics. [VÝCHODISKA: Výzkum pohybové aktivity z hlediska odlišných oblastí života se jeví jako přínosný pro celosvětové komparační studie a pomáhá detailněji zjišťovat efekt pohybové aktivity na zdraví člověka. CÍLE: Cíle této studie byly dva: za prvé analyzovat středně zatěžující pohybovou aktivitu a chůzi v rámci pohybových aktivit prováděných ve volném čase, v

Interaction involving the thymus and the hypothalamus-pituitary axis, immunomodulation by hormones

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Marković Ljiljana 2

2004-01-01

production of pituitary hormones, as well as the expression of their respective receptors by thymic cell [7-9]. The influence of gonadectomy on the humoral immunity has been controversial. All investigations agree that women have higher titres of all classes of circulating antibodies than men [1, 3]. The application of estrogens stimulated the formation of antibodies in the circulation [17]. Then, if there were no sex glands, the immune response of the individual would be enhanced. Both the cellular and the humoral immune response is more powerful in the adult normal women than in men of the same age. The immune response is different in different sexes meaning that there is a sexual dimorphism. This difference has not been noted before the puberty [4]. It has been noticed that the substitution therapy has alleviated the late skin hypersensitivity [9], The estrogens have also curtailed the rejection time of the transplant and all reactions in which T-effector lymphocytes have been involved. NK-cells and T-lymphocytes activities have been decreased by the action of estrogens, as well as the release of thymus hormones [27]. Cortical RE cells express a surface antigen, gp200-MR6, which plays a significant role in thymocyte differentiation [7, 9]. irrespectively of which pathway may be triggered by neuroendocrine factors, the effects are pleiotropic and result in modulation of the expression of several genes in different cell types. Thymic neuroendocrine polypep-tides are the source of self-antigens presented by MHC molecules enabling the differentiation of haematopoietic stem cells [10]. Thymic nurse cells also produce thymosins beta 3 and beta 4 and display a neuroendocrine cell specific immunophenotype (IP: Thy-1+, A2B5+, TT+TE4+, UJ13/A+, UJ127.11+, UJ167.11+, Š181.4+ and presence of common leukocyte antigen (CLA+ [7,16]. GH enhances thymocyte release from TNCs, as well as the reconstitution of these lymphoepithelial complexes [11]. Similar to its role as a regulator of bone

Hydrological models are mediating models

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Babel, L. V.; Karssenberg, D.

2013-08-01

Despite the increasing role of models in hydrological research and decision-making processes, only few accounts of the nature and function of models exist in hydrology. Earlier considerations have traditionally been conducted while making a clear distinction between physically-based and conceptual models. A new philosophical account, primarily based on the fields of physics and economics, transcends classes of models and scientific disciplines by considering models as "mediators" between theory and observations. The core of this approach lies in identifying models as (1) being only partially dependent on theory and observations, (2) integrating non-deductive elements in their construction, and (3) carrying the role of instruments of scientific enquiry about both theory and the world. The applicability of this approach to hydrology is evaluated in the present article. Three widely used hydrological models, each showing a different degree of apparent physicality, are confronted to the main characteristics of the "mediating models" concept. We argue that irrespective of their kind, hydrological models depend on both theory and observations, rather than merely on one of these two domains. Their construction is additionally involving a large number of miscellaneous, external ingredients, such as past experiences, model objectives, knowledge and preferences of the modeller, as well as hardware and software resources. We show that hydrological models convey the role of instruments in scientific practice by mediating between theory and the world. It results from these considerations that the traditional distinction between physically-based and conceptual models is necessarily too simplistic and refers at best to the stage at which theory and observations are steering model construction. The large variety of ingredients involved in model construction would deserve closer attention, for being rarely explicitly presented in peer-reviewed literature. We believe that devoting

Modeling Documents with Event Model

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Longhui Wang

2015-08-01

Full Text Available Currently deep learning has made great breakthroughs in visual and speech processing, mainly because it draws lessons from the hierarchical mode that brain deals with images and speech. In the field of NLP, a topic model is one of the important ways for modeling documents. Topic models are built on a generative model that clearly does not match the way humans write. In this paper, we propose Event Model, which is unsupervised and based on the language processing mechanism of neurolinguistics, to model documents. In Event Model, documents are descriptions of concrete or abstract events seen, heard, or sensed by people and words are objects in the events. Event Model has two stages: word learning and dimensionality reduction. Word learning is to learn semantics of words based on deep learning. Dimensionality reduction is the process that representing a document as a low dimensional vector by a linear mode that is completely different from topic models. Event Model achieves state-of-the-art results on document retrieval tasks.

Centile charts of motor development in girls aged between 7.5–19.5 from the Kujawsko-Pomorskie district Centilové stupnice motorického vývoje u dívek ve věku 7,5–19,5 roku z kujavsko-pomořského kraje

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Marek Napierała

2006-02-01

Full Text Available The aim of the research was to present motor development with the help of centile charts, where the centile curves determine particular parts of the population: 3, 10, 25, 50, 75, 90 and 97 percentile. The research was conducted in the spring of 2001. A survey of 11 803 girls aged between 7.5 and 19.5 years old, from various types of rural and urban schools of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie district, was conducted. Centile charts make it possible to observe the process of the development of the examined characteristic, to answer the question as to whether an individual is at the level which is characteristic of a certain age, and, in case of aberrations, to come to a conclusion that the process of growth is disturbed. While determining the centile position one can become familiar with the level of development of an individual against calendar individuals of the same age. The value of C50 determines the calendar age of an individual. The results of the empiric research shows that the curve of the individual development of a child "wanders" within some channels, which is quite normal and does not mean a distortion of development. Cílem výzkumů bylo představit motorický vývoj pomocí centilových stupnic, kdy centilové křivky určují jisté části populace: 3, 10, 25, 50, 75, 90 a 97 percentil. Výzkumy byly prováděny na jaře roku 2001. Týkaly se 11 803 dívek ve věku mezi 7,5 a 19,5 lety z různých typů venkovských a městských škol kujavsko-pomořského kraje. Centilové stupnice umožňují sledovat proces vývoje zkoumaných charakteristik, zodpovědět na otázku, zda se jednotlivec nachází na úrovni charakteristické pro určitý věk a – v případě odchylek – dospět k závěru, že proces růstu je narušený. Při stanovování centilové pozice je možno poznat úroveň vývoje jednotlivce ve srovnání s jednotlivci téhož kalendářního věku. Kalendářní věk jednotlivce určuje hodnota C50. Výsledky empirick

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Stanisław Piech

1989-12-01

Vorlesungen Andrzej Mytkowicz, ein Geistlicher und ehemaliger Universitatsprofessor fur christliche Soziologie in Lemberg, der sie bis 1938/39 fortsetzte. Zur Zeit der deutschen Besatzung, als die Krakauer Universitat bereits geschlossen war, wurde die Katcholische Soziallehre an den Priesterseminaren den Priesterseminaren fur die Diozese Krakau und Tschenstochau von Piwowarczyk unterrichtet. Nach Kriegsende ubernahm den Lehrauftrag an der JU wieder Mytkowicz und las daruber bis 1946/47. Von 1947 bis 1952 setzte diese Vortragsreihe Piwowarczyk fort, der zu dem Zeitpunkt auch Redaktionsmitglied der katholischen Wochenschrift "Tygodnik Powszechny" war. In dem Studienjahr 1952/53 wurde Piwowarczyk von Bolesław Kominek, dem spateren Kardinal und Erzbischof-Metropolit von Wrocław abgelost. Im letzten Jahr vor der Abschaffung der Theologischen Fakultat an der UJ hielt diese Vortrage Karol Wojtyła, der spatere Krakauer Erzbischof und Papst Johannes-Paul II. Obgleich in dem Zeitraum 1910-1954 die Katholische Soziallehre an der UJ nur 15 Oahre lang an einen eigens dafur eingerichteten Lehrstuhl unterrichtet werden konnte, hatte die Theologische Fakultat das Gluck, dafur jeweils die besten Wissenschaftler zu gewinnen, die - wie Zimmermann, Piwowarczyk und nicht zuletzt auch Karol Wojtyła - bis heute sehr bekannt sind.

Nudności i wymioty

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Anna Mokrowiecka

2010-12-01

Full Text Available Nudności są nieprzyjemnym, niebolesnym odczuciem silnej, nieodpartej potrzeby zwymiotowania, z kolei wymioty polegają na gwałtownym wydaleniu treści żołądka przez usta w wyniku silnych skurczów mięśni brzucha i klatki piersiowej. Nudności i wymioty mogą występować niezależnie od siebie, ale najczęściej są ze sobą powiązane. Nudności i wymioty powstają w odpowiedzi zarówno na bodźce fizjologiczne, jak i patologiczne. Zwykle jednak przewlekłe nudności i wymioty są objawem chorób przewodu pokarmowego lub innych narządów. Choroby przewodu pokarmowego i otrzewnej stanowią szeroką grupę chorób wywołujących nudności i wymioty, począwszy od nieżytu żołądkowo-jelitowego o ostrym infekcyjnym tle, przez zatrucie pokarmowe i nadwrażliwość pokarmową, do stanów ostrych – niedrożności jelita cienkiego lub/i grubego. Leki i toksyny, między innymi cytostatyki, są jedną z najczęstszych przyczyn nudności i wymiotów. Wśród innych przyczyn nudności i wymiotów można wymienić: choroby OUN prowadzące do zwiększenia ciśnienia śródczaszkowego, choroby endokrynologiczne i metaboliczne (mocznica, kwasica ketonowa w cukrzycy, choroby tarczycy i przytarczyc oraz choroba Addisona, zawał ściany dolnej mięśnia sercowego, nudności i wymioty pooperacyjne. Nudności i wymioty jako choroby czynnościowe zostały ujęte w III kryteriach rzymskich w punkcie „Choroby czynnościowe żołądka i dwunastnicy”. W diagnostyce różnicowej należy uwzględnić czas trwania wymiotów, czas pomiędzy posiłkiem a wystąpieniem wymiotów, a także charakter treści wymiocin i inne objawy towarzyszące. Wywiad i badanie fizykalne dostarczają zwykle wystarczających informacji do postawienia prawidłowej diagnozy i ustalenia leczenia u większości chorych cierpiących na nudności i wymioty. Niektórzy pacjenci wymagają jednak badań laboratoryjnych, obrazowych i endoskopowych przed zastosowaniem odpowiedniej

Semiparametric modeling: Correcting low-dimensional model error in parametric models

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Berry, Tyrus; Harlim, John

2016-01-01

In this paper, a semiparametric modeling approach is introduced as a paradigm for addressing model error arising from unresolved physical phenomena. Our approach compensates for model error by learning an auxiliary dynamical model for the unknown parameters. Practically, the proposed approach consists of the following steps. Given a physics-based model and a noisy data set of historical observations, a Bayesian filtering algorithm is used to extract a time-series of the parameter values. Subsequently, the diffusion forecast algorithm is applied to the retrieved time-series in order to construct the auxiliary model for the time evolving parameters. The semiparametric forecasting algorithm consists of integrating the existing physics-based model with an ensemble of parameters sampled from the probability density function of the diffusion forecast. To specify initial conditions for the diffusion forecast, a Bayesian semiparametric filtering method that extends the Kalman-based filtering framework is introduced. In difficult test examples, which introduce chaotically and stochastically evolving hidden parameters into the Lorenz-96 model, we show that our approach can effectively compensate for model error, with forecasting skill comparable to that of the perfect model.

Vector models and generalized SYK models

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Peng, Cheng [Department of Physics, Brown University,Providence RI 02912 (United States)

2017-05-23

We consider the relation between SYK-like models and vector models by studying a toy model where a tensor field is coupled with a vector field. By integrating out the tensor field, the toy model reduces to the Gross-Neveu model in 1 dimension. On the other hand, a certain perturbation can be turned on and the toy model flows to an SYK-like model at low energy. A chaotic-nonchaotic phase transition occurs as the sign of the perturbation is altered. We further study similar models that possess chaos and enhanced reparameterization symmetries.

Průzkum poptávky po GMO a analýza faktorů ovlivňujících poptávku

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Jankech, Aleš

2007-01-01

Tato práce se zabývá poptávkou po GMO. Přináší základní informace o GMO, vyjmenovává třídy GMO a především blíže rozebírá významné negativní a pozitivní vlivy, které působí na poptávku GMO. Práce obsahuje analýzu poptávky po GMO z dat získaných dotazníkovým šetřením.

Wybrane zagadnienia dotyczące pomiaru, wyceny,ewidencji i ujęcia w sprawozdawczości kapitału intelektualnego. Artykuł polemiczny  

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Ewa Chojnacka

2015-09-01

Full Text Available Celem niniejszego artykułu jest odniesienie wybranych propozycji, zawartych w publikacji Lesława Niemczyka Rachunkowość finansowa aktywów kompetencyjnych i kapitału intelektualnego. Nowy dział rachunkowości, do istniejących w literaturze przedmiotu koncepcji. W opracowaniu omówiono zagadnienie wartości przedsiębiorstwa, przedstawiono wybrane definicje kapitału intelektualnego oraz wybrane koncepcje metod jego pomiaru i wyceny. Odniesiono się do zagadnień związanych z ewidencją i sprawozdawczością dotyczącą kapitału intelektualnego w księgach organizacji. W publikacji dokonano ponadto analizy podobieństw i różnic poruszanych zagadnień w odniesieniu do krajowej i zagranicznej literatury przedmiotu, a także istniejących regulacji prawnych i standardów.

[Bone remodeling and modeling/mini-modeling.

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Hasegawa, Tomoka; Amizuka, Norio

Modeling, adapting structures to loading by changing bone size and shapes, often takes place in bone of the fetal and developmental stages, while bone remodeling-replacement of old bone into new bone-is predominant in the adult stage. Modeling can be divided into macro-modeling(macroscopic modeling)and mini-modeling(microscopic modeling). In the cellular process of mini-modeling, unlike bone remodeling, bone lining cells, i.e., resting flattened osteoblasts covering bone surfaces will become active form of osteoblasts, and then, deposit new bone onto the old bone without mediating osteoclastic bone resorption. Among the drugs for osteoporotic treatment, eldecalcitol(a vitamin D3 analog)and teriparatide(human PTH[1-34])could show mini-modeling based bone formation. Histologically, mature, active form of osteoblasts are localized on the new bone induced by mini-modeling, however, only a few cell layer of preosteoblasts are formed over the newly-formed bone, and accordingly, few osteoclasts are present in the region of mini-modeling. In this review, histological characteristics of bone remodeling and modeling including mini-modeling will be introduced.

ROCK PROPERTIES MODEL ANALYSIS MODEL REPORT

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Clinton Lum

2002-01-01

The purpose of this Analysis and Model Report (AMR) is to document Rock Properties Model (RPM) 3.1 with regard to input data, model methods, assumptions, uncertainties and limitations of model results, and qualification status of the model. The report also documents the differences between the current and previous versions and validation of the model. The rock properties models are intended principally for use as input to numerical physical-process modeling, such as of ground-water flow and/or radionuclide transport. The constraints, caveats, and limitations associated with this model are discussed in the appropriate text sections that follow. This work was conducted in accordance with the following planning documents: WA-0344, ''3-D Rock Properties Modeling for FY 1998'' (SNL 1997, WA-0358), ''3-D Rock Properties Modeling for FY 1999'' (SNL 1999), and the technical development plan, Rock Properties Model Version 3.1, (CRWMS MandO 1999c). The Interim Change Notice (ICNs), ICN 02 and ICN 03, of this AMR were prepared as part of activities being conducted under the Technical Work Plan, TWP-NBS-GS-000003, ''Technical Work Plan for the Integrated Site Model, Process Model Report, Revision 01'' (CRWMS MandO 2000b). The purpose of ICN 03 is to record changes in data input status due to data qualification and verification activities. These work plans describe the scope, objectives, tasks, methodology, and implementing procedures for model construction. The constraints, caveats, and limitations associated with this model are discussed in the appropriate text sections that follow. The work scope for this activity consists of the following: (1) Conversion of the input data (laboratory measured porosity data, x-ray diffraction mineralogy, petrophysical calculations of bound water, and petrophysical calculations of porosity) for each borehole into stratigraphic coordinates; (2) Re-sampling and merging of data sets; (3) Development of geostatistical simulations of porosity; (4

Terapia indywidualna i rodzinna w pracy z dziećmi z lękiem nocnym

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Małgorzata Talarczyk

2014-06-01

Full Text Available W artykule została opisana terapia indywidualna i rodzinna, prowadzona w przypadku zgłaszanych przez rodziców zaburzeń snu u dzieci. Objawy dotyczyły dzieci w wieku 7–12 lat i polegały na trudnościach w zasypianiu bez fizycznej bliskości rodzica lub wybudzaniu się dziecka w nocy i odczuwaniu lęku oraz potrzeby bliskiej obecności rodzica. Prezentowany model psychoterapii został opracowany przez autorkę w oparciu o wieloletnią praktykę kliniczną. Terapia była prowadzona ambulatoryjnie: psychoterapia rodzinna w podejściu systemowym, natomiast terapia indywidualna dziecka – w podejściu behawioralno-poznawczym. Zarówno terapię indywidualną, jak i rodzinną prowadziła jedna terapeutka, co zgodnie z przyjętym założeniem, aby różne formy terapii realizowane były przez różnych terapeutów, może budzić kontrowersje. Autorka podaje powody uzasadniające prowadzenie psychoterapii dziecka i terapii rodzinnej przez jednego terapeutę, powołując się na wielopoziomowy integracyjny model terapii Larry’ego Feldmana. W wielopoziomowym modelu integracyjnym Feldman podkreśla, iż w problemach dziecięco-młodzieżowych szczególne znaczenie ma łączenie psychoterapii indywidualnej i terapii rodzinnej, zarówno w diagnostyce klinicznej, jak i w rozwiązywaniu problemów emocjonalnych, behawioralnych oraz interakcyjnych. Diagnostyczne rozmowy indywidualne wnoszą cenne informacje dotyczące obszarów intrapsychicznych, co umożliwia stawianie hipotez oraz ich weryfikowanie w procesie terapii indywidualnej. Natomiast konsultacyjno-diagnostyczne sesje rodzinne pozwalają na stawianie hipotez dotyczących relacji rodzinnych oraz ich udziału wrozwoju lub podtrzymywaniu problemów. Zdaniem autorki artykułu wpracy terapeutycznej z dziećmi i młodzieżą szczególnie cenne jest zwracanie uwagi zarówno na procesy intrapsychiczne, jak i interpersonalne, gdyż są one w okresie rozwojowym ze sobą ściśle powiązane, są te

Automated protein structure modeling with SWISS-MODEL Workspace and the Protein Model Portal.

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Bordoli, Lorenza; Schwede, Torsten

2012-01-01

Comparative protein structure modeling is a computational approach to build three-dimensional structural models for proteins using experimental structures of related protein family members as templates. Regular blind assessments of modeling accuracy have demonstrated that comparative protein structure modeling is currently the most reliable technique to model protein structures. Homology models are often sufficiently accurate to substitute for experimental structures in a wide variety of applications. Since the usefulness of a model for specific application is determined by its accuracy, model quality estimation is an essential component of protein structure prediction. Comparative protein modeling has become a routine approach in many areas of life science research since fully automated modeling systems allow also nonexperts to build reliable models. In this chapter, we describe practical approaches for automated protein structure modeling with SWISS-MODEL Workspace and the Protein Model Portal.

Geologic Framework Model Analysis Model Report

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R. Clayton

2000-12-19

The purpose of this report is to document the Geologic Framework Model (GFM), Version 3.1 (GFM3.1) with regard to data input, modeling methods, assumptions, uncertainties, limitations, and validation of the model results, qualification status of the model, and the differences between Version 3.1 and previous versions. The GFM represents a three-dimensional interpretation of the stratigraphy and structural features of the location of the potential Yucca Mountain radioactive waste repository. The GFM encompasses an area of 65 square miles (170 square kilometers) and a volume of 185 cubic miles (771 cubic kilometers). The boundaries of the GFM were chosen to encompass the most widely distributed set of exploratory boreholes (the Water Table or WT series) and to provide a geologic framework over the area of interest for hydrologic flow and radionuclide transport modeling through the unsaturated zone (UZ). The depth of the model is constrained by the inferred depth of the Tertiary-Paleozoic unconformity. The GFM was constructed from geologic map and borehole data. Additional information from measured stratigraphy sections, gravity profiles, and seismic profiles was also considered. This interim change notice (ICN) was prepared in accordance with the Technical Work Plan for the Integrated Site Model Process Model Report Revision 01 (CRWMS M&O 2000). The constraints, caveats, and limitations associated with this model are discussed in the appropriate text sections that follow. The GFM is one component of the Integrated Site Model (ISM) (Figure l), which has been developed to provide a consistent volumetric portrayal of the rock layers, rock properties, and mineralogy of the Yucca Mountain site. The ISM consists of three components: (1) Geologic Framework Model (GFM); (2) Rock Properties Model (RPM); and (3) Mineralogic Model (MM). The ISM merges the detailed project stratigraphy into model stratigraphic units that are most useful for the primary downstream models and the

Geologic Framework Model Analysis Model Report

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Clayton, R.

2000-01-01

The purpose of this report is to document the Geologic Framework Model (GFM), Version 3.1 (GFM3.1) with regard to data input, modeling methods, assumptions, uncertainties, limitations, and validation of the model results, qualification status of the model, and the differences between Version 3.1 and previous versions. The GFM represents a three-dimensional interpretation of the stratigraphy and structural features of the location of the potential Yucca Mountain radioactive waste repository. The GFM encompasses an area of 65 square miles (170 square kilometers) and a volume of 185 cubic miles (771 cubic kilometers). The boundaries of the GFM were chosen to encompass the most widely distributed set of exploratory boreholes (the Water Table or WT series) and to provide a geologic framework over the area of interest for hydrologic flow and radionuclide transport modeling through the unsaturated zone (UZ). The depth of the model is constrained by the inferred depth of the Tertiary-Paleozoic unconformity. The GFM was constructed from geologic map and borehole data. Additional information from measured stratigraphy sections, gravity profiles, and seismic profiles was also considered. This interim change notice (ICN) was prepared in accordance with the Technical Work Plan for the Integrated Site Model Process Model Report Revision 01 (CRWMS M and O 2000). The constraints, caveats, and limitations associated with this model are discussed in the appropriate text sections that follow. The GFM is one component of the Integrated Site Model (ISM) (Figure l), which has been developed to provide a consistent volumetric portrayal of the rock layers, rock properties, and mineralogy of the Yucca Mountain site. The ISM consists of three components: (1) Geologic Framework Model (GFM); (2) Rock Properties Model (RPM); and (3) Mineralogic Model (MM). The ISM merges the detailed project stratigraphy into model stratigraphic units that are most useful for the primary downstream models and

Model(ing) Law

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Carlson, Kerstin

The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) was the first and most celebrated of a wave of international criminal tribunals (ICTs) built in the 1990s designed to advance liberalism through international criminal law. Model(ing) Justice examines the case law of the ICTY...

Comparisons of Multilevel Modeling and Structural Equation Modeling Approaches to Actor-Partner Interdependence Model.

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Hong, Sehee; Kim, Soyoung

2018-01-01

There are basically two modeling approaches applicable to analyzing an actor-partner interdependence model: the multilevel modeling (hierarchical linear model) and the structural equation modeling. This article explains how to use these two models in analyzing an actor-partner interdependence model and how these two approaches work differently. As an empirical example, marital conflict data were used to analyze an actor-partner interdependence model. The multilevel modeling and the structural equation modeling produced virtually identical estimates for a basic model. However, the structural equation modeling approach allowed more realistic assumptions on measurement errors and factor loadings, rendering better model fit indices.

Translating building information modeling to building energy modeling using model view definition.

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Jeong, WoonSeong; Kim, Jong Bum; Clayton, Mark J; Haberl, Jeff S; Yan, Wei

2014-01-01

This paper presents a new approach to translate between Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Building Energy Modeling (BEM) that uses Modelica, an object-oriented declarative, equation-based simulation environment. The approach (BIM2BEM) has been developed using a data modeling method to enable seamless model translations of building geometry, materials, and topology. Using data modeling, we created a Model View Definition (MVD) consisting of a process model and a class diagram. The process model demonstrates object-mapping between BIM and Modelica-based BEM (ModelicaBEM) and facilitates the definition of required information during model translations. The class diagram represents the information and object relationships to produce a class package intermediate between the BIM and BEM. The implementation of the intermediate class package enables system interface (Revit2Modelica) development for automatic BIM data translation into ModelicaBEM. In order to demonstrate and validate our approach, simulation result comparisons have been conducted via three test cases using (1) the BIM-based Modelica models generated from Revit2Modelica and (2) BEM models manually created using LBNL Modelica Buildings library. Our implementation shows that BIM2BEM (1) enables BIM models to be translated into ModelicaBEM models, (2) enables system interface development based on the MVD for thermal simulation, and (3) facilitates the reuse of original BIM data into building energy simulation without an import/export process.

Translating Building Information Modeling to Building Energy Modeling Using Model View Definition

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WoonSeong Jeong

2014-01-01

Full Text Available This paper presents a new approach to translate between Building Information Modeling (BIM and Building Energy Modeling (BEM that uses Modelica, an object-oriented declarative, equation-based simulation environment. The approach (BIM2BEM has been developed using a data modeling method to enable seamless model translations of building geometry, materials, and topology. Using data modeling, we created a Model View Definition (MVD consisting of a process model and a class diagram. The process model demonstrates object-mapping between BIM and Modelica-based BEM (ModelicaBEM and facilitates the definition of required information during model translations. The class diagram represents the information and object relationships to produce a class package intermediate between the BIM and BEM. The implementation of the intermediate class package enables system interface (Revit2Modelica development for automatic BIM data translation into ModelicaBEM. In order to demonstrate and validate our approach, simulation result comparisons have been conducted via three test cases using (1 the BIM-based Modelica models generated from Revit2Modelica and (2 BEM models manually created using LBNL Modelica Buildings library. Our implementation shows that BIM2BEM (1 enables BIM models to be translated into ModelicaBEM models, (2 enables system interface development based on the MVD for thermal simulation, and (3 facilitates the reuse of original BIM data into building energy simulation without an import/export process.

Models Archive and ModelWeb at NSSDC

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Bilitza, D.; Papitashvili, N.; King, J. H.

2002-05-01

In addition to its large data holdings, NASA's National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC) also maintains an archive of space physics models for public use (ftp://nssdcftp.gsfc.nasa.gov/models/). The more than 60 model entries cover a wide range of parameters from the atmosphere, to the ionosphere, to the magnetosphere, to the heliosphere. The models are primarily empirical models developed by the respective model authors based on long data records from ground and space experiments. An online model catalog (http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/space/model/) provides information about these and other models and links to the model software if available. We will briefly review the existing model holdings and highlight some of its usages and users. In response to a growing need by the user community, NSSDC began to develop web-interfaces for the most frequently requested models. These interfaces enable users to compute and plot model parameters online for the specific conditions that they are interested in. Currently included in the Modelweb system (http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/space/model/) are the following models: the International Reference Ionosphere (IRI) model, the Mass Spectrometer Incoherent Scatter (MSIS) E90 model, the International Geomagnetic Reference Field (IGRF) and the AP/AE-8 models for the radiation belt electrons and protons. User accesses to both systems have been steadily increasing over the last years with occasional spikes prior to large scientific meetings. The current monthly rate is between 5,000 to 10,000 accesses for either system; in February 2002 13,872 accesses were recorded to the Modelsweb and 7092 accesses to the models archive.

Modelling the models

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Anaïs Schaeffer

2012-01-01

By analysing the production of mesons in the forward region of LHC proton-proton collisions, the LHCf collaboration has provided key information needed to calibrate extremely high-energy cosmic ray models.   Average transverse momentum (pT) as a function of rapidity loss ∆y. Black dots represent LHCf data and the red diamonds represent SPS experiment UA7 results. The predictions of hadronic interaction models are shown by open boxes (sibyll 2.1), open circles (qgsjet II-03) and open triangles (epos 1.99). Among these models, epos 1.99 shows the best overall agreement with the LHCf data. LHCf is dedicated to the measurement of neutral particles emitted at extremely small angles in the very forward region of LHC collisions. Two imaging calorimeters – Arm1 and Arm2 – take data 140 m either side of the ATLAS interaction point. “The physics goal of this type of analysis is to provide data for calibrating the hadron interaction models – the well-known &...

Model Manipulation for End-User Modelers

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Acretoaie, Vlad

, and transformations using their modeling notation and editor of choice. The VM* languages are implemented via a single execution engine, the VM* Runtime, built on top of the Henshin graph-based transformation engine. This approach combines the benefits of flexibility, maturity, and formality. To simplify model editor......End-user modelers are domain experts who create and use models as part of their work. They are typically not Software Engineers, and have little or no programming and meta-modeling experience. However, using model manipulation languages developed in the context of Model-Driven Engineering often...... requires such experience. These languages are therefore only used by a small subset of the modelers that could, in theory, benefit from them. The goals of this thesis are to substantiate this observation, introduce the concepts and tools required to overcome it, and provide empirical evidence in support...

Modeling energy-economy interactions using integrated models

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Uyterlinde, M.A.

1994-06-01

Integrated models are defined as economic energy models that consist of several submodels, either coupled by an interface module, or embedded in one large model. These models can be used for energy policy analysis. Using integrated models yields the following benefits. They provide a framework in which energy-economy interactions can be better analyzed than in stand-alone models. Integrated models can represent both energy sector technological details, as well as the behaviour of the market and the role of prices. Furthermore, the combination of modeling methodologies in one model can compensate weaknesses of one approach with strengths of another. These advantages motivated this survey of the class of integrated models. The purpose of this literature survey therefore was to collect and to present information on integrated models. To carry out this task, several goals were identified. The first goal was to give an overview of what is reported on these models in general. The second one was to find and describe examples of such models. Other goals were to find out what kinds of models were used as component models, and to examine the linkage methodology. Solution methods and their convergence properties were also a subject of interest. The report has the following structure. In chapter 2, a 'conceptual framework' is given. In chapter 3 a number of integrated models is described. In a table, a complete overview is presented of all described models. Finally, in chapter 4, the report is summarized, and conclusions are drawn regarding the advantages and drawbacks of integrated models. 8 figs., 29 refs

On the role of model structure in hydrological modeling : Understanding models

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Gharari, S.

2016-01-01

Modeling is an essential part of the science of hydrology. Models enable us to formulate what we know and perceive from the real world into a neat package. Rainfall-runoff models are abstract simplifications of how a catchment works. Within the research field of scientific rainfall-runoff modeling,

Evolution of computational models in BioModels Database and the Physiome Model Repository.

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Scharm, Martin; Gebhardt, Tom; Touré, Vasundra; Bagnacani, Andrea; Salehzadeh-Yazdi, Ali; Wolkenhauer, Olaf; Waltemath, Dagmar

2018-04-12

A useful model is one that is being (re)used. The development of a successful model does not finish with its publication. During reuse, models are being modified, i.e. expanded, corrected, and refined. Even small changes in the encoding of a model can, however, significantly affect its interpretation. Our motivation for the present study is to identify changes in models and make them transparent and traceable. We analysed 13734 models from BioModels Database and the Physiome Model Repository. For each model, we studied the frequencies and types of updates between its first and latest release. To demonstrate the impact of changes, we explored the history of a Repressilator model in BioModels Database. We observed continuous updates in the majority of models. Surprisingly, even the early models are still being modified. We furthermore detected that many updates target annotations, which improves the information one can gain from models. To support the analysis of changes in model repositories we developed MoSt, an online tool for visualisations of changes in models. The scripts used to generate the data and figures for this study are available from GitHub https://github.com/binfalse/BiVeS-StatsGenerator and as a Docker image at https://hub.docker.com/r/binfalse/bives-statsgenerator/ . The website https://most.bio.informatik.uni-rostock.de/ provides interactive access to model versions and their evolutionary statistics. The reuse of models is still impeded by a lack of trust and documentation. A detailed and transparent documentation of all aspects of the model, including its provenance, will improve this situation. Knowledge about a model's provenance can avoid the repetition of mistakes that others already faced. More insights are gained into how the system evolves from initial findings to a profound understanding. We argue that it is the responsibility of the maintainers of model repositories to offer transparent model provenance to their users.

Model documentation report: Transportation sector model of the National Energy Modeling System

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1994-03-01

This report documents the objectives, analytical approach and development of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) Transportation Model (TRAN). The report catalogues and describes the model assumptions, computational methodology, parameter estimation techniques, model source code, and forecast results generated by the model. This document serves three purposes. First, it is a reference document providing a detailed description of TRAN for model analysts, users, and the public. Second, this report meets the legal requirements of the Energy Information Administration (EIA) to provide adequate documentation in support of its statistical and forecast reports (Public Law 93-275, 57(b)(1)). Third, it permits continuity in model development by providing documentation from which energy analysts can undertake model enhancements, data updates, and parameter refinements.

Modeling complexes of modeled proteins.

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Anishchenko, Ivan; Kundrotas, Petras J; Vakser, Ilya A

2017-03-01

Structural characterization of proteins is essential for understanding life processes at the molecular level. However, only a fraction of known proteins have experimentally determined structures. This fraction is even smaller for protein-protein complexes. Thus, structural modeling of protein-protein interactions (docking) primarily has to rely on modeled structures of the individual proteins, which typically are less accurate than the experimentally determined ones. Such "double" modeling is the Grand Challenge of structural reconstruction of the interactome. Yet it remains so far largely untested in a systematic way. We present a comprehensive validation of template-based and free docking on a set of 165 complexes, where each protein model has six levels of structural accuracy, from 1 to 6 Å C α RMSD. Many template-based docking predictions fall into acceptable quality category, according to the CAPRI criteria, even for highly inaccurate proteins (5-6 Å RMSD), although the number of such models (and, consequently, the docking success rate) drops significantly for models with RMSD > 4 Å. The results show that the existing docking methodologies can be successfully applied to protein models with a broad range of structural accuracy, and the template-based docking is much less sensitive to inaccuracies of protein models than the free docking. Proteins 2017; 85:470-478. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Modeling styles in business process modeling

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Pinggera, J.; Soffer, P.; Zugal, S.; Weber, B.; Weidlich, M.; Fahland, D.; Reijers, H.A.; Mendling, J.; Bider, I.; Halpin, T.; Krogstie, J.; Nurcan, S.; Proper, E.; Schmidt, R.; Soffer, P.; Wrycza, S.

2012-01-01

Research on quality issues of business process models has recently begun to explore the process of creating process models. As a consequence, the question arises whether different ways of creating process models exist. In this vein, we observed 115 students engaged in the act of modeling, recording

Comparison: Binomial model and Black Scholes model

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Amir Ahmad Dar

2018-03-01

Full Text Available The Binomial Model and the Black Scholes Model are the popular methods that are used to solve the option pricing problems. Binomial Model is a simple statistical method and Black Scholes model requires a solution of a stochastic differential equation. Pricing of European call and a put option is a very difficult method used by actuaries. The main goal of this study is to differentiate the Binominal model and the Black Scholes model by using two statistical model - t-test and Tukey model at one period. Finally, the result showed that there is no significant difference between the means of the European options by using the above two models.

Modelling in Business Model design

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Simonse, W.L.

2013-01-01

It appears that business model design might not always produce a design or model as the expected result. However when designers are involved, a visual model or artefact is produced. To assist strategic managers in thinking about how they can act, the designers challenge is to combine strategy and

Modelling SDL, Modelling Languages

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Michael Piefel

2007-02-01

Full Text Available Today's software systems are too complex to implement them and model them using only one language. As a result, modern software engineering uses different languages for different levels of abstraction and different system aspects. Thus to handle an increasing number of related or integrated languages is the most challenging task in the development of tools. We use object oriented metamodelling to describe languages. Object orientation allows us to derive abstract reusable concept definitions (concept classes from existing languages. This language definition technique concentrates on semantic abstractions rather than syntactical peculiarities. We present a set of common concept classes that describe structure, behaviour, and data aspects of high-level modelling languages. Our models contain syntax modelling using the OMG MOF as well as static semantic constraints written in OMG OCL. We derive metamodels for subsets of SDL and UML from these common concepts, and we show for parts of these languages that they can be modelled and related to each other through the same abstract concepts.

Model integration and a theory of models

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Dolk, Daniel R.; Kottemann, Jeffrey E.

1993-01-01

Model integration extends the scope of model management to include the dimension of manipulation as well. This invariably leads to comparisons with database theory. Model integration is viewed from four perspectives: Organizational, definitional, procedural, and implementational. Strategic modeling is discussed as the organizational motivation for model integration. Schema and process integration are examined as the logical and manipulation counterparts of model integr...

Integrated Site Model Process Model Report

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Booth, T.

2000-01-01

The Integrated Site Model (ISM) provides a framework for discussing the geologic features and properties of Yucca Mountain, which is being evaluated as a potential site for a geologic repository for the disposal of nuclear waste. The ISM is important to the evaluation of the site because it provides 3-D portrayals of site geologic, rock property, and mineralogic characteristics and their spatial variabilities. The ISM is not a single discrete model; rather, it is a set of static representations that provide three-dimensional (3-D), computer representations of site geology, selected hydrologic and rock properties, and mineralogic-characteristics data. These representations are manifested in three separate model components of the ISM: the Geologic Framework Model (GFM), the Rock Properties Model (RPM), and the Mineralogic Model (MM). The GFM provides a representation of the 3-D stratigraphy and geologic structure. Based on the framework provided by the GFM, the RPM and MM provide spatial simulations of the rock and hydrologic properties, and mineralogy, respectively. Functional summaries of the component models and their respective output are provided in Section 1.4. Each of the component models of the ISM considers different specific aspects of the site geologic setting. Each model was developed using unique methodologies and inputs, and the determination of the modeled units for each of the components is dependent on the requirements of that component. Therefore, while the ISM represents the integration of the rock properties and mineralogy into a geologic framework, the discussion of ISM construction and results is most appropriately presented in terms of the three separate components. This Process Model Report (PMR) summarizes the individual component models of the ISM (the GFM, RPM, and MM) and describes how the three components are constructed and combined to form the ISM

Concept Modeling vs. Data modeling in Practice

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Madsen, Bodil Nistrup; Erdman Thomsen, Hanne

2015-01-01

This chapter shows the usefulness of terminological concept modeling as a first step in data modeling. First, we introduce terminological concept modeling with terminological ontologies, i.e. concept systems enriched with characteristics modeled as feature specifications. This enables a formal...... account of the inheritance of characteristics and allows us to introduce a number of principles and constraints which render concept modeling more coherent than earlier approaches. Second, we explain how terminological ontologies can be used as the basis for developing conceptual and logical data models....... We also show how to map from the various elements in the terminological ontology to elements in the data models, and explain the differences between the models. Finally the usefulness of terminological ontologies as a prerequisite for IT development and data modeling is illustrated with examples from...

Automated Protein Structure Modeling with SWISS-MODEL Workspace and the Protein Model Portal

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Bordoli, Lorenza; Schwede, Torsten

2012-01-01

Comparative protein structure modeling is a computational approach to build three-dimensional structural models for proteins using experimental structures of related protein family members as templates. Regular blind assessments of modeling accuracy have demonstrated that comparative protein structure modeling is currently the most reliable technique to model protein structures. Homology models are often sufficiently accurate to substitute for experimental structures in a wide variety of appl...

Model documentation report: Transportation sector model of the National Energy Modeling System

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1997-02-01

Over the past year, several modifications have been made to the NEMS Transportation Model, incorporating greater levels of detail and analysis in modules previously represented in the aggregate or under a profusion of simplifying assumptions. This document is intended to amend those sections of the Model Documentation Report (MDR) which describe these superseded modules. Significant changes have been implemented in the LDV Fuel Economy Model, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Model, the LDV Fleet Module, and the Highway Freight Model. The relevant sections of the MDR have been extracted from the original document, amended, and are presented in the following pages. A brief summary of the modifications follows: In the Fuel Economy Model, modifications have been made which permit the user to employ more optimistic assumptions about the commercial viability and impact of selected technological improvements. This model also explicitly calculates the fuel economy of an array of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV`s) which are subsequently used in the estimation of vehicle sales. In the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Model, the results of the Fuel Economy Model have been incorporated, and the program flows have been modified to reflect that fact. In the Light Duty Vehicle Fleet Module, the sales of vehicles to fleets of various size are endogenously calculated in order to provide a more detailed estimate of the impacts of EPACT legislation on the sales of AFV`s to fleets. In the Highway Freight Model, the previous aggregate estimation has been replaced by a detailed Freight Truck Stock Model, where travel patterns, efficiencies, and energy intensities are estimated by industrial grouping. Several appendices are provided at the end of this document, containing data tables and supplementary descriptions of the model development process which are not integral to an understanding of the overall model structure.

The IMACLIM model; Le modele IMACLIM

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2003-07-01

This document provides annexes to the IMACLIM model which propose an actualized description of IMACLIM, model allowing the design of an evaluation tool of the greenhouse gases reduction policies. The model is described in a version coupled with the POLES, technical and economical model of the energy industry. Notations, equations, sources, processing and specifications are proposed and detailed. (A.L.B.)

Modelling Practice

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Cameron, Ian; Gani, Rafiqul

2011-01-01

This chapter deals with the practicalities of building, testing, deploying and maintaining models. It gives specific advice for each phase of the modelling cycle. To do this, a modelling framework is introduced which covers: problem and model definition; model conceptualization; model data...... requirements; model construction; model solution; model verification; model validation and finally model deployment and maintenance. Within the adopted methodology, each step is discussedthrough the consideration of key issues and questions relevant to the modelling activity. Practical advice, based on many...

Leadership Models.

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Freeman, Thomas J.

This paper discusses six different models of organizational structure and leadership, including the scalar chain or pyramid model, the continuum model, the grid model, the linking pin model, the contingency model, and the circle or democratic model. Each model is examined in a separate section that describes the model and its development, lists…

Cognitive models embedded in system simulation models

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Siegel, A.I.; Wolf, J.J.

1982-01-01

If we are to discuss and consider cognitive models, we must first come to grips with two questions: (1) What is cognition; (2) What is a model. Presumably, the answers to these questions can provide a basis for defining a cognitive model. Accordingly, this paper first places these two questions into perspective. Then, cognitive models are set within the context of computer simulation models and a number of computer simulations of cognitive processes are described. Finally, pervasive issues are discussed vis-a-vis cognitive modeling in the computer simulation context

Better models are more effectively connected models

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Nunes, João Pedro; Bielders, Charles; Darboux, Frederic; Fiener, Peter; Finger, David; Turnbull-Lloyd, Laura; Wainwright, John

2016-04-01

The concept of hydrologic and geomorphologic connectivity describes the processes and pathways which link sources (e.g. rainfall, snow and ice melt, springs, eroded areas and barren lands) to accumulation areas (e.g. foot slopes, streams, aquifers, reservoirs), and the spatial variations thereof. There are many examples of hydrological and sediment connectivity on a watershed scale; in consequence, a process-based understanding of connectivity is crucial to help managers understand their systems and adopt adequate measures for flood prevention, pollution mitigation and soil protection, among others. Modelling is often used as a tool to understand and predict fluxes within a catchment by complementing observations with model results. Catchment models should therefore be able to reproduce the linkages, and thus the connectivity of water and sediment fluxes within the systems under simulation. In modelling, a high level of spatial and temporal detail is desirable to ensure taking into account a maximum number of components, which then enables connectivity to emerge from the simulated structures and functions. However, computational constraints and, in many cases, lack of data prevent the representation of all relevant processes and spatial/temporal variability in most models. In most cases, therefore, the level of detail selected for modelling is too coarse to represent the system in a way in which connectivity can emerge; a problem which can be circumvented by representing fine-scale structures and processes within coarser scale models using a variety of approaches. This poster focuses on the results of ongoing discussions on modelling connectivity held during several workshops within COST Action Connecteur. It assesses the current state of the art of incorporating the concept of connectivity in hydrological and sediment models, as well as the attitudes of modellers towards this issue. The discussion will focus on the different approaches through which connectivity

Uwarunkowania zaburzeń poznawczych powstających wskutek leczenia onkologicznego i wybrane sposoby terapii kognitywnej

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Magdalena Bury

2015-04-01

Full Text Available Jak wynika z aktualnych danych empirycznych, sytuację pacjenta cierpiącego na nowotwór mogą dodatkowo utrudniać współwystępujące zaburzenia poznawcze pojawiające się wskutek leczenia onkologicznego; zaburzenia te określa się jako chemobrain. Rezultaty badań są bardzo zróżnicowane – zarówno w zakresie powszechności zaburzeń poznawczych, ich nasilenia czy czasu trwania, jak i w zakresie czynników determinujących lub modyfikujących objawy dotyczące procesów poznawczych. Do mechanizmów bezpośrednio wpływających nawystąpienie zaburzeń poznawczych zalicza się czynniki neurotoksyczne, stres oksydacyjny, uszkodzenie DNA, zmiany hormonalne, dysregulację immunologiczną, zmiany naczyniowe ośrodkowego układu nerwowego, predyspozycje genetyczne. Pośrednio na powstawanie zaburzeń oddziałują natomiast mutacje genetyczne, cytokiny prozapalne, zespoły paranowotworowe, rodzaj leczenia, polimorfizm genetyczny, reaktywność immunologiczna, dieta, poziom hormonów i wcześniejsze zasoby poznawcze chorego. Celem artykułu jest analiza wyników badań wyjaśniających zróżnicowane skutki poznawcze leczenia onkologicznego, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem dysregulacji poziomu cytokin – mającej, jak się wydaje, istotny udział wpatogenezie objawów chemobrain. Omówiono także kilka podejść terapeutycznych wspomagających codzienne funkcjonowanie poznawcze pacjentów onkologicznych: trening MAAT (Memory and Attention Adaptation Training, metodę CBMEM (Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Everyday Memory, ćwiczenia C-Car and Strategy Training, metodę redukcji stresu MSBR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction i polski system RehaCom. Wszystkie wymienione propozycje mają na celu usprawnianie wybranych funkcji, takich jak uwaga albo pamięć, wzrost samoświadomości deficytów i poprawę samokontroli.

Constructive Epistemic Modeling: A Hierarchical Bayesian Model Averaging Method

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Tsai, F. T. C.; Elshall, A. S.

2014-12-01

Constructive epistemic modeling is the idea that our understanding of a natural system through a scientific model is a mental construct that continually develops through learning about and from the model. Using the hierarchical Bayesian model averaging (HBMA) method [1], this study shows that segregating different uncertain model components through a BMA tree of posterior model probabilities, model prediction, within-model variance, between-model variance and total model variance serves as a learning tool [2]. First, the BMA tree of posterior model probabilities permits the comparative evaluation of the candidate propositions of each uncertain model component. Second, systemic model dissection is imperative for understanding the individual contribution of each uncertain model component to the model prediction and variance. Third, the hierarchical representation of the between-model variance facilitates the prioritization of the contribution of each uncertain model component to the overall model uncertainty. We illustrate these concepts using the groundwater modeling of a siliciclastic aquifer-fault system. The sources of uncertainty considered are from geological architecture, formation dip, boundary conditions and model parameters. The study shows that the HBMA analysis helps in advancing knowledge about the model rather than forcing the model to fit a particularly understanding or merely averaging several candidate models. [1] Tsai, F. T.-C., and A. S. Elshall (2013), Hierarchical Bayesian model averaging for hydrostratigraphic modeling: Uncertainty segregation and comparative evaluation. Water Resources Research, 49, 5520-5536, doi:10.1002/wrcr.20428. [2] Elshall, A.S., and F. T.-C. Tsai (2014). Constructive epistemic modeling of groundwater flow with geological architecture and boundary condition uncertainty under Bayesian paradigm, Journal of Hydrology, 517, 105-119, doi: 10.1016/j.jhydrol.2014.05.027.

Models and role models

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ten Cate, J.M.

2015-01-01

Developing experimental models to understand dental caries has been the theme in our research group. Our first, the pH-cycling model, was developed to investigate the chemical reactions in enamel or dentine, which lead to dental caries. It aimed to leverage our understanding of the fluoride mode of

PROFESSOR ZDZISŁAW ŻYGULSKI JR.: AN OUTSTANDING PERSON, A GREAT PERSONALITY, A MUSEUM PROFESSIONAL, A RESEARCHER ON ANTIQUE WEAPONS, ORIENTAL ART AND EUROPEAN PAINTING (1921–2015

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2017-02-01

Full Text Available Professor Zdzisław Żygulski Jr. (1921–2015 was one of the most prominent Polish art historians of the second half of the 20th century. He treated the history of art as a broadly understood science of mankind and his artistic achievements. His name was recognised in global research on antique weapons, and among experts on Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci. He studied museums and Oriental art. He wrote 35 books, about 200 articles, and numerous essays on art; he wrote for the daily press about his artistic journeys through Europe, Japan and the United States. He illustrated his publications with his own photographs, and had a large set of slides. Żygulski created many exhibitions both at home and abroad presenting Polish art in which armour and oriental elements played an important role. He spent his youth in Lvov, and was expatriated to Cracow in 1945 together with his wife, the pottery artist and painter Eva Voelpel. He studied English philology and history of art at the Jagiellonian University (UJ, and was a student under Adam Bochnak and Vojeslav Molè. He was linked to the Czartoryski Museum in Cracow for his whole life; he worked there from 1949 until 2010, for the great majority of time as curator of the Arms and Armour Section. He devoted his whole life to the world of this museum, and wrote about its history and collections. Together with Prof. Zbigniew Bocheński, he set up the Association of Lovers of Old Armour and Flags, over which he presided from 1972 to 1998. He set up the Polish school of the study of militaria. He was a renowned and charismatic member of the circle of international researchers and lovers of militaria. He wrote the key texts in this field: Broń w dawnej Polsce na tle uzbrojenia Europy i Bliskiego Wschodu [Weapons in old Poland compared to armaments in Europe and the Near East], Stara broń w polskich zbiorach [Old weapons in Polish armouries], Polski mundur wojskowy [Polish military uniforms] (together with H

Multiscale musculoskeletal modelling, data–model fusion and electromyography-informed modelling

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Zhang, J.; Heidlauf, T.; Sartori, M.; Besier, T.; Röhrle, O.; Lloyd, D.

2016-01-01

This paper proposes methods and technologies that advance the state of the art for modelling the musculoskeletal system across the spatial and temporal scales; and storing these using efficient ontologies and tools. We present population-based modelling as an efficient method to rapidly generate individual morphology from only a few measurements and to learn from the ever-increasing supply of imaging data available. We present multiscale methods for continuum muscle and bone models; and efficient mechanostatistical methods, both continuum and particle-based, to bridge the scales. Finally, we examine both the importance that muscles play in bone remodelling stimuli and the latest muscle force prediction methods that use electromyography-assisted modelling techniques to compute musculoskeletal forces that best reflect the underlying neuromuscular activity. Our proposal is that, in order to have a clinically relevant virtual physiological human, (i) bone and muscle mechanics must be considered together; (ii) models should be trained on population data to permit rapid generation and use underlying principal modes that describe both muscle patterns and morphology; and (iii) these tools need to be available in an open-source repository so that the scientific community may use, personalize and contribute to the database of models. PMID:27051510

Atmospheric statistical dynamic models. Model performance: the Lawrence Livermore Laboratoy Zonal Atmospheric Model

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Potter, G.L.; Ellsaesser, H.W.; MacCracken, M.C.; Luther, F.M.

1978-06-01

Results from the zonal model indicate quite reasonable agreement with observation in terms of the parameters and processes that influence the radiation and energy balance calculations. The model produces zonal statistics similar to those from general circulation models, and has also been shown to produce similar responses in sensitivity studies. Further studies of model performance are planned, including: comparison with July data; comparison of temperature and moisture transport and wind fields for winter and summer months; and a tabulation of atmospheric energetics. Based on these preliminary performance studies, however, it appears that the zonal model can be used in conjunction with more complex models to help unravel the problems of understanding the processes governing present climate and climate change. As can be seen in the subsequent paper on model sensitivity studies, in addition to reduced cost of computation, the zonal model facilitates analysis of feedback mechanisms and simplifies analysis of the interactions between processes

Gradient-based model calibration with proxy-model assistance

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Burrows, Wesley; Doherty, John

2016-02-01

Use of a proxy model in gradient-based calibration and uncertainty analysis of a complex groundwater model with large run times and problematic numerical behaviour is described. The methodology is general, and can be used with models of all types. The proxy model is based on a series of analytical functions that link all model outputs used in the calibration process to all parameters requiring estimation. In enforcing history-matching constraints during the calibration and post-calibration uncertainty analysis processes, the proxy model is run for the purposes of populating the Jacobian matrix, while the original model is run when testing parameter upgrades; the latter process is readily parallelized. Use of a proxy model in this fashion dramatically reduces the computational burden of complex model calibration and uncertainty analysis. At the same time, the effect of model numerical misbehaviour on calculation of local gradients is mitigated, this allowing access to the benefits of gradient-based analysis where lack of integrity in finite-difference derivatives calculation would otherwise have impeded such access. Construction of a proxy model, and its subsequent use in calibration of a complex model, and in analysing the uncertainties of predictions made by that model, is implemented in the PEST suite.

Spike Neural Models Part II: Abstract Neural Models

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Johnson, Melissa G.

2018-02-01

Full Text Available Neurons are complex cells that require a lot of time and resources to model completely. In spiking neural networks (SNN though, not all that complexity is required. Therefore simple, abstract models are often used. These models save time, use less computer resources, and are easier to understand. This tutorial presents two such models: Izhikevich's model, which is biologically realistic in the resulting spike trains but not in the parameters, and the Leaky Integrate and Fire (LIF model which is not biologically realistic but does quickly and easily integrate input to produce spikes. Izhikevich's model is based on Hodgkin-Huxley's model but simplified such that it uses only two differentiation equations and four parameters to produce various realistic spike patterns. LIF is based on a standard electrical circuit and contains one equation. Either of these two models, or any of the many other models in literature can be used in a SNN. Choosing a neural model is an important task that depends on the goal of the research and the resources available. Once a model is chosen, network decisions such as connectivity, delay, and sparseness, need to be made. Understanding neural models and how they are incorporated into the network is the first step in creating a SNN.

Population balance models: a useful complementary modelling framework for future WWTP modelling

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Nopens, Ingmar; Torfs, Elena; Ducoste, Joel

2015-01-01

Population balance models (PBMs) represent a powerful modelling framework for the description of the dynamics of properties that are characterised by distributions. This distribution of properties under transient conditions has been demonstrated in many chemical engineering applications. Modelling...

From Product Models to Product State Models

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Larsen, Michael Holm

1999-01-01

A well-known technology designed to handle product data is Product Models. Product Models are in their current form not able to handle all types of product state information. Hence, the concept of a Product State Model (PSM) is proposed. The PSM and in particular how to model a PSM is the Research...

North American Carbon Project (NACP) Regional Model-Model and Model-Data Intercomparison Project

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Huntzinger, D. N.; Post, W. M.; Jacobson, A. R.; Cook, R. B.

2009-05-01

Available observations are localized and widely separated in both space and time, so we depend heavily on models to characterize, understand, and predict carbon fluxes at regional and global scales. The results from each model differ because they use different approaches (forward vs. inverse), modeling strategies (detailed process, statistical, observation based), process representation, boundary conditions, initial conditions, and driver data. To investigate these differences we conducted a model-model and model-data comparison using available forward ecosystem model and atmospheric inverse output, along with regional scale inventory data. Forward or "bottom-up" models typically estimate carbon fluxes through a set of physiological relationships, and are based on our current mechanistic understanding of how carbon is exchanged within ecosystems. Inverse or "top-down" analyses use measured atmospheric concentrations of CO2, coupled with an atmospheric transport model to infer surface flux distributions. Although bottom-up models do fairly well at reproducing measured fluxes (i.e., net ecosystem exchange) at a given location, they vary considerably in their estimates of carbon flux over regional or continental scales, suggesting difficulty in scaling mechanistic relationships to large areas and/or timescales. Conversely, top-down inverse models predict fluxes that are quantitatively consistent with atmospheric measurements, suggesting that they are capturing large scale variability in flux quite well, but offer limited insights into the processes controlling this variability and how fluxes vary at fine spatial scales. The analyses focused on identifying and quantifying spatial and temporal patterns of carbon fluxes among the models; quantifying across-model variability, as well as comparing simulated or estimated surface fluxes and biomass to observed values at regional to continental scales for the period 2000-2005. The analysis focused on the following three

Population Balance Models: A useful complementary modelling framework for future WWTP modelling

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Nopens, Ingmar; Torfs, Elena; Ducoste, Joel

2014-01-01

Population Balance Models (PBMs) represent a powerful modelling framework for the description of the dynamics of properties that are characterised by statistical distributions. This has been demonstrated in many chemical engineering applications. Modelling efforts of several current and future unit...

Model Metric untuk Mengukur Fleksibilitas Model Proses Bisnis

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Endang Wahyu Pamungkas

2014-10-01

Full Text Available Abstrak Organisasi bisnis dunia saat ini banyak memanfaatkan sistem informasi digital untuk memberikan pemahaman mengenai manajemen proses bisnis yang mereka jalani. Pemanfaatan sistem Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP merupakan contoh teknologi dalam manajemen proses bisnis. Melalui sistem ini perusahaan dapat membangun dan mengembangkan proses bisnis. Selain itu, perusahaan juga dapat menyesuaikan proses bisnis secara cepat terhadap perubahan yang terjadi seiring bertambahnya kebutuhan dan informasi, berubahnya kondisi pasar, atau perubahan kebijakan. Sehubungan dengan perubahan proses bisnis yang sering terjadi, maka aspek fleksibilitas terhadap model proses yang dibangun harus ditingkatkan. Dalam mendukung peningkatan fleksibilitas tersebut tentunya dibutuhkan sebuah model untuk mengukur tingkat flesibelitas model proses bisnis. Model tersebut yang kemudian dapat digunakan oleh analis untuk melakukan perbandingan sehingga dapat diperoleh model proses bisnis yang paling fleksibel dan cocok dengan perusahaan. Hal ini dapat dianalisa dengan melibatkan aspek-aspek fleksibel yang telah diteliti pada penelitian-penelitian sebelumnya. Dalam paper ini akan dilakukan penelitian mengenai aspek fleksibitas dalam model proses bisnis untuk menghasilkan model metric yang dapat melakukan kuantifikasi tingkat fleksibilitas pada model proses bisnis. Model metric yang dihasilkan pada penelitian ini mampu melakukan perhitungan fleksibelitas pada model proses bisnis secara kuantitatif. Kata kunci: ERP, fleksibilitas, metadata, model metric, model proses bisnis, variasi Abstract Recently, business organizations in the world are making use of digital information systems to provide an understanding of the business process management in which they live. Utilization of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP system is an example of technology in business process management. Through this system, some companies can build and develop business process and can quickly adjust

Modelling bankruptcy prediction models in Slovak companies

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Kovacova Maria

2017-01-01

Full Text Available An intensive research from academics and practitioners has been provided regarding models for bankruptcy prediction and credit risk management. In spite of numerous researches focusing on forecasting bankruptcy using traditional statistics techniques (e.g. discriminant analysis and logistic regression and early artificial intelligence models (e.g. artificial neural networks, there is a trend for transition to machine learning models (support vector machines, bagging, boosting, and random forest to predict bankruptcy one year prior to the event. Comparing the performance of this with unconventional approach with results obtained by discriminant analysis, logistic regression, and neural networks application, it has been found that bagging, boosting, and random forest models outperform the others techniques, and that all prediction accuracy in the testing sample improves when the additional variables are included. On the other side the prediction accuracy of old and well known bankruptcy prediction models is quiet high. Therefore, we aim to analyse these in some way old models on the dataset of Slovak companies to validate their prediction ability in specific conditions. Furthermore, these models will be modelled according to new trends by calculating the influence of elimination of selected variables on the overall prediction ability of these models.

The ModelCC Model-Driven Parser Generator

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Fernando Berzal

2015-01-01

Full Text Available Syntax-directed translation tools require the specification of a language by means of a formal grammar. This grammar must conform to the specific requirements of the parser generator to be used. This grammar is then annotated with semantic actions for the resulting system to perform its desired function. In this paper, we introduce ModelCC, a model-based parser generator that decouples language specification from language processing, avoiding some of the problems caused by grammar-driven parser generators. ModelCC receives a conceptual model as input, along with constraints that annotate it. It is then able to create a parser for the desired textual syntax and the generated parser fully automates the instantiation of the language conceptual model. ModelCC also includes a reference resolution mechanism so that ModelCC is able to instantiate abstract syntax graphs, rather than mere abstract syntax trees.

Environmental Satellite Models for a Macroeconomic Model

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Moeller, F.; Grinderslev, D.; Werner, M.

2003-01-01

To support national environmental policy, it is desirable to forecast and analyse environmental indicators consistently with economic variables. However, environmental indicators are physical measures linked to physical activities that are not specified in economic models. One way to deal with this is to develop environmental satellite models linked to economic models. The system of models presented gives a frame of reference where emissions of greenhouse gases, acid gases, and leaching of nutrients to the aquatic environment are analysed in line with - and consistently with - macroeconomic variables. This paper gives an overview of the data and the satellite models. Finally, the results of applying the model system to calculate the impacts on emissions and the economy are reviewed in a few illustrative examples. The models have been developed for Denmark; however, most of the environmental data used are from the CORINAIR system implemented in numerous countries

A model evaluation checklist for process-based environmental models

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Jackson-Blake, Leah

2015-04-01

Mechanistic catchment-scale phosphorus models appear to perform poorly where diffuse sources dominate. The reasons for this were investigated for one commonly-applied model, the INtegrated model of CAtchment Phosphorus (INCA-P). Model output was compared to 18 months of daily water quality monitoring data in a small agricultural catchment in Scotland, and model structure, key model processes and internal model responses were examined. Although the model broadly reproduced dissolved phosphorus dynamics, it struggled with particulates. The reasons for poor performance were explored, together with ways in which improvements could be made. The process of critiquing and assessing model performance was then generalised to provide a broadly-applicable model evaluation checklist, incorporating: (1) Calibration challenges, relating to difficulties in thoroughly searching a high-dimensional parameter space and in selecting appropriate means of evaluating model performance. In this study, for example, model simplification was identified as a necessary improvement to reduce the number of parameters requiring calibration, whilst the traditionally-used Nash Sutcliffe model performance statistic was not able to discriminate between realistic and unrealistic model simulations, and alternative statistics were needed. (2) Data limitations, relating to a lack of (or uncertainty in) input data, data to constrain model parameters, data for model calibration and testing, and data to test internal model processes. In this study, model reliability could be improved by addressing all four kinds of data limitation. For example, there was insufficient surface water monitoring data for model testing against an independent dataset to that used in calibration, whilst additional monitoring of groundwater and effluent phosphorus inputs would help distinguish between alternative plausible model parameterisations. (3) Model structural inadequacies, whereby model structure may inadequately represent

Coupling Climate Models and Forward-Looking Economic Models

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Judd, K.; Brock, W. A.

2010-12-01

Authors: Dr. Kenneth L. Judd, Hoover Institution, and Prof. William A. Brock, University of Wisconsin Current climate models range from General Circulation Models (GCM’s) with millions of degrees of freedom to models with few degrees of freedom. Simple Energy Balance Climate Models (EBCM’s) help us understand the dynamics of GCM’s. The same is true in economics with Computable General Equilibrium Models (CGE’s) where some models are infinite-dimensional multidimensional differential equations but some are simple models. Nordhaus (2007, 2010) couples a simple EBCM with a simple economic model. One- and two- dimensional ECBM’s do better at approximating damages across the globe and positive and negative feedbacks from anthroprogenic forcing (North etal. (1981), Wu and North (2007)). A proper coupling of climate and economic systems is crucial for arriving at effective policies. Brock and Xepapadeas (2010) have used Fourier/Legendre based expansions to study the shape of socially optimal carbon taxes over time at the planetary level in the face of damages caused by polar ice cap melt (as discussed by Oppenheimer, 2005) but in only a “one dimensional” EBCM. Economists have used orthogonal polynomial expansions to solve dynamic, forward-looking economic models (Judd, 1992, 1998). This presentation will couple EBCM climate models with basic forward-looking economic models, and examine the effectiveness and scaling properties of alternative solution methods. We will use a two dimensional EBCM model on the sphere (Wu and North, 2007) and a multicountry, multisector regional model of the economic system. Our aim will be to gain insights into intertemporal shape of the optimal carbon tax schedule, and its impact on global food production, as modeled by Golub and Hertel (2009). We will initially have limited computing resources and will need to focus on highly aggregated models. However, this will be more complex than existing models with forward

EIA model documentation: Petroleum Market Model of the National Energy Modeling System

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1994-12-30

The purpose of this report is to define the objectives of the Petroleum Market Model (PMM), describe its basic approach, and provide detail on how it works. This report is intended as a reference document for model analysts, users, and the public. Documentation of the model is in accordance with EIA`s legal obligation to provide adequate documentation in support of its models (Public Law 94-385, section 57.b.2). The PMM models petroleum refining activities, the marketing of products, the production of natural gas liquids and domestic methanol, projects petroleum provides and sources of supplies for meeting demand. In addition, the PMM estimates domestic refinery capacity expansion and fuel consumption.

Development of an industrial tool to make passivation layers for UV sensors improvement

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Larmande, Yannick, E-mail: larmande@lp3.univ-mrs.fr [LP3 Laboratory, UMR 6182 CNRS - Mediterranean University, Campus de Luminy, Case 917, 13 288 Marseille Cedex 9 (France); Ion Beam Services, Rue Gaston Imbert Prolongee, 13 790 Peynier (France); Vervisch, Vanessa; Delaporte, Philippe; Sarnet, Thierry; Sentis, Marc [LP3 Laboratory, UMR 6182 CNRS - Mediterranean University, Campus de Luminy, Case 917, 13 288 Marseille Cedex 9 (France); Etienne, Hasnaa; Torregrosa, Frank [Ion Beam Services, Rue Gaston Imbert Prolongee, 13 790 Peynier (France)

2012-09-15

Highlights: Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer We have reached a sheet resistance lower than 500 {Omega}/sq for a junction depth of 29 nm and an abruptness of 3 nm/dec. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer Electrical measurements on diodes have revealed a significant leakage current of around 10{sup -5} A/cm{sup 2}, revealing the presence of defects inside the junction. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer Light Beam Induced Current (LBIC) characterization has shown that the defects are localized at the edge of the laser beam. - Abstract: Today, the collection of generated charges is a limiting problem for the realization of UV sensors. Indeed, the native silicon oxide of the surface acts as a region of recombination centers . Then, the sensors exhibit a low sensitivity in the UV wavelengths. An approach to overcome this drawback is the realization of a few nanometers thick passivation layer at the surface by creating an ultra-shallow junction (USJ) with a high activation level. The realization of such junctions requires two steps: first, the implantation of dopants which consists in introducing impurities at the surface of the substrate, then the thermal activation of these dopants to obtain the electrical characteristics of the junction. The Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation (PIII) process allows us to implant dopants in a very thin layer (10-20 nm) into the silicon substrate . These impurities are located in interstitial sites in the silicon, and need an activation process to modify the electrical properties of the layer. The step is performed by means of an excimer laser annealing process (ELA) to melt a very thin layer of the silicon substrate and then activate the dopants without diffusion. In the framework of the ALDIP project (Laser Activation of Dopants implanted by Plasma Immersion), IBS Company has developed with its partners a cluster to realize these two steps with industrial production rates and cleanliness. Four-point probe measurements and SIMS analyzes have been used to

Modeling Methods

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Healy, Richard W.; Scanlon, Bridget R.

2010-01-01

Simulation models are widely used in all types of hydrologic studies, and many of these models can be used to estimate recharge. Models can provide important insight into the functioning of hydrologic systems by identifying factors that influence recharge. The predictive capability of models can be used to evaluate how changes in climate, water use, land use, and other factors may affect recharge rates. Most hydrological simulation models, including watershed models and groundwater-flow models, are based on some form of water-budget equation, so the material in this chapter is closely linked to that in Chapter 2. Empirical models that are not based on a water-budget equation have also been used for estimating recharge; these models generally take the form of simple estimation equations that define annual recharge as a function of precipitation and possibly other climatic data or watershed characteristics.Model complexity varies greatly. Some models are simple accounting models; others attempt to accurately represent the physics of water movement through each compartment of the hydrologic system. Some models provide estimates of recharge explicitly; for example, a model based on the Richards equation can simulate water movement from the soil surface through the unsaturated zone to the water table. Recharge estimates can be obtained indirectly from other models. For example, recharge is a parameter in groundwater-flow models that solve for hydraulic head (i.e. groundwater level). Recharge estimates can be obtained through a model calibration process in which recharge and other model parameter values are adjusted so that simulated water levels agree with measured water levels. The simulation that provides the closest agreement is called the best fit, and the recharge value used in that simulation is the model-generated estimate of recharge.

Post-model selection inference and model averaging

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Georges Nguefack-Tsague

2011-07-01

Full Text Available Although model selection is routinely used in practice nowadays, little is known about its precise effects on any subsequent inference that is carried out. The same goes for the effects induced by the closely related technique of model averaging. This paper is concerned with the use of the same data first to select a model and then to carry out inference, in particular point estimation and point prediction. The properties of the resulting estimator, called a post-model-selection estimator (PMSE, are hard to derive. Using selection criteria such as hypothesis testing, AIC, BIC, HQ and Cp, we illustrate that, in terms of risk function, no single PMSE dominates the others. The same conclusion holds more generally for any penalised likelihood information criterion. We also compare various model averaging schemes and show that no single one dominates the others in terms of risk function. Since PMSEs can be regarded as a special case of model averaging, with 0-1 random-weights, we propose a connection between the two theories, in the frequentist approach, by taking account of the selection procedure when performing model averaging. We illustrate the point by simulating a simple linear regression model.

The DINA model as a constrained general diagnostic model: Two variants of a model equivalency.

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von Davier, Matthias

2014-02-01

The 'deterministic-input noisy-AND' (DINA) model is one of the more frequently applied diagnostic classification models for binary observed responses and binary latent variables. The purpose of this paper is to show that the model is equivalent to a special case of a more general compensatory family of diagnostic models. Two equivalencies are presented. Both project the original DINA skill space and design Q-matrix using mappings into a transformed skill space as well as a transformed Q-matrix space. Both variants of the equivalency produce a compensatory model that is mathematically equivalent to the (conjunctive) DINA model. This equivalency holds for all DINA models with any type of Q-matrix, not only for trivial (simple-structure) cases. The two versions of the equivalency presented in this paper are not implied by the recently suggested log-linear cognitive diagnosis model or the generalized DINA approach. The equivalencies presented here exist independent of these recently derived models since they solely require a linear - compensatory - general diagnostic model without any skill interaction terms. Whenever it can be shown that one model can be viewed as a special case of another more general one, conclusions derived from any particular model-based estimates are drawn into question. It is widely known that multidimensional models can often be specified in multiple ways while the model-based probabilities of observed variables stay the same. This paper goes beyond this type of equivalency by showing that a conjunctive diagnostic classification model can be expressed as a constrained special case of a general compensatory diagnostic modelling framework. © 2013 The British Psychological Society.

Performance Measurement Model A TarBase model with ...

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Model A 8.0 2.0 94.52% 88.46% 76 108 12 12 0.86 0.91 0.78 0.94. Model B 2.0 2.0 93.18% 89.33% 64 95 10 9 0.88 0.90 0.75 0.98. The above results for TEST – 1 show details for our two models (Model A and Model B).Performance of Model A after adding of 32 negative dataset of MiRTif on our testing set(MiRecords) ...

Underground economy modelling: simple models with complicated dynamics

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Albu, Lucian-Liviu

2003-01-01

The paper aims to model the underground economy using two different models: one based on the labor supply method and a generalized model for the allocation of time. The model based on the labor supply method is conceived as a simulating one in order to determine some reasonable thresholds of the underground sector extension based only on the available macroeconomic statistical data. The generalized model for the allocation of time is a model based on direct approach which estimates the underg...

Integrative structure modeling with the Integrative Modeling Platform.

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Webb, Benjamin; Viswanath, Shruthi; Bonomi, Massimiliano; Pellarin, Riccardo; Greenberg, Charles H; Saltzberg, Daniel; Sali, Andrej

2018-01-01

Building models of a biological system that are consistent with the myriad data available is one of the key challenges in biology. Modeling the structure and dynamics of macromolecular assemblies, for example, can give insights into how biological systems work, evolved, might be controlled, and even designed. Integrative structure modeling casts the building of structural models as a computational optimization problem, for which information about the assembly is encoded into a scoring function that evaluates candidate models. Here, we describe our open source software suite for integrative structure modeling, Integrative Modeling Platform (https://integrativemodeling.org), and demonstrate its use. © 2017 The Protein Society.

Modeling volatility using state space models.

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Timmer, J; Weigend, A S

1997-08-01

In time series problems, noise can be divided into two categories: dynamic noise which drives the process, and observational noise which is added in the measurement process, but does not influence future values of the system. In this framework, we show that empirical volatilities (the squared relative returns of prices) exhibit a significant amount of observational noise. To model and predict their time evolution adequately, we estimate state space models that explicitly include observational noise. We obtain relaxation times for shocks in the logarithm of volatility ranging from three weeks (for foreign exchange) to three to five months (for stock indices). In most cases, a two-dimensional hidden state is required to yield residuals that are consistent with white noise. We compare these results with ordinary autoregressive models (without a hidden state) and find that autoregressive models underestimate the relaxation times by about two orders of magnitude since they do not distinguish between observational and dynamic noise. This new interpretation of the dynamics of volatility in terms of relaxators in a state space model carries over to stochastic volatility models and to GARCH models, and is useful for several problems in finance, including risk management and the pricing of derivative securities. Data sets used: Olsen & Associates high frequency DEM/USD foreign exchange rates (8 years). Nikkei 225 index (40 years). Dow Jones Industrial Average (25 years).

Document Models

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A.A. Malykh

2017-08-01

Full Text Available In this paper, the concept of locally simple models is considered. Locally simple models are arbitrarily complex models built from relatively simple components. A lot of practically important domains of discourse can be described as locally simple models, for example, business models of enterprises and companies. Up to now, research in human reasoning automation has been mainly concentrated around the most intellectually intensive activities, such as automated theorem proving. On the other hand, the retailer business model is formed from ”jobs”, and each ”job” can be modelled and automated more or less easily. At the same time, the whole retailer model as an integrated system is extremely complex. In this paper, we offer a variant of the mathematical definition of a locally simple model. This definition is intended for modelling a wide range of domains. Therefore, we also must take into account the perceptual and psychological issues. Logic is elitist, and if we want to attract to our models as many people as possible, we need to hide this elitism behind some metaphor, to which ’ordinary’ people are accustomed. As such a metaphor, we use the concept of a document, so our locally simple models are called document models. Document models are built in the paradigm of semantic programming. This allows us to achieve another important goal - to make the documentary models executable. Executable models are models that can act as practical information systems in the described domain of discourse. Thus, if our model is executable, then programming becomes redundant. The direct use of a model, instead of its programming coding, brings important advantages, for example, a drastic cost reduction for development and maintenance. Moreover, since the model is well and sound, and not dissolved within programming modules, we can directly apply AI tools, in particular, machine learning. This significantly expands the possibilities for automation and

An online model composition tool for system biology models.

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Coskun, Sarp A; Cicek, A Ercument; Lai, Nicola; Dash, Ranjan K; Ozsoyoglu, Z Meral; Ozsoyoglu, Gultekin

2013-09-05

There are multiple representation formats for Systems Biology computational models, and the Systems Biology Markup Language (SBML) is one of the most widely used. SBML is used to capture, store, and distribute computational models by Systems Biology data sources (e.g., the BioModels Database) and researchers. Therefore, there is a need for all-in-one web-based solutions that support advance SBML functionalities such as uploading, editing, composing, visualizing, simulating, querying, and browsing computational models. We present the design and implementation of the Model Composition Tool (Interface) within the PathCase-SB (PathCase Systems Biology) web portal. The tool helps users compose systems biology models to facilitate the complex process of merging systems biology models. We also present three tools that support the model composition tool, namely, (1) Model Simulation Interface that generates a visual plot of the simulation according to user's input, (2) iModel Tool as a platform for users to upload their own models to compose, and (3) SimCom Tool that provides a side by side comparison of models being composed in the same pathway. Finally, we provide a web site that hosts BioModels Database models and a separate web site that hosts SBML Test Suite models. Model composition tool (and the other three tools) can be used with little or no knowledge of the SBML document structure. For this reason, students or anyone who wants to learn about systems biology will benefit from the described functionalities. SBML Test Suite models will be a nice starting point for beginners. And, for more advanced purposes, users will able to access and employ models of the BioModels Database as well.

Modeling inputs to computer models used in risk assessment

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Iman, R.L.

1987-01-01

Computer models for various risk assessment applications are closely scrutinized both from the standpoint of questioning the correctness of the underlying mathematical model with respect to the process it is attempting to model and from the standpoint of verifying that the computer model correctly implements the underlying mathematical model. A process that receives less scrutiny, but is nonetheless of equal importance, concerns the individual and joint modeling of the inputs. This modeling effort clearly has a great impact on the credibility of results. Model characteristics are reviewed in this paper that have a direct bearing on the model input process and reasons are given for using probabilities-based modeling with the inputs. The authors also present ways to model distributions for individual inputs and multivariate input structures when dependence and other constraints may be present

A Model of Trusted Measurement Model

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Ma Zhili; Wang Zhihao; Dai Liang; Zhu Xiaoqin

2017-01-01

A model of Trusted Measurement supporting behavior measurement based on trusted connection architecture (TCA) with three entities and three levels is proposed, and a frame to illustrate the model is given. The model synthesizes three trusted measurement dimensions including trusted identity, trusted status and trusted behavior, satisfies the essential requirements of trusted measurement, and unified the TCA with three entities and three levels.

A unification of RDE model and XCDM model

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Liao, Kai; Zhu, Zong-Hong

2013-01-01

In this Letter, we propose a new generalized Ricci dark energy (NGR) model to unify Ricci dark energy (RDE) and XCDM. Our model can distinguish between RDE and XCDM by introducing a parameter β called weight factor. When β=1, NGR model becomes the usual RDE model. The XCDM model is corresponding to β=0. Moreover, NGR model permits the situation where neither β=1 nor β=0. We then perform a statefinder analysis on NGR model to see how β effects the trajectory on the r–s plane. In order to know the value of β, we constrain NGR model with latest observations including type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) from Union2 set (557 data), baryonic acoustic oscillation (BAO) observation from the spectroscopic Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) data release 7 (DR7) galaxy sample and cosmic microwave background (CMB) observation from the 7-year Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP7) results. With Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method, the constraint result is β=0.08 −0.21 +0.30 (1σ) −0.28 +0.43 (2σ), which manifests the observations prefer a XCDM universe rather than RDE model. It seems RDE model is ruled out in NGR scenario within 2σ regions. Furthermore, we compare it with some of successful cosmological models using AIC information criterion. NGR model seems to be a good choice for describing the universe.

Downscaling GISS ModelE Boreal Summer Climate over Africa

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Druyan, Leonard M.; Fulakeza, Matthew

2015-01-01

The study examines the perceived added value of downscaling atmosphere-ocean global climate model simulations over Africa and adjacent oceans by a nested regional climate model. NASA/Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) coupled ModelE simulations for June- September 1998-2002 are used to form lateral boundary conditions for synchronous simulations by the GISS RM3 regional climate model. The ModelE computational grid spacing is 2deg latitude by 2.5deg longitude and the RM3 grid spacing is 0.44deg. ModelE precipitation climatology for June-September 1998-2002 is shown to be a good proxy for 30-year means so results based on the 5-year sample are presumed to be generally representative. Comparison with observational evidence shows several discrepancies in ModelE configuration of the boreal summer inter-tropical convergence zone (ITCZ). One glaring shortcoming is that ModelE simulations do not advance the West African rain band northward during the summer to represent monsoon precipitation onset over the Sahel. Results for 1998-2002 show that onset simulation is an important added value produced by downscaling with RM3. ModelE Eastern South Atlantic Ocean computed sea-surface temperatures (SST) are some 4 K warmer than reanalysis, contributing to large positive biases in overlying surface air temperatures (Tsfc). ModelE Tsfc are also too warm over most of Africa. RM3 downscaling somewhat mitigates the magnitude of Tsfc biases over the African continent, it eliminates the ModelE double ITCZ over the Atlantic and it produces more realistic orographic precipitation maxima. Parallel ModelE and RM3 simulations with observed SST forcing (in place of the predicted ocean) lower Tsfc errors but have mixed impacts on circulation and precipitation biases. Downscaling improvements of the meridional movement of the rain band over West Africa and the configuration of orographic precipitation maxima are realized irrespective of the SST biases.

Essays on model uncertainty in financial models

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Li, Jing

2018-01-01

This dissertation studies model uncertainty, particularly in financial models. It consists of two empirical chapters and one theoretical chapter. The first empirical chapter (Chapter 2) classifies model uncertainty into parameter uncertainty and misspecification uncertainty. It investigates the

Mixed models for predictive modeling in actuarial science

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Antonio, K.; Zhang, Y.

2012-01-01

We start with a general discussion of mixed (also called multilevel) models and continue with illustrating specific (actuarial) applications of this type of models. Technical details on (linear, generalized, non-linear) mixed models follow: model assumptions, specifications, estimation techniques

ModelMate - A graphical user interface for model analysis

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Banta, Edward R.

2011-01-01

ModelMate is a graphical user interface designed to facilitate use of model-analysis programs with models. This initial version of ModelMate supports one model-analysis program, UCODE_2005, and one model software program, MODFLOW-2005. ModelMate can be used to prepare input files for UCODE_2005, run UCODE_2005, and display analysis results. A link to the GW_Chart graphing program facilitates visual interpretation of results. ModelMate includes capabilities for organizing directories used with the parallel-processing capabilities of UCODE_2005 and for maintaining files in those directories to be identical to a set of files in a master directory. ModelMate can be used on its own or in conjunction with ModelMuse, a graphical user interface for MODFLOW-2005 and PHAST.

Reactor core modeling practice: Operational requirements, model characteristics, and model validation

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Zerbino, H.

1997-01-01

The physical models implemented in power plant simulators have greatly increased in performance and complexity in recent years. This process has been enabled by the ever increasing computing power available at affordable prices. This paper describes this process from several angles: First the operational requirements which are more critical from the point of view of model performance, both for normal and off-normal operating conditions; A second section discusses core model characteristics in the light of the solutions implemented by Thomson Training and Simulation (TT and S) in several full-scope simulators recently built and delivered for Dutch, German, and French nuclear power plants; finally we consider the model validation procedures, which are of course an integral part of model development, and which are becoming more and more severe as performance expectations increase. As a conclusion, it may be asserted that in the core modeling field, as in other areas, the general improvement in the quality of simulation codes has resulted in a fairly rapid convergence towards mainstream engineering-grade calculations. This is remarkable performance in view of the stringent real-time requirements which the simulation codes must satisfy as well as the extremely wide range of operating conditions that they are called upon to cover with good accuracy. (author)

Mineralogic Model (MM3.0) Analysis Model Report

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C. Lum

2002-02-12

The purpose of this report is to document the Mineralogic Model (MM), Version 3.0 (MM3.0) with regard to data input, modeling methods, assumptions, uncertainties, limitations and validation of the model results, qualification status of the model, and the differences between Version 3.0 and previous versions. A three-dimensional (3-D) Mineralogic Model was developed for Yucca Mountain to support the analyses of hydrologic properties, radionuclide transport, mineral health hazards, repository performance, and repository design. Version 3.0 of the MM was developed from mineralogic data obtained from borehole samples. It consists of matrix mineral abundances as a function of x (easting), y (northing), and z (elevation), referenced to the stratigraphic framework defined in Version 3.1 of the Geologic Framework Model (GFM). The MM was developed specifically for incorporation into the 3-D Integrated Site Model (ISM). The MM enables project personnel to obtain calculated mineral abundances at any position, within any region, or within any stratigraphic unit in the model area. The significance of the MM for key aspects of site characterization and performance assessment is explained in the following subsections. This work was conducted in accordance with the Development Plan for the MM (CRWMS M&O 2000). The planning document for this Rev. 00, ICN 02 of this AMR is Technical Work Plan, TWP-NBS-GS-000003, Technical Work Plan for the Integrated Site Model, Process Model Report, Revision 01 (CRWMS M&O 2000). The purpose of this ICN is to record changes in the classification of input status by the resolution of the use of TBV software and data in this report. Constraints and limitations of the MM are discussed in the appropriate sections that follow. The MM is one component of the ISM, which has been developed to provide a consistent volumetric portrayal of the rock layers, rock properties, and mineralogy of the Yucca Mountain site. The ISM consists of three components: (1

Mineralogic Model (MM3.0) Analysis Model Report

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Lum, C.

2002-01-01

The purpose of this report is to document the Mineralogic Model (MM), Version 3.0 (MM3.0) with regard to data input, modeling methods, assumptions, uncertainties, limitations and validation of the model results, qualification status of the model, and the differences between Version 3.0 and previous versions. A three-dimensional (3-D) Mineralogic Model was developed for Yucca Mountain to support the analyses of hydrologic properties, radionuclide transport, mineral health hazards, repository performance, and repository design. Version 3.0 of the MM was developed from mineralogic data obtained from borehole samples. It consists of matrix mineral abundances as a function of x (easting), y (northing), and z (elevation), referenced to the stratigraphic framework defined in Version 3.1 of the Geologic Framework Model (GFM). The MM was developed specifically for incorporation into the 3-D Integrated Site Model (ISM). The MM enables project personnel to obtain calculated mineral abundances at any position, within any region, or within any stratigraphic unit in the model area. The significance of the MM for key aspects of site characterization and performance assessment is explained in the following subsections. This work was conducted in accordance with the Development Plan for the MM (CRWMS M and O 2000). The planning document for this Rev. 00, ICN 02 of this AMR is Technical Work Plan, TWP-NBS-GS-000003, Technical Work Plan for the Integrated Site Model, Process Model Report, Revision 01 (CRWMS M and O 2000). The purpose of this ICN is to record changes in the classification of input status by the resolution of the use of TBV software and data in this report. Constraints and limitations of the MM are discussed in the appropriate sections that follow. The MM is one component of the ISM, which has been developed to provide a consistent volumetric portrayal of the rock layers, rock properties, and mineralogy of the Yucca Mountain site. The ISM consists of three components

ERM model analysis for adaptation to hydrological model errors

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Baymani-Nezhad, M.; Han, D.

2018-05-01

Hydrological conditions are changed continuously and these phenomenons generate errors on flood forecasting models and will lead to get unrealistic results. Therefore, to overcome these difficulties, a concept called model updating is proposed in hydrological studies. Real-time model updating is one of the challenging processes in hydrological sciences and has not been entirely solved due to lack of knowledge about the future state of the catchment under study. Basically, in terms of flood forecasting process, errors propagated from the rainfall-runoff model are enumerated as the main source of uncertainty in the forecasting model. Hence, to dominate the exciting errors, several methods have been proposed by researchers to update the rainfall-runoff models such as parameter updating, model state updating, and correction on input data. The current study focuses on investigations about the ability of rainfall-runoff model parameters to cope with three types of existing errors, timing, shape and volume as the common errors in hydrological modelling. The new lumped model, the ERM model, has been selected for this study to evaluate its parameters for its use in model updating to cope with the stated errors. Investigation about ten events proves that the ERM model parameters can be updated to cope with the errors without the need to recalibrate the model.

Model documentation report: Short-Term Hydroelectric Generation Model

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1993-08-01

The purpose of this report is to define the objectives of the Short- Term Hydroelectric Generation Model (STHGM), describe its basic approach, and to provide details on the model structure. This report is intended as a reference document for model analysts, users, and the general public. Documentation of the model is in accordance with the Energy Information Administration's (AYE) legal obligation to provide adequate documentation in support of its models (Public Law 94-385, Section 57.b.2). The STHGM performs a short-term (18 to 27- month) forecast of hydroelectric generation in the United States using an autoregressive integrated moving average (UREMIA) time series model with precipitation as an explanatory variable. The model results are used as input for the short-term Energy Outlook

Geochemistry Model Validation Report: External Accumulation Model

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Zarrabi, K.

2001-01-01

The purpose of this Analysis and Modeling Report (AMR) is to validate the External Accumulation Model that predicts accumulation of fissile materials in fractures and lithophysae in the rock beneath a degrading waste package (WP) in the potential monitored geologic repository at Yucca Mountain. (Lithophysae are voids in the rock having concentric shells of finely crystalline alkali feldspar, quartz, and other materials that were formed due to entrapped gas that later escaped, DOE 1998, p. A-25.) The intended use of this model is to estimate the quantities of external accumulation of fissile material for use in external criticality risk assessments for different types of degrading WPs: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF) codisposed with High Level Waste (HLW) glass, commercial SNF, and Immobilized Plutonium Ceramic (Pu-ceramic) codisposed with HLW glass. The scope of the model validation is to (1) describe the model and the parameters used to develop the model, (2) provide rationale for selection of the parameters by comparisons with measured values, and (3) demonstrate that the parameters chosen are the most conservative selection for external criticality risk calculations. To demonstrate the applicability of the model, a Pu-ceramic WP is used as an example. The model begins with a source term from separately documented EQ6 calculations; where the source term is defined as the composition versus time of the water flowing out of a breached waste package (WP). Next, PHREEQC, is used to simulate the transport and interaction of the source term with the resident water and fractured tuff below the repository. In these simulations the primary mechanism for accumulation is mixing of the high pH, actinide-laden source term with resident water; thus lowering the pH values sufficiently for fissile minerals to become insoluble and precipitate. In the final section of the model, the outputs from PHREEQC, are processed to produce mass of accumulation

Model uncertainty: Probabilities for models?

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Winkler, R.L.

1994-01-01

Like any other type of uncertainty, model uncertainty should be treated in terms of probabilities. The question is how to do this. The most commonly-used approach has a drawback related to the interpretation of the probabilities assigned to the models. If we step back and look at the big picture, asking what the appropriate focus of the model uncertainty question should be in the context of risk and decision analysis, we see that a different probabilistic approach makes more sense, although it raise some implementation questions. Current work that is underway to address these questions looks very promising

Model evaluation methodology applicable to environmental assessment models

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Shaeffer, D.L.

1979-08-01

A model evaluation methodology is presented to provide a systematic framework within which the adequacy of environmental assessment models might be examined. The necessity for such a tool is motivated by the widespread use of models for predicting the environmental consequences of various human activities and by the reliance on these model predictions for deciding whether a particular activity requires the deployment of costly control measures. Consequently, the uncertainty associated with prediction must be established for the use of such models. The methodology presented here consists of six major tasks: model examination, algorithm examination, data evaluation, sensitivity analyses, validation studies, and code comparison. This methodology is presented in the form of a flowchart to show the logical interrelatedness of the various tasks. Emphasis has been placed on identifying those parameters which are most important in determining the predictive outputs of a model. Importance has been attached to the process of collecting quality data. A method has been developed for analyzing multiplicative chain models when the input parameters are statistically independent and lognormally distributed. Latin hypercube sampling has been offered as a promising candidate for doing sensitivity analyses. Several different ways of viewing the validity of a model have been presented. Criteria are presented for selecting models for environmental assessment purposes

Galactic models

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Buchler, J.R.; Gottesman, S.T.; Hunter, J.H. Jr.

1990-01-01

Various papers on galactic models are presented. Individual topics addressed include: observations relating to galactic mass distributions; the structure of the Galaxy; mass distribution in spiral galaxies; rotation curves of spiral galaxies in clusters; grand design, multiple arm, and flocculent spiral galaxies; observations of barred spirals; ringed galaxies; elliptical galaxies; the modal approach to models of galaxies; self-consistent models of spiral galaxies; dynamical models of spiral galaxies; N-body models. Also discussed are: two-component models of galaxies; simulations of cloudy, gaseous galactic disks; numerical experiments on the stability of hot stellar systems; instabilities of slowly rotating galaxies; spiral structure as a recurrent instability; model gas flows in selected barred spiral galaxies; bar shapes and orbital stochasticity; three-dimensional models; polar ring galaxies; dynamical models of polar rings

A Model-Model and Data-Model Comparison for the Early Eocene Hydrological Cycle

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Carmichael, Matthew J.; Lunt, Daniel J.; Huber, Matthew; Heinemann, Malte; Kiehl, Jeffrey; LeGrande, Allegra; Loptson, Claire A.; Roberts, Chris D.; Sagoo, Navjit; Shields, Christine

2016-01-01

A range of proxy observations have recently provided constraints on how Earth's hydrological cycle responded to early Eocene climatic changes. However, comparisons of proxy data to general circulation model (GCM) simulated hydrology are limited and inter-model variability remains poorly characterised. In this work, we undertake an intercomparison of GCM-derived precipitation and P - E distributions within the extended EoMIP ensemble (Eocene Modelling Intercomparison Project; Lunt et al., 2012), which includes previously published early Eocene simulations performed using five GCMs differing in boundary conditions, model structure, and precipitation-relevant parameterisation schemes. We show that an intensified hydrological cycle, manifested in enhanced global precipitation and evaporation rates, is simulated for all Eocene simulations relative to the preindustrial conditions. This is primarily due to elevated atmospheric paleo-CO2, resulting in elevated temperatures, although the effects of differences in paleogeography and ice sheets are also important in some models. For a given CO2 level, globally averaged precipitation rates vary widely between models, largely arising from different simulated surface air temperatures. Models with a similar global sensitivity of precipitation rate to temperature (dP=dT ) display different regional precipitation responses for a given temperature change. Regions that are particularly sensitive to model choice include the South Pacific, tropical Africa, and the Peri-Tethys, which may represent targets for future proxy acquisition. A comparison of early and middle Eocene leaf-fossil-derived precipitation estimates with the GCM output illustrates that GCMs generally underestimate precipitation rates at high latitudes, although a possible seasonal bias of the proxies cannot be excluded. Models which warm these regions, either via elevated CO2 or by varying poorly constrained model parameter values, are most successful in simulating a

The Bond Fluctuation Model and Other Lattice Models

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Müller, Marcus

Lattice models constitute a class of coarse-grained representations of polymeric materials. They have enjoyed a longstanding tradition for investigating the universal behavior of long chain molecules by computer simulations and enumeration techniques. A coarse-grained representation is often necessary to investigate properties on large time- and length scales. First, some justification for using lattice models will be given and the benefits and limitations will be discussed. Then, the bond fluctuation model by Carmesin and Kremer [1] is placed into the context of other lattice models and compared to continuum models. Some specific techniques for measuring the pressure in lattice models will be described. The bond fluctuation model has been employed in more than 100 simulation studies in the last decade and only few selected applications can be mentioned.

A Distributed Snow Evolution Modeling System (SnowModel)

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Liston, G. E.; Elder, K.

2004-12-01

A spatially distributed snow-evolution modeling system (SnowModel) has been specifically designed to be applicable over a wide range of snow landscapes, climates, and conditions. To reach this goal, SnowModel is composed of four sub-models: MicroMet defines the meteorological forcing conditions, EnBal calculates surface energy exchanges, SnowMass simulates snow depth and water-equivalent evolution, and SnowTran-3D accounts for snow redistribution by wind. While other distributed snow models exist, SnowModel is unique in that it includes a well-tested blowing-snow sub-model (SnowTran-3D) for application in windy arctic, alpine, and prairie environments where snowdrifts are common. These environments comprise 68% of the seasonally snow-covered Northern Hemisphere land surface. SnowModel also accounts for snow processes occurring in forested environments (e.g., canopy interception related processes). SnowModel is designed to simulate snow-related physical processes occurring at spatial scales of 5-m and greater, and temporal scales of 1-hour and greater. These include: accumulation from precipitation; wind redistribution and sublimation; loading, unloading, and sublimation within forest canopies; snow-density evolution; and snowpack ripening and melt. To enhance its wide applicability, SnowModel includes the physical calculations required to simulate snow evolution within each of the global snow classes defined by Sturm et al. (1995), e.g., tundra, taiga, alpine, prairie, maritime, and ephemeral snow covers. The three, 25-km by 25-km, Cold Land Processes Experiment (CLPX) mesoscale study areas (MSAs: Fraser, North Park, and Rabbit Ears) are used as SnowModel simulation examples to highlight model strengths, weaknesses, and features in forested, semi-forested, alpine, and shrubland environments.

Event-based model diagnosis of rainfall-runoff model structures

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Stanzel, P.

2012-01-01

The objective of this research is a comparative evaluation of different rainfall-runoff model structures. Comparative model diagnostics facilitate the assessment of strengths and weaknesses of each model. The application of multiple models allows an analysis of simulation uncertainties arising from the selection of model structure, as compared with effects of uncertain parameters and precipitation input. Four different model structures, including conceptual and physically based approaches, are compared. In addition to runoff simulations, results for soil moisture and the runoff components of overland flow, interflow and base flow are analysed. Catchment runoff is simulated satisfactorily by all four model structures and shows only minor differences. Systematic deviations from runoff observations provide insight into model structural deficiencies. While physically based model structures capture some single runoff events better, they do not generally outperform conceptual model structures. Contributions to uncertainty in runoff simulations stemming from the choice of model structure show similar dimensions to those arising from parameter selection and the representation of precipitation input. Variations in precipitation mainly affect the general level and peaks of runoff, while different model structures lead to different simulated runoff dynamics. Large differences between the four analysed models are detected for simulations of soil moisture and, even more pronounced, runoff components. Soil moisture changes are more dynamical in the physically based model structures, which is in better agreement with observations. Streamflow contributions of overland flow are considerably lower in these models than in the more conceptual approaches. Observations of runoff components are rarely made and are not available in this study, but are shown to have high potential for an effective selection of appropriate model structures (author) [de

Observation-Based Modeling for Model-Based Testing

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Kanstrén, T.; Piel, E.; Gross, H.G.

2009-01-01

One of the single most important reasons that modeling and modelbased testing are not yet common practice in industry is the perceived difficulty of making the models up to the level of detail and quality required for their automated processing. Models unleash their full potential only through

Multi-Hypothesis Modelling Capabilities for Robust Data-Model Integration

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Walker, A. P.; De Kauwe, M. G.; Lu, D.; Medlyn, B.; Norby, R. J.; Ricciuto, D. M.; Rogers, A.; Serbin, S.; Weston, D. J.; Ye, M.; Zaehle, S.

2017-12-01

Large uncertainty is often inherent in model predictions due to imperfect knowledge of how to describe the mechanistic processes (hypotheses) that a model is intended to represent. Yet this model hypothesis uncertainty (MHU) is often overlooked or informally evaluated, as methods to quantify and evaluate MHU are limited. MHU is increased as models become more complex because each additional processes added to a model comes with inherent MHU as well as parametric unceratinty. With the current trend of adding more processes to Earth System Models (ESMs), we are adding uncertainty, which can be quantified for parameters but not MHU. Model inter-comparison projects do allow for some consideration of hypothesis uncertainty but in an ad hoc and non-independent fashion. This has stymied efforts to evaluate ecosystem models against data and intepret the results mechanistically because it is not simple to interpret exactly why a model is producing the results it does and identify which model assumptions are key as they combine models of many sub-systems and processes, each of which may be conceptualised and represented mathematically in various ways. We present a novel modelling framework—the multi-assumption architecture and testbed (MAAT)—that automates the combination, generation, and execution of a model ensemble built with different representations of process. We will present the argument that multi-hypothesis modelling needs to be considered in conjunction with other capabilities (e.g. the Predictive Ecosystem Analyser; PecAn) and statistical methods (e.g. sensitivity anaylsis, data assimilation) to aid efforts in robust data model integration to enhance our predictive understanding of biological systems.

Riziko ICHS určené podle různých indexů aterogenity ovlivňují i další rizikové faktory

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Tomečková, Marie; Marušiaková, M.; Grünfeldová, H.; Peleška, Jan; Hanuš, P.

2005-01-01

Roč. 8, 3 Suppl. (2005), s. 43-44 ISSN 1211-9326. [Kongres o ateroskleróze /9./. 01.12.2005-03.12.2005, Špindlerův Mlýn] Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z10300504 Keywords : atherogenetic indexes * risk of coronary heart disease Subject RIV: BB - Applied Statistics, Operational Research

Process models and model-data fusion in dendroecology

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Joel eGuiot

2014-08-01

Full Text Available Dendrochronology (i.e. the study of annually dated tree-ring time series has proved to be a powerful technique to understand tree-growth. This paper intends to show the interest of using ecophysiological modeling not only to understand and predict tree-growth (dendroecology but also to reconstruct past climates (dendroclimatology. Process models have been used for several decades in dendroclimatology, but it is only recently that methods of model-data fusion have led to significant progress in modeling tree-growth as a function of climate and in reconstructing past climates. These model-data fusion (MDF methods, mainly based on the Bayesian paradigm, have been shown to be powerful for both model calibration and model inversion. After a rapid survey of tree-growth modeling, we illustrate MDF with examples based on series of Southern France Aleppo pines and Central France oaks. These examples show that if plants experienced CO2 fertilization, this would have a significant effect on tree-growth which in turn would bias the climate reconstructions. This bias could be extended to other environmental non-climatic factors directly or indirectly affecting annual ring formation and not taken into account in classical empirical models, which supports the use of more complex process-based models. Finally, we conclude by showing the interest of the data assimilation methods applied in climatology to produce climate re-analyses.

`Models of' versus `Models for'. Toward an Agent-Based Conception of Modeling in the Science Classroom

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Gouvea, Julia; Passmore, Cynthia

2017-03-01

The inclusion of the practice of "developing and using models" in the Framework for K-12 Science Education and in the Next Generation Science Standards provides an opportunity for educators to examine the role this practice plays in science and how it can be leveraged in a science classroom. Drawing on conceptions of models in the philosophy of science, we bring forward an agent-based account of models and discuss the implications of this view for enacting modeling in science classrooms. Models, according to this account, can only be understood with respect to the aims and intentions of a cognitive agent (models for), not solely in terms of how they represent phenomena in the world (models of). We present this contrast as a heuristic— models of versus models for—that can be used to help educators notice and interpret how models are positioned in standards, curriculum, and classrooms.

Eclipse models

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Michel, F.C.

1989-01-01

Three existing eclipse models for the PSR 1957 + 20 pulsar are discussed in terms of their requirements and the information they yield about the pulsar wind: the interacting wind from a companion model, the magnetosphere model, and the occulting disk model. It is shown out that the wind model requires an MHD wind from the pulsar, with enough particles that the Poynting flux of the wind can be thermalized; in this model, a large flux of energetic radiation from the pulsar is required to accompany the wind and drive the wind off the companion. The magnetosphere model requires an EM wind, which is Poynting flux dominated; the advantage of this model over the wind model is that the plasma density inside the magnetosphere can be orders of magnitude larger than in a magnetospheric tail blown back by wind interaction. The occulting disk model also requires an EM wind so that the interaction would be pushed down onto the companion surface, minimizing direct interaction of the wind with the orbiting macroscopic particles

Thermal unit availability modeling in a regional simulation model

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Yamayee, Z.A.; Port, J.; Robinett, W.

1983-01-01

The System Analysis Model (SAM) developed under the umbrella of PNUCC's System Analysis Committee is capable of simulating the operation of a given load/resource scenario. This model employs a Monte-Carlo simulation to incorporate uncertainties. Among uncertainties modeled is thermal unit availability both for energy simulation (seasonal) and capacity simulations (hourly). This paper presents the availability modeling in the capacity and energy models. The use of regional and national data in deriving the two availability models, the interaction between the two and modifications made to the capacity model in order to reflect regional practices is presented. A sample problem is presented to show the modification process. Results for modeling a nuclear unit using NERC-GADS is presented

Using the Model Coupling Toolkit to couple earth system models

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Warner, J.C.; Perlin, N.; Skyllingstad, E.D.

2008-01-01

Continued advances in computational resources are providing the opportunity to operate more sophisticated numerical models. Additionally, there is an increasing demand for multidisciplinary studies that include interactions between different physical processes. Therefore there is a strong desire to develop coupled modeling systems that utilize existing models and allow efficient data exchange and model control. The basic system would entail model "1" running on "M" processors and model "2" running on "N" processors, with efficient exchange of model fields at predetermined synchronization intervals. Here we demonstrate two coupled systems: the coupling of the ocean circulation model Regional Ocean Modeling System (ROMS) to the surface wave model Simulating WAves Nearshore (SWAN), and the coupling of ROMS to the atmospheric model Coupled Ocean Atmosphere Prediction System (COAMPS). Both coupled systems use the Model Coupling Toolkit (MCT) as a mechanism for operation control and inter-model distributed memory transfer of model variables. In this paper we describe requirements and other options for model coupling, explain the MCT library, ROMS, SWAN and COAMPS models, methods for grid decomposition and sparse matrix interpolation, and provide an example from each coupled system. Methods presented in this paper are clearly applicable for coupling of other types of models. ?? 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Modeling Non-Gaussian Time Series with Nonparametric Bayesian Model.

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Xu, Zhiguang; MacEachern, Steven; Xu, Xinyi

2015-02-01

We present a class of Bayesian copula models whose major components are the marginal (limiting) distribution of a stationary time series and the internal dynamics of the series. We argue that these are the two features with which an analyst is typically most familiar, and hence that these are natural components with which to work. For the marginal distribution, we use a nonparametric Bayesian prior distribution along with a cdf-inverse cdf transformation to obtain large support. For the internal dynamics, we rely on the traditionally successful techniques of normal-theory time series. Coupling the two components gives us a family of (Gaussian) copula transformed autoregressive models. The models provide coherent adjustments of time scales and are compatible with many extensions, including changes in volatility of the series. We describe basic properties of the models, show their ability to recover non-Gaussian marginal distributions, and use a GARCH modification of the basic model to analyze stock index return series. The models are found to provide better fit and improved short-range and long-range predictions than Gaussian competitors. The models are extensible to a large variety of fields, including continuous time models, spatial models, models for multiple series, models driven by external covariate streams, and non-stationary models.

The Real and the Mathematical in Quantum Modeling: From Principles to Models and from Models to Principles

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Plotnitsky, Arkady

2017-06-01

The history of mathematical modeling outside physics has been dominated by the use of classical mathematical models, C-models, primarily those of a probabilistic or statistical nature. More recently, however, quantum mathematical models, Q-models, based in the mathematical formalism of quantum theory have become more prominent in psychology, economics, and decision science. The use of Q-models in these fields remains controversial, in part because it is not entirely clear whether Q-models are necessary for dealing with the phenomena in question or whether C-models would still suffice. My aim, however, is not to assess the necessity of Q-models in these fields, but instead to reflect on what the possible applicability of Q-models may tell us about the corresponding phenomena there, vis-à-vis quantum phenomena in physics. In order to do so, I shall first discuss the key reasons for the use of Q-models in physics. In particular, I shall examine the fundamental principles that led to the development of quantum mechanics. Then I shall consider a possible role of similar principles in using Q-models outside physics. Psychology, economics, and decision science borrow already available Q-models from quantum theory, rather than derive them from their own internal principles, while quantum mechanics was derived from such principles, because there was no readily available mathematical model to handle quantum phenomena, although the mathematics ultimately used in quantum did in fact exist then. I shall argue, however, that the principle perspective on mathematical modeling outside physics might help us to understand better the role of Q-models in these fields and possibly to envision new models, conceptually analogous to but mathematically different from those of quantum theory, helpful or even necessary there or in physics itself. I shall suggest one possible type of such models, singularized probabilistic, SP, models, some of which are time-dependent, TDSP-models. The

Optimisation of BPMN Business Models via Model Checking

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Herbert, Luke Thomas; Sharp, Robin

2013-01-01

We present a framework for the optimisation of business processes modelled in the business process modelling language BPMN, which builds upon earlier work, where we developed a model checking based method for the analysis of BPMN models. We define a structure for expressing optimisation goals...... for synthesized BPMN components, based on probabilistic computation tree logic and real-valued reward structures of the BPMN model, allowing for the specification of complex quantitative goals. We here present a simple algorithm, inspired by concepts from evolutionary algorithms, which iteratively generates...

PENGGUNAAN THE ZMIJEWSKI MODEL, THE ALTMAN MODEL, DAN THE SPRINGATE MODEL SEBAGAI PREDIKTOR DELISTING

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Mila Fatmawati

2017-03-01

Full Text Available The purpose of this study was to investigate empirical evidence that the Zmijewski model, the Altman model, andthe Springate models could be used as a predictor of delisting the company. Object of this study was to remove thelist of companies that trade shares (delisted in Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2003-2009. As a benchmark forcompanies delisted at the top used companies that were still listed on the Stock Exchange with the same numberand kind of business field. Comparison samples were taken randomly over the same period with the companydelisted. The method of analysis used logic regression. The results found that from the three delisting of predictormodels, only the Zmijewski models that could be used to predict the company delisted in the period of observation,while the Altman model and the Springate models could not be used as predictive models delisting. It is becauseThe Zmijewski model emphasized amounts of debt in predict delisting. The bigger the debt was, it would be moreaccurate in predicting as the company’s delisting. Meanwhile, the Altman model and the Springate modelemphasized more on profitability measures. The smaller the profitability was, the more precisely to predictcompany’s delisting. Condition of delisting the company that became object of observation company trends wasstill able to get profit, but it had a relative amount of debt.

Process modelling on a canonical basis[Process modelling; Canonical modelling

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Siepmann, Volker

2006-12-20

Based on an equation oriented solving strategy, this thesis investigates a new approach to process modelling. Homogeneous thermodynamic state functions represent consistent mathematical models of thermodynamic properties. Such state functions of solely extensive canonical state variables are the basis of this work, as they are natural objective functions in optimisation nodes to calculate thermodynamic equilibrium regarding phase-interaction and chemical reactions. Analytical state function derivatives are utilised within the solution process as well as interpreted as physical properties. By this approach, only a limited range of imaginable process constraints are considered, namely linear balance equations of state variables. A second-order update of source contributions to these balance equations is obtained by an additional constitutive equation system. These equations are general dependent on state variables and first-order sensitivities, and cover therefore practically all potential process constraints. Symbolic computation technology efficiently provides sparsity and derivative information of active equations to avoid performance problems regarding robustness and computational effort. A benefit of detaching the constitutive equation system is that the structure of the main equation system remains unaffected by these constraints, and a priori information allows to implement an efficient solving strategy and a concise error diagnosis. A tailor-made linear algebra library handles the sparse recursive block structures efficiently. The optimisation principle for single modules of thermodynamic equilibrium is extended to host entire process models. State variables of different modules interact through balance equations, representing material flows from one module to the other. To account for reusability and encapsulation of process module details, modular process modelling is supported by a recursive module structure. The second-order solving algorithm makes it

Generalized latent variable modeling multilevel, longitudinal, and structural equation models

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Skrondal, Anders; Rabe-Hesketh, Sophia

2004-01-01

This book unifies and extends latent variable models, including multilevel or generalized linear mixed models, longitudinal or panel models, item response or factor models, latent class or finite mixture models, and structural equation models.

A Lagrangian mixing frequency model for transported PDF modeling

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Turkeri, Hasret; Zhao, Xinyu

2017-11-01

In this study, a Lagrangian mixing frequency model is proposed for molecular mixing models within the framework of transported probability density function (PDF) methods. The model is based on the dissipations of mixture fraction and progress variables obtained from Lagrangian particles in PDF methods. The new model is proposed as a remedy to the difficulty in choosing the optimal model constant parameters when using conventional mixing frequency models. The model is implemented in combination with the Interaction by exchange with the mean (IEM) mixing model. The performance of the new model is examined by performing simulations of Sandia Flame D and the turbulent premixed flame from the Cambridge stratified flame series. The simulations are performed using the pdfFOAM solver which is a LES/PDF solver developed entirely in OpenFOAM. A 16-species reduced mechanism is used to represent methane/air combustion, and in situ adaptive tabulation is employed to accelerate the finite-rate chemistry calculations. The results are compared with experimental measurements as well as with the results obtained using conventional mixing frequency models. Dynamic mixing frequencies are predicted using the new model without solving additional transport equations, and good agreement with experimental data is observed.

Modelling MIZ dynamics in a global model

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Rynders, Stefanie; Aksenov, Yevgeny; Feltham, Daniel; Nurser, George; Naveira Garabato, Alberto

2016-04-01

Exposure of large, previously ice-covered areas of the Arctic Ocean to the wind and surface ocean waves results in the Arctic pack ice cover becoming more fragmented and mobile, with large regions of ice cover evolving into the Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ). The need for better climate predictions, along with growing economic activity in the Polar Oceans, necessitates climate and forecasting models that can simulate fragmented sea ice with a greater fidelity. Current models are not fully fit for the purpose, since they neither model surface ocean waves in the MIZ, nor account for the effect of floe fragmentation on drag, nor include sea ice rheology that represents both the now thinner pack ice and MIZ ice dynamics. All these processes affect the momentum transfer to the ocean. We present initial results from a global ocean model NEMO (Nucleus for European Modelling of the Ocean) coupled to the Los Alamos sea ice model CICE. The model setup implements a novel rheological formulation for sea ice dynamics, accounting for ice floe collisions, thus offering a seamless framework for pack ice and MIZ simulations. The effect of surface waves on ice motion is included through wave pressure and the turbulent kinetic energy of ice floes. In the multidecadal model integrations we examine MIZ and basin scale sea ice and oceanic responses to the changes in ice dynamics. We analyse model sensitivities and attribute them to key sea ice and ocean dynamical mechanisms. The results suggest that the effect of the new ice rheology is confined to the MIZ. However with the current increase in summer MIZ area, which is projected to continue and may become the dominant type of sea ice in the Arctic, we argue that the effects of the combined sea ice rheology will be noticeable in large areas of the Arctic Ocean, affecting sea ice and ocean. With this study we assert that to make more accurate sea ice predictions in the changing Arctic, models need to include MIZ dynamics and physics.

Graphical Rasch models

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Kreiner, Svend; Christensen, Karl Bang

Rasch models; Partial Credit models; Rating Scale models; Item bias; Differential item functioning; Local independence; Graphical models......Rasch models; Partial Credit models; Rating Scale models; Item bias; Differential item functioning; Local independence; Graphical models...

Transforming Graphical System Models to Graphical Attack Models

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Ivanova, Marieta Georgieva; Probst, Christian W.; Hansen, Rene Rydhof

2016-01-01

Manually identifying possible attacks on an organisation is a complex undertaking; many different factors must be considered, and the resulting attack scenarios can be complex and hard to maintain as the organisation changes. System models provide a systematic representation of organisations...... approach to transforming graphical system models to graphical attack models in the form of attack trees. Based on an asset in the model, our transformations result in an attack tree that represents attacks by all possible actors in the model, after which the actor in question has obtained the asset....

Integration of Simulink Models with Component-based Software Models

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Marian, Nicolae

2008-01-01

Model based development aims to facilitate the development of embedded control systems by emphasizing the separation of the design level from the implementation level. Model based design involves the use of multiple models that represent different views of a system, having different semantics...... of abstract system descriptions. Usually, in mechatronics systems, design proceeds by iterating model construction, model analysis, and model transformation. Constructing a MATLAB/Simulink model, a plant and controller behavior is simulated using graphical blocks to represent mathematical and logical...... constraints. COMDES (Component-based Design of Software for Distributed Embedded Systems) is such a component-based system framework developed by the software engineering group of Mads Clausen Institute for Product Innovation (MCI), University of Southern Denmark. Once specified, the software model has...

Pavement Aging Model by Response Surface Modeling

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Manzano-Ramírez A.

2011-10-01

Full Text Available In this work, surface course aging was modeled by Response Surface Methodology (RSM. The Marshall specimens were placed in a conventional oven for time and temperature conditions established on the basis of the environment factors of the region where the surface course is constructed by AC-20 from the Ing. Antonio M. Amor refinery. Volatilized material (VM, load resistance increment (ΔL and flow resistance increment (ΔF models were developed by the RSM. Cylindrical specimens with real aging were extracted from the surface course pilot to evaluate the error of the models. The VM model was adequate, in contrast (ΔL and (ΔF models were almost adequate with an error of 20 %, that was associated with the other environmental factors, which were not considered at the beginning of the research.

Variable selection and model choice in geoadditive regression models.

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Kneib, Thomas; Hothorn, Torsten; Tutz, Gerhard

2009-06-01

Model choice and variable selection are issues of major concern in practical regression analyses, arising in many biometric applications such as habitat suitability analyses, where the aim is to identify the influence of potentially many environmental conditions on certain species. We describe regression models for breeding bird communities that facilitate both model choice and variable selection, by a boosting algorithm that works within a class of geoadditive regression models comprising spatial effects, nonparametric effects of continuous covariates, interaction surfaces, and varying coefficients. The major modeling components are penalized splines and their bivariate tensor product extensions. All smooth model terms are represented as the sum of a parametric component and a smooth component with one degree of freedom to obtain a fair comparison between the model terms. A generic representation of the geoadditive model allows us to devise a general boosting algorithm that automatically performs model choice and variable selection.

Model coupler for coupling of atmospheric, oceanic, and terrestrial models

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Nagai, Haruyasu; Kobayashi, Takuya; Tsuduki, Katsunori; Kim, Keyong-Ok

2007-02-01

A numerical simulation system SPEEDI-MP, which is applicable for various environmental studies, consists of dynamical models and material transport models for the atmospheric, terrestrial, and oceanic environments, meteorological and geographical databases for model inputs, and system utilities for file management, visualization, analysis, etc., using graphical user interfaces (GUIs). As a numerical simulation tool, a model coupling program (model coupler) has been developed. It controls parallel calculations of several models and data exchanges among them to realize the dynamical coupling of the models. It is applicable for any models with three-dimensional structured grid system, which is used by most environmental and hydrodynamic models. A coupled model system for water circulation has been constructed with atmosphere, ocean, wave, hydrology, and land-surface models using the model coupler. Performance tests of the coupled model system for water circulation were also carried out for the flood event at Saudi Arabia in January 2005 and the storm surge case by the hurricane KATRINA in August 2005. (author)

ICRF modelling

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Phillips, C.K.

1985-12-01

This lecture provides a survey of the methods used to model fast magnetosonic wave coupling, propagation, and absorption in tokamaks. The validity and limitations of three distinct types of modelling codes, which will be contrasted, include discrete models which utilize ray tracing techniques, approximate continuous field models based on a parabolic approximation of the wave equation, and full field models derived using finite difference techniques. Inclusion of mode conversion effects in these models and modification of the minority distribution function will also be discussed. The lecture will conclude with a presentation of time-dependent global transport simulations of ICRF-heated tokamak discharges obtained in conjunction with the ICRF modelling codes. 52 refs., 15 figs

Event Modeling

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Bækgaard, Lars

2001-01-01

The purpose of this chapter is to discuss conceptual event modeling within a context of information modeling. Traditionally, information modeling has been concerned with the modeling of a universe of discourse in terms of information structures. However, most interesting universes of discourse...... are dynamic and we present a modeling approach that can be used to model such dynamics.We characterize events as both information objects and change agents (Bækgaard 1997). When viewed as information objects events are phenomena that can be observed and described. For example, borrow events in a library can...

Degeneracy of time series models: The best model is not always the correct model

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Judd, Kevin; Nakamura, Tomomichi

2006-01-01

There are a number of good techniques for finding, in some sense, the best model of a deterministic system given a time series of observations. We examine a problem called model degeneracy, which has the consequence that even when a perfect model of a system exists, one does not find it using the best techniques currently available. The problem is illustrated using global polynomial models and the theory of Groebner bases

On the shell model connection of the cluster model

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Cseh, J.; Levai, G.; Kato, K.

2000-01-01

Complete text of publication follows. The interrelation of basic nuclear structure models is a longstanding problem. The connection between the spherical shell model and the quadrupole collective model has been studied extensively, and symmetry considerations proved to be especially useful in this respect. A collective band was interpreted in the shell model language long ago as a set of states (of the valence nucleons) with a specific SU(3) symmetry. Furthermore, the energies of these rotational states are obtained to a good approximation as eigenvalues of an SU(3) dynamically symmetric shell model Hamiltonian. On the other hand the relation of the shell model and cluster model is less well explored. The connection of the harmonic oscillator (i.e. SU(3)) bases of the two approaches is known, but it was established only for the unrealistic harmonic oscillator interactions. Here we investigate the question: Can an SU(3) dynamically symmetric interaction provide a similar connection between the spherical shell model and the cluster model, like the one between the shell and collective models? In other words: whether or not the energy of the states of the cluster bands, defined by a specific SU(3) symmetries, can be obtained from a shell model Hamiltonian (with SU(3) dynamical symmetry). We carried out calculations within the framework of the semimicroscopic algebraic cluster model, in which not only the cluster model space is obtained from the full shell model space by an SU(3) symmetry-dictated truncation, but SU(3) dynamically symmetric interactions are also applied. Actually, Hamiltonians of this kind proved to be successful in describing the gross features of cluster states in a wide energy range. The novel feature of the present work is that we apply exclusively shell model interactions. The energies obtained from such a Hamiltonian for several bands of the ( 12 C, 14 C, 16 O, 20 Ne, 40 Ca) + α systems turn out to be in good agreement with the experimental

[Cocaine smuggling in the gastrointestinal tract--the case report with the review of literature].

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Ciszowski, Krzysztof; Hydzik, Piotr; Waldman, Wojciech; Sein Anand, Jacek

2005-01-01

Body-packing is the way of psychoactive substances smuggling by swallowing of carefully prepared packages with drugs into the gastrointestinal tract or by insertion them into the vagina or the rectum, especially in order to avoid finding them by the custom service. Cocaine, as well as opiates, is the one of the most often smuggled drugs by so called body-packers. In the present study the first case of the body-packer from Malopolska region in Poland, who was observed in the Toxicology Department of the Collegium Medicum UJ, was described. The 29-year-old man swallowed 60 packages containing cocaine with a total net weight of about 500 grams. The plain abdominal radiography revealed multiple shadows of foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract, but the results of blood and urine cocaine measurements were negative. During the 37-hours stay in our department the patient was monitored (blood pressure, heart rate, temperature), laxatives and oral fluids were administered. All the packages were evacuated through the natural way and it was followed up by the control abdominal radiography. No symptoms of acute cocaine intoxication or any other complications were observed. According to the case there is also the thorough review of literature presented including the kinds of body-packing, the diagnostic methods used in recognizing of body-packers and the ways of their treatment taking into consideration the conservative management as well as surgical methods.

Мова i закон: контроверсiї та маніпуляцiї в українському парламентському дискурci

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Світлана [Svitlana] Романюк [Romaniuk

2015-12-01

Full Text Available Language and the law. Controversies and manipulation in Ukrainian parliamentary discourse This article presents the linguistic resources which Ukrainian parliament members use to form the controversial communiqués. I try to find out what characteristic phrases indicate manipulation of information. Examples are selected from speeches of different political groups of the seventh convocation in the Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada on 4th July 2012, when the depu­ties were discussing the Principles of the State Language Policy Act, passed the previous day. To describe the issue in question, I use the method of critical discourse analysis.   Język i prawo. Kontrowersje i manipulacje w ukraińskim dyskursie parlamentarnym Prezentowany artykuł jest próbą ustalenia, za pomocą jakich środków językowych posłowie parlamentu ukraińskiego formułują komunikat, który można uznać za kontrowersyjny. Próbuję ustalić, jakie charakterystyczne zwroty wskazują na manipulowanie informacją. Przykłady wyekscerpowano z przemówień przedstawicieli różnych grup politycznych na posiedzeniu Rady Najwyższej Ukrainy w dniu 4 lipca 2012 roku, podczas którego posłowie dyskutowali nad przyjętą poprzedniego dnia ustawą O zasadach polityki językowej. W analizie zastosowano metodę krytycznej analizy dyskursu.

Labour Market Developments in the Maritime Industry of the South Baltic Region

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Bernacki Dariusz

2014-03-01

Full Text Available Dwa główne cele badań, to analiza stanu gospodarki morskiej i zatrudnienia w Rejonie Południowego Bałtyku oraz zidentyfikowanie sektorów gospodarki morskiej wykazujących potencjał dla rozwoju i określenie wpływu, jaki będzie to miało na zatrudnienie i wymagane kwalifikacje zawodowe, a także na możliwości wymiany międzyregionalnej pracowników. Badania porównawcze przeprowadzono dla czterech nadmorskich regionów UE, a mianowicie Meklemburgii-Przedpomorza Przedniego(D, województw: Zachodniopomorskiego i Pomorskiego (PL oraz Regionu Kłajpedy (LT. Wskazano na perspektywy rozwoju gospodarczego poszczególnych segmentów gospodarki morskiej i ustalono związany z tym wpływ na rynki pracy w poszczególnych regionach. Analiza porównawcza poszczególnych segmentów gospodarki morskiej Rejonu Południowego Bałtyku umożliwiła zidentyfikowanie różnic w możliwościach ich rozwoju i w efektach popytu na pracę i na kwalifikacje zawodowe dla każdego z regionów. Zjawisko zróżnicowanego potencjału rozwoju rynków pracy w wyróżnionych segmentach gospodarki morskiej w ujęciu międzyregionalnym przedstawiono w formie wielokryterialnych macierzy prognoz popytu na pracę.

Approximating chiral quark models with linear σ-models

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Broniowski, Wojciech; Golli, Bojan

2003-01-01

We study the approximation of chiral quark models with simpler models, obtained via gradient expansion. The resulting Lagrangian of the type of the linear σ-model contains, at the lowest level of the gradient-expanded meson action, an additional term of the form ((1)/(2))A(σ∂ μ σ+π∂ μ π) 2 . We investigate the dynamical consequences of this term and its relevance to the phenomenology of the soliton models of the nucleon. It is found that the inclusion of the new term allows for a more efficient approximation of the underlying quark theory, especially in those cases where dynamics allows for a large deviation of the chiral fields from the chiral circle, such as in quark models with non-local regulators. This is of practical importance, since the σ-models with valence quarks only are technically much easier to treat and simpler to solve than the quark models with the full-fledged Dirac sea

Multivariate statistical modelling based on generalized linear models

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Fahrmeir, Ludwig

1994-01-01

This book is concerned with the use of generalized linear models for univariate and multivariate regression analysis. Its emphasis is to provide a detailed introductory survey of the subject based on the analysis of real data drawn from a variety of subjects including the biological sciences, economics, and the social sciences. Where possible, technical details and proofs are deferred to an appendix in order to provide an accessible account for non-experts. Topics covered include: models for multi-categorical responses, model checking, time series and longitudinal data, random effects models, and state-space models. Throughout, the authors have taken great pains to discuss the underlying theoretical ideas in ways that relate well to the data at hand. As a result, numerous researchers whose work relies on the use of these models will find this an invaluable account to have on their desks. "The basic aim of the authors is to bring together and review a large part of recent advances in statistical modelling of m...

Modeling arson - An exercise in qualitative model building

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Heineke, J. M.

1975-01-01

A detailed example is given of the role of von Neumann and Morgenstern's 1944 'expected utility theorem' (in the theory of games and economic behavior) in qualitative model building. Specifically, an arsonist's decision as to the amount of time to allocate to arson and related activities is modeled, and the responsiveness of this time allocation to changes in various policy parameters is examined. Both the activity modeled and the method of presentation are intended to provide an introduction to the scope and power of the expected utility theorem in modeling situations of 'choice under uncertainty'. The robustness of such a model is shown to vary inversely with the number of preference restrictions used in the analysis. The fewer the restrictions, the wider is the class of agents to which the model is applicable, and accordingly more confidence is put in the derived results. A methodological discussion on modeling human behavior is included.

Air Quality Dispersion Modeling - Alternative Models

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Models, not listed in Appendix W, that can be used in regulatory applications with case-by-case justification to the Reviewing Authority as noted in Section 3.2, Use of Alternative Models, in Appendix W.

On the shell-model-connection of the cluster model

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Cseh, J.

2000-01-01

Complete text of publication follows. The interrelation of basic nuclear structure models is a longstanding problem. The connection between the spherical shell model and the quadrupole collective model has been studied extensively, and symmetry considerations proved to be especially useful in this respect. A collective band was interpreted in the shell model language long ago [1] as a set of states (of the valence nucleons) with a specific SU(3) symmetry. Furthermore, the energies of these rotational states are obtained to a good approximation as eigenvalues of an SU(3) dynamically symmetric shell model Hamiltonian. On the other hand the relation of the shell model and cluster model is less well explored. The connection of the harmonic oscillator (i.e. SU(3)) bases of the two approaches is known [2] but it was established only for the unrealistic harmonic oscillator interactions. Here we investigate the question: Can an SU(3) dynamically symmetric interaction provide a similar connection between the spherical shell model and the cluster model, like the one between the shell and collective models? In other words: whether or not the energy of the states of the cluster bands, defined by a specific SU(3) symmetries, can be obtained from a shell model Hamiltonian (with SU(3) dynamical symmetry). We carried out calculations within the framework of the semimicroscopic algebraic cluster model [3,4] in order to find an answer to this question, which seems to be affirmative. In particular, the energies obtained from such a Hamiltonian for several bands of the ( 12 C, 14 C, 16 O, 20 Ne, 40 Ca) + α systems turn out to be in good agreement with the experimental values. The present results show that the simple and transparent SU(3) connection between the spherical shell model and the cluster model is valid not only for the harmonic oscillator interactions, but for much more general (SU(3) dynamically symmetric) Hamiltonians as well, which result in realistic energy spectra. Via

Wind tunnel modeling of roadways: Comparison with mathematical models

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Heidorn, K.; Davies, A.E.; Murphy, M.C.

1991-01-01

The assessment of air quality impacts from roadways is a major concern to urban planners. In order to assess future road and building configurations, a number of techniques have been developed including mathematical models, which simulate traffic emissions and atmospheric dispersion through a series of mathematical relationships and physical models. The latter models simulate emissions and dispersion through scaling of these processes in a wind tunnel. Two roadway mathematical models, HIWAY-2 and CALINE-4, were applied to a proposed development in a large urban area. Physical modeling procedures developed by Rowan Williams Davies and Irwin Inc. (RWDI) in the form of line source simulators were also applied, and the resulting carbon monoxide concentrations were compared. The results indicated a factor of two agreement between the mathematical and physical models. The physical model, however, reacted to change in building massing and configuration. The mathematical models did not, since no provision for such changes was included in the mathematical models. In general, the RWDI model resulted in higher concentrations than either HIWAY-2 or CALINE-4. Where there was underprediction, it was often due to shielding of the receptor by surrounding buildings. Comparison of these three models with the CALTRANS Tracer Dispersion Experiment showed good results although concentrations were consistently underpredicted

Analysis of deregulation models; Denryoku shijo jiyuka model no bunseki

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Yajima, M. [Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Tokyo (Japan)

1996-04-01

Trends toward power market deregulation were investigated in Japan and 16 other countries, and various deregulation models were examined and evaluated for their merits and demerits. There are four basic models, that is, franchise bidding model, competitive bidding in power generation model, wholesale wheeling or retail wheeling model, and mandatory pool or voluntary pool model. Power market deregulation has been a global tendency since the second half of the 1970s, with various models adopted by different countries. Out of the above-said models, it is the retail wheeling model and pool models (open access models) that allow the final customer to select power suppliers, and the number of countries adopting these models is increasing. The said models are characterized in that the disintegration of the vertical transmission-distribution integration (separation of distribution service and retail supply service) and the liberation of the retail market are simultaneously accomplished. The pool models, in particular, are enjoying favor because conditions for fair competition have already been prepared and because it is believed high in efficiency. In Japan and France, where importance is attached to atomic power generation, the competitive bidding model is adopted as a means to harmonize the introduction of competition into the source development and power generation sectors. 7 refs., 4 tabs.

Modelling Overview

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Larsen, Lars Bjørn; Vesterager, Johan

This report provides an overview of the existing models of global manufacturing, describes the required modelling views and associated methods and identifies tools, which can provide support for this modelling activity.The model adopted for global manufacturing is that of an extended enterprise s...

Statistical Model Checking of Rich Models and Properties

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Poulsen, Danny Bøgsted

in undecidability issues for the traditional model checking approaches. Statistical model checking has proven itself a valuable supplement to model checking and this thesis is concerned with extending this software validation technique to stochastic hybrid systems. The thesis consists of two parts: the first part...... motivates why existing model checking technology should be supplemented by new techniques. It also contains a brief introduction to probability theory and concepts covered by the six papers making up the second part. The first two papers are concerned with developing online monitoring techniques...... systems. The fifth paper shows how stochastic hybrid automata are useful for modelling biological systems and the final paper is concerned with showing how statistical model checking is efficiently distributed. In parallel with developing the theory contained in the papers, a substantial part of this work...

Geochemistry Model Validation Report: Material Degradation and Release Model

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H. Stockman

2001-09-28

The purpose of this Analysis and Modeling Report (AMR) is to validate the Material Degradation and Release (MDR) model that predicts degradation and release of radionuclides from a degrading waste package (WP) in the potential monitored geologic repository at Yucca Mountain. This AMR is prepared according to ''Technical Work Plan for: Waste Package Design Description for LA'' (Ref. 17). The intended use of the MDR model is to estimate the long-term geochemical behavior of waste packages (WPs) containing U. S . Department of Energy (DOE) Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF) codisposed with High Level Waste (HLW) glass, commercial SNF, and Immobilized Plutonium Ceramic (Pu-ceramic) codisposed with HLW glass. The model is intended to predict (1) the extent to which criticality control material, such as gadolinium (Gd), will remain in the WP after corrosion of the initial WP, (2) the extent to which fissile Pu and uranium (U) will be carried out of the degraded WP by infiltrating water, and (3) the chemical composition and amounts of minerals and other solids left in the WP. The results of the model are intended for use in criticality calculations. The scope of the model validation report is to (1) describe the MDR model, and (2) compare the modeling results with experimental studies. A test case based on a degrading Pu-ceramic WP is provided to help explain the model. This model does not directly feed the assessment of system performance. The output from this model is used by several other models, such as the configuration generator, criticality, and criticality consequence models, prior to the evaluation of system performance. This document has been prepared according to AP-3.10Q, ''Analyses and Models'' (Ref. 2), and prepared in accordance with the technical work plan (Ref. 17).

Geochemistry Model Validation Report: Material Degradation and Release Model

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Stockman, H.

2001-01-01

The purpose of this Analysis and Modeling Report (AMR) is to validate the Material Degradation and Release (MDR) model that predicts degradation and release of radionuclides from a degrading waste package (WP) in the potential monitored geologic repository at Yucca Mountain. This AMR is prepared according to ''Technical Work Plan for: Waste Package Design Description for LA'' (Ref. 17). The intended use of the MDR model is to estimate the long-term geochemical behavior of waste packages (WPs) containing U. S . Department of Energy (DOE) Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF) codisposed with High Level Waste (HLW) glass, commercial SNF, and Immobilized Plutonium Ceramic (Pu-ceramic) codisposed with HLW glass. The model is intended to predict (1) the extent to which criticality control material, such as gadolinium (Gd), will remain in the WP after corrosion of the initial WP, (2) the extent to which fissile Pu and uranium (U) will be carried out of the degraded WP by infiltrating water, and (3) the chemical composition and amounts of minerals and other solids left in the WP. The results of the model are intended for use in criticality calculations. The scope of the model validation report is to (1) describe the MDR model, and (2) compare the modeling results with experimental studies. A test case based on a degrading Pu-ceramic WP is provided to help explain the model. This model does not directly feed the assessment of system performance. The output from this model is used by several other models, such as the configuration generator, criticality, and criticality consequence models, prior to the evaluation of system performance. This document has been prepared according to AP-3.10Q, ''Analyses and Models'' (Ref. 2), and prepared in accordance with the technical work plan (Ref. 17)

Assessing physical models used in nuclear aerosol transport models

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McDonald, B.H.

1987-01-01

Computer codes used to predict the behaviour of aerosols in water-cooled reactor containment buildings after severe accidents contain a variety of physical models. Special models are in place for describing agglomeration processes where small aerosol particles combine to form larger ones. Other models are used to calculate the rates at which aerosol particles are deposited on building structures. Condensation of steam on aerosol particles is currently a very active area in aerosol modelling. In this paper, the physical models incorporated in the current available international codes for all of these processes are reviewed and documented. There is considerable variation in models used in different codes, and some uncertainties exist as to which models are superior. 28 refs

Particle Tracking Model (PTM) with Coastal Modeling System (CMS)

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2015-11-04

Coastal Inlets Research Program Particle Tracking Model (PTM) with Coastal Modeling System ( CMS ) The Particle Tracking Model (PTM) is a Lagrangian...currents and waves. The Coastal Inlets Research Program (CIRP) supports the PTM with the Coastal Modeling System ( CMS ), which provides coupled wave...and current forcing for PTM simulations. CMS -PTM is implemented in the Surface-water Modeling System, a GUI environment for input development

A BRDF statistical model applying to space target materials modeling

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Liu, Chenghao; Li, Zhi; Xu, Can; Tian, Qichen

2017-10-01

In order to solve the problem of poor effect in modeling the large density BRDF measured data with five-parameter semi-empirical model, a refined statistical model of BRDF which is suitable for multi-class space target material modeling were proposed. The refined model improved the Torrance-Sparrow model while having the modeling advantages of five-parameter model. Compared with the existing empirical model, the model contains six simple parameters, which can approximate the roughness distribution of the material surface, can approximate the intensity of the Fresnel reflectance phenomenon and the attenuation of the reflected light's brightness with the azimuth angle changes. The model is able to achieve parameter inversion quickly with no extra loss of accuracy. The genetic algorithm was used to invert the parameters of 11 different samples in the space target commonly used materials, and the fitting errors of all materials were below 6%, which were much lower than those of five-parameter model. The effect of the refined model is verified by comparing the fitting results of the three samples at different incident zenith angles in 0° azimuth angle. Finally, the three-dimensional modeling visualizations of these samples in the upper hemisphere space was given, in which the strength of the optical scattering of different materials could be clearly shown. It proved the good describing ability of the refined model at the material characterization as well.

EIA model documentation: Petroleum market model of the national energy modeling system

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1995-12-28

The purpose of this report is to define the objectives of the Petroleum Market Model (PMM), describe its basic approach, and provide detail on how it works. This report is intended as a reference document for model analysts, users, and the public. Documentation of the model is in accordance with EIA`s legal obligation to provide adequate documentation in support of its models. The PMM models petroleum refining activities, the marketing of petroleum products to consumption regions, the production of natural gas liquids in gas processing plants, and domestic methanol production. The PMM projects petroleum product prices and sources of supply for meeting petroleum product demand. The sources of supply include crude oil, both domestic and imported; other inputs including alcohols and ethers; natural gas plant liquids production; petroleum product imports; and refinery processing gain. In addition, the PMM estimates domestic refinery capacity expansion and fuel consumption. Product prices are estimated at the Census division level and much of the refining activity information is at the Petroleum Administration for Defense (PAD) District level.

EIA model documentation: Petroleum market model of the national energy modeling system

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1995-01-01

The purpose of this report is to define the objectives of the Petroleum Market Model (PMM), describe its basic approach, and provide detail on how it works. This report is intended as a reference document for model analysts, users, and the public. Documentation of the model is in accordance with EIA's legal obligation to provide adequate documentation in support of its models. The PMM models petroleum refining activities, the marketing of petroleum products to consumption regions, the production of natural gas liquids in gas processing plants, and domestic methanol production. The PMM projects petroleum product prices and sources of supply for meeting petroleum product demand. The sources of supply include crude oil, both domestic and imported; other inputs including alcohols and ethers; natural gas plant liquids production; petroleum product imports; and refinery processing gain. In addition, the PMM estimates domestic refinery capacity expansion and fuel consumption. Product prices are estimated at the Census division level and much of the refining activity information is at the Petroleum Administration for Defense (PAD) District level

Towards policy relevant environmental modeling: contextual validity and pragmatic models

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Miles, Scott B.

2000-01-01

"What makes for a good model?" In various forms, this question is a question that, undoubtedly, many people, businesses, and institutions ponder with regards to their particular domain of modeling. One particular domain that is wrestling with this question is the multidisciplinary field of environmental modeling. Examples of environmental models range from models of contaminated ground water flow to the economic impact of natural disasters, such as earthquakes. One of the distinguishing claims of the field is the relevancy of environmental modeling to policy and environment-related decision-making in general. A pervasive view by both scientists and decision-makers is that a "good" model is one that is an accurate predictor. Thus, determining whether a model is "accurate" or "correct" is done by comparing model output to empirical observations. The expected outcome of this process, usually referred to as "validation" or "ground truthing," is a stamp on the model in question of "valid" or "not valid" that serves to indicate whether or not the model will be reliable before it is put into service in a decision-making context. In this paper, I begin by elaborating on the prevailing view of model validation and why this view must change. Drawing from concepts coming out of the studies of science and technology, I go on to propose a contextual view of validity that can overcome the problems associated with "ground truthing" models as an indicator of model goodness. The problem of how we talk about and determine model validity has much to do about how we perceive the utility of environmental models. In the remainder of the paper, I argue that we should adopt ideas of pragmatism in judging what makes for a good model and, in turn, developing good models. From such a perspective of model goodness, good environmental models should facilitate communication, convey—not bury or "eliminate"—uncertainties, and, thus, afford the active building of consensus decisions, instead

Stochastic biomathematical models with applications to neuronal modeling

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Batzel, Jerry; Ditlevsen, Susanne

2013-01-01

Stochastic biomathematical models are becoming increasingly important as new light is shed on the role of noise in living systems. In certain biological systems, stochastic effects may even enhance a signal, thus providing a biological motivation for the noise observed in living systems. Recent advances in stochastic analysis and increasing computing power facilitate the analysis of more biophysically realistic models, and this book provides researchers in computational neuroscience and stochastic systems with an overview of recent developments. Key concepts are developed in chapters written by experts in their respective fields. Topics include: one-dimensional homogeneous diffusions and their boundary behavior, large deviation theory and its application in stochastic neurobiological models, a review of mathematical methods for stochastic neuronal integrate-and-fire models, stochastic partial differential equation models in neurobiology, and stochastic modeling of spreading cortical depression.

Modelling of an homogeneous equilibrium mixture model

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Bernard-Champmartin, A.; Poujade, O.; Mathiaud, J.; Mathiaud, J.; Ghidaglia, J.M.

2014-01-01

We present here a model for two phase flows which is simpler than the 6-equations models (with two densities, two velocities, two temperatures) but more accurate than the standard mixture models with 4 equations (with two densities, one velocity and one temperature). We are interested in the case when the two-phases have been interacting long enough for the drag force to be small but still not negligible. The so-called Homogeneous Equilibrium Mixture Model (HEM) that we present is dealing with both mixture and relative quantities, allowing in particular to follow both a mixture velocity and a relative velocity. This relative velocity is not tracked by a conservation law but by a closure law (drift relation), whose expression is related to the drag force terms of the two-phase flow. After the derivation of the model, a stability analysis and numerical experiments are presented. (authors)

Temperature-based modeling of reference evapotranspiration using several artificial intelligence models: application of different modeling scenarios

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Sanikhani, Hadi; Kisi, Ozgur; Maroufpoor, Eisa; Yaseen, Zaher Mundher

2018-02-01

The establishment of an accurate computational model for predicting reference evapotranspiration (ET0) process is highly essential for several agricultural and hydrological applications, especially for the rural water resource systems, water use allocations, utilization and demand assessments, and the management of irrigation systems. In this research, six artificial intelligence (AI) models were investigated for modeling ET0 using a small number of climatic data generated from the minimum and maximum temperatures of the air and extraterrestrial radiation. The investigated models were multilayer perceptron (MLP), generalized regression neural networks (GRNN), radial basis neural networks (RBNN), integrated adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems with grid partitioning and subtractive clustering (ANFIS-GP and ANFIS-SC), and gene expression programming (GEP). The implemented monthly time scale data set was collected at the Antalya and Isparta stations which are located in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey. The Hargreaves-Samani (HS) equation and its calibrated version (CHS) were used to perform a verification analysis of the established AI models. The accuracy of validation was focused on multiple quantitative metrics, including root mean squared error (RMSE), mean absolute error (MAE), correlation coefficient (R 2), coefficient of residual mass (CRM), and Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency coefficient (NS). The results of the conducted models were highly practical and reliable for the investigated case studies. At the Antalya station, the performance of the GEP and GRNN models was better than the other investigated models, while the performance of the RBNN and ANFIS-SC models was best compared to the other models at the Isparta station. Except for the MLP model, all the other investigated models presented a better performance accuracy compared to the HS and CHS empirical models when applied in a cross-station scenario. A cross-station scenario examination implies the

Deformed baryons: constituent quark model vs. bag model

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Iwamura, Y.; Nogami, Y.

1985-01-01

Recently Bhaduri et al. developed a nonrelativistic constituent quark model for deformed baryons. In that model the quarks move in a deformable mean field, and the deformation parameters are determined by minimizing the quark energy subject to the constraint of volume conservation. This constraint is an ad hoc assumption. It is shown that, starting with a bag model, a model similar to that of Bhaduri et al. can be constructed. The deformation parameters are determined by the pressure balance on the bag surface. There is, however, a distinct difference between the two models with respect to the state dependence of the ''volume''. Implications of this difference are discussed

Business Model Innovation: How Iconic Business Models Emerge

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Mikhalkina, T.; Cabantous, L.

2015-01-01

Despite ample research on the topic of business model innovation, little is known about the cognitive processes whereby some innovative business models gain the status of iconic representations of particular types of firms. This study addresses the question: How do iconic business models emerge? In other words: How do innovative business models become prototypical exemplars for new categories of firms? We focus on the case of Airbnb, and analyze how six mainstream business media publications ...

ECONOMIC MODELING STOCKS CONTROL SYSTEM: SIMULATION MODEL

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Климак, М.С.; Войтко, С.В.

2016-01-01

Considered theoretical and applied aspects of the development of simulation models to predictthe optimal development and production systems that create tangible products andservices. It isproved that theprocessof inventory control needs of economicandmathematical modeling in viewof thecomplexity of theoretical studies. A simulation model of stocks control that allows make managementdecisions with production logistics

Bayesian Model Averaging of Artificial Intelligence Models for Hydraulic Conductivity Estimation

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Nadiri, A.; Chitsazan, N.; Tsai, F. T.; Asghari Moghaddam, A.

2012-12-01

This research presents a Bayesian artificial intelligence model averaging (BAIMA) method that incorporates multiple artificial intelligence (AI) models to estimate hydraulic conductivity and evaluate estimation uncertainties. Uncertainty in the AI model outputs stems from error in model input as well as non-uniqueness in selecting different AI methods. Using one single AI model tends to bias the estimation and underestimate uncertainty. BAIMA employs Bayesian model averaging (BMA) technique to address the issue of using one single AI model for estimation. BAIMA estimates hydraulic conductivity by averaging the outputs of AI models according to their model weights. In this study, the model weights were determined using the Bayesian information criterion (BIC) that follows the parsimony principle. BAIMA calculates the within-model variances to account for uncertainty propagation from input data to AI model output. Between-model variances are evaluated to account for uncertainty due to model non-uniqueness. We employed Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy logic (TS-FL), artificial neural network (ANN) and neurofuzzy (NF) to estimate hydraulic conductivity for the Tasuj plain aquifer, Iran. BAIMA combined three AI models and produced better fitting than individual models. While NF was expected to be the best AI model owing to its utilization of both TS-FL and ANN models, the NF model is nearly discarded by the parsimony principle. The TS-FL model and the ANN model showed equal importance although their hydraulic conductivity estimates were quite different. This resulted in significant between-model variances that are normally ignored by using one AI model.

Climate simulations for 1880-2003 with GISS modelE

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Hansen, J.; Lacis, A.; Miller, R.; Schmidt, G.A.; Russell, G.; Canuto, V.; Del Genio, A.; Hall, T.; Hansen, J.; Sato, M.; Kharecha, P.; Nazarenko, L.; Aleinov, I.; Bauer, S.; Chandler, M.; Faluvegi, G.; Jonas, J.; Ruedy, R.; Lo, K.; Cheng, Y.; Lacis, A.; Schmidt, G.A.; Del Genio, A.; Miller, R.; Cairns, B.; Hall, T.; Baum, E.; Cohen, A.; Fleming, E.; Jackman, C.; Friend, A.; Kelley, M.

2007-01-01

We carry out climate simulations for 1880-2003 with GISS modelE driven by ten measured or estimated climate forcing. An ensemble of climate model runs is carried out for each forcing acting individually and for all forcing mechanisms acting together. We compare side-by-side simulated climate change for each forcing, all forcing, observations, unforced variability among model ensemble members, and, if available, observed variability. Discrepancies between observations and simulations with all forcing are due to model deficiencies, inaccurate or incomplete forcing, and imperfect observations. Although there are notable discrepancies between model and observations, the fidelity is sufficient to encourage use of the model for simulations of future climate change. By using a fixed well-documented model and accurately defining the 1880-2003 forcing, we aim to provide a benchmark against which the effect of improvements in the model, climate forcing, and observations can be tested. Principal model deficiencies include unrealistic weak tropical El Nino-like variability and a poor distribution of sea ice, with too much sea ice in the Northern Hemisphere and too little in the Southern Hemisphere. Greatest uncertainties in the forcing are the temporal and spatial variations of anthropogenic aerosols and their indirect effects on clouds. (authors)

ModelMage: a tool for automatic model generation, selection and management.

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Flöttmann, Max; Schaber, Jörg; Hoops, Stephan; Klipp, Edda; Mendes, Pedro

2008-01-01

Mathematical modeling of biological systems usually involves implementing, simulating, and discriminating several candidate models that represent alternative hypotheses. Generating and managing these candidate models is a tedious and difficult task and can easily lead to errors. ModelMage is a tool that facilitates management of candidate models. It is designed for the easy and rapid development, generation, simulation, and discrimination of candidate models. The main idea of the program is to automatically create a defined set of model alternatives from a single master model. The user provides only one SBML-model and a set of directives from which the candidate models are created by leaving out species, modifiers or reactions. After generating models the software can automatically fit all these models to the data and provides a ranking for model selection, in case data is available. In contrast to other model generation programs, ModelMage aims at generating only a limited set of models that the user can precisely define. ModelMage uses COPASI as a simulation and optimization engine. Thus, all simulation and optimization features of COPASI are readily incorporated. ModelMage can be downloaded from http://sysbio.molgen.mpg.de/modelmage and is distributed as free software.

Modelling binary data

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Collett, David

2002-01-01

INTRODUCTION Some Examples The Scope of this Book Use of Statistical Software STATISTICAL INFERENCE FOR BINARY DATA The Binomial Distribution Inference about the Success Probability Comparison of Two Proportions Comparison of Two or More Proportions MODELS FOR BINARY AND BINOMIAL DATA Statistical Modelling Linear Models Methods of Estimation Fitting Linear Models to Binomial Data Models for Binomial Response Data The Linear Logistic Model Fitting the Linear Logistic Model to Binomial Data Goodness of Fit of a Linear Logistic Model Comparing Linear Logistic Models Linear Trend in Proportions Comparing Stimulus-Response Relationships Non-Convergence and Overfitting Some other Goodness of Fit Statistics Strategy for Model Selection Predicting a Binary Response Probability BIOASSAY AND SOME OTHER APPLICATIONS The Tolerance Distribution Estimating an Effective Dose Relative Potency Natural Response Non-Linear Logistic Regression Models Applications of the Complementary Log-Log Model MODEL CHECKING Definition of Re...

Model theory

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Chang, CC

2012-01-01

Model theory deals with a branch of mathematical logic showing connections between a formal language and its interpretations or models. This is the first and most successful textbook in logical model theory. Extensively updated and corrected in 1990 to accommodate developments in model theoretic methods - including classification theory and nonstandard analysis - the third edition added entirely new sections, exercises, and references. Each chapter introduces an individual method and discusses specific applications. Basic methods of constructing models include constants, elementary chains, Sko

Multistate Model Builder (MSMB): a flexible editor for compact biochemical models.

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Palmisano, Alida; Hoops, Stefan; Watson, Layne T; Jones, Thomas C; Tyson, John J; Shaffer, Clifford A

2014-04-04

Building models of molecular regulatory networks is challenging not just because of the intrinsic difficulty of describing complex biological processes. Writing a model is a creative effort that calls for more flexibility and interactive support than offered by many of today's biochemical model editors. Our model editor MSMB - Multistate Model Builder - supports multistate models created using different modeling styles. MSMB provides two separate advances on existing network model editors. (1) A simple but powerful syntax is used to describe multistate species. This reduces the number of reactions needed to represent certain molecular systems, thereby reducing the complexity of model creation. (2) Extensive feedback is given during all stages of the model creation process on the existing state of the model. Users may activate error notifications of varying stringency on the fly, and use these messages as a guide toward a consistent, syntactically correct model. MSMB default values and behavior during model manipulation (e.g., when renaming or deleting an element) can be adapted to suit the modeler, thus supporting creativity rather than interfering with it. MSMB's internal model representation allows saving a model with errors and inconsistencies (e.g., an undefined function argument; a syntactically malformed reaction). A consistent model can be exported to SBML or COPASI formats. We show the effectiveness of MSMB's multistate syntax through models of the cell cycle and mRNA transcription. Using multistate reactions reduces the number of reactions need to encode many biochemical network models. This reduces the cognitive load for a given model, thereby making it easier for modelers to build more complex models. The many interactive editing support features provided by MSMB make it easier for modelers to create syntactically valid models, thus speeding model creation. Complete information and the installation package can be found at http

Application of Improved Radiation Modeling to General Circulation Models

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Michael J Iacono

2011-04-07

This research has accomplished its primary objectives of developing accurate and efficient radiation codes, validating them with measurements and higher resolution models, and providing these advancements to the global modeling community to enhance the treatment of cloud and radiative processes in weather and climate prediction models. A critical component of this research has been the development of the longwave and shortwave broadband radiative transfer code for general circulation model (GCM) applications, RRTMG, which is based on the single-column reference code, RRTM, also developed at AER. RRTMG is a rigorously tested radiation model that retains a considerable level of accuracy relative to higher resolution models and measurements despite the performance enhancements that have made it possible to apply this radiation code successfully to global dynamical models. This model includes the radiative effects of all significant atmospheric gases, and it treats the absorption and scattering from liquid and ice clouds and aerosols. RRTMG also includes a statistical technique for representing small-scale cloud variability, such as cloud fraction and the vertical overlap of clouds, which has been shown to improve cloud radiative forcing in global models. This development approach has provided a direct link from observations to the enhanced radiative transfer provided by RRTMG for application to GCMs. Recent comparison of existing climate model radiation codes with high resolution models has documented the improved radiative forcing capability provided by RRTMG, especially at the surface, relative to other GCM radiation models. Due to its high accuracy, its connection to observations, and its computational efficiency, RRTMG has been implemented operationally in many national and international dynamical models to provide validated radiative transfer for improving weather forecasts and enhancing the prediction of global climate change.

Modeling Guru: Knowledge Base for NASA Modelers

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Seablom, M. S.; Wojcik, G. S.; van Aartsen, B. H.

2009-05-01

Modeling Guru is an on-line knowledge-sharing resource for anyone involved with or interested in NASA's scientific models or High End Computing (HEC) systems. Developed and maintained by the NASA's Software Integration and Visualization Office (SIVO) and the NASA Center for Computational Sciences (NCCS), Modeling Guru's combined forums and knowledge base for research and collaboration is becoming a repository for the accumulated expertise of NASA's scientific modeling and HEC communities. All NASA modelers and associates are encouraged to participate and provide knowledge about the models and systems so that other users may benefit from their experience. Modeling Guru is divided into a hierarchy of communities, each with its own set forums and knowledge base documents. Current modeling communities include those for space science, land and atmospheric dynamics, atmospheric chemistry, and oceanography. In addition, there are communities focused on NCCS systems, HEC tools and libraries, and programming and scripting languages. Anyone may view most of the content on Modeling Guru (available at http://modelingguru.nasa.gov/), but you must log in to post messages and subscribe to community postings. The site offers a full range of "Web 2.0" features, including discussion forums, "wiki" document generation, document uploading, RSS feeds, search tools, blogs, email notification, and "breadcrumb" links. A discussion (a.k.a. forum "thread") is used to post comments, solicit feedback, or ask questions. If marked as a question, SIVO will monitor the thread, and normally respond within a day. Discussions can include embedded images, tables, and formatting through the use of the Rich Text Editor. Also, the user can add "Tags" to their thread to facilitate later searches. The "knowledge base" is comprised of documents that are used to capture and share expertise with others. The default "wiki" document lets users edit within the browser so others can easily collaborate on the

Modeling soil water content for vegetation modeling improvement

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Cianfrani, Carmen; Buri, Aline; Zingg, Barbara; Vittoz, Pascal; Verrecchia, Eric; Guisan, Antoine

2016-04-01

Soil water content (SWC) is known to be important for plants as it affects the physiological processes regulating plant growth. Therefore, SWC controls plant distribution over the Earth surface, ranging from deserts and grassland to rain forests. Unfortunately, only a few data on SWC are available as its measurement is very time consuming and costly and needs specific laboratory tools. The scarcity of SWC measurements in geographic space makes it difficult to model and spatially project SWC over larger areas. In particular, it prevents its inclusion in plant species distribution model (SDMs) as predictor. The aims of this study were, first, to test a new methodology allowing problems of the scarcity of SWC measurements to be overpassed and second, to model and spatially project SWC in order to improve plant SDMs with the inclusion of SWC parameter. The study was developed in four steps. First, SWC was modeled by measuring it at 10 different pressures (expressed in pF and ranging from pF=0 to pF=4.2). The different pF represent different degrees of soil water availability for plants. An ensemble of bivariate models was built to overpass the problem of having only a few SWC measurements (n = 24) but several predictors to include in the model. Soil texture (clay, silt, sand), organic matter (OM), topographic variables (elevation, aspect, convexity), climatic variables (precipitation) and hydrological variables (river distance, NDWI) were used as predictors. Weighted ensemble models were built using only bivariate models with adjusted-R2 > 0.5 for each SWC at different pF. The second step consisted in running plant SDMs including modeled SWC jointly with the conventional topo-climatic variable used for plant SDMs. Third, SDMs were only run using the conventional topo-climatic variables. Finally, comparing the models obtained in the second and third steps allowed assessing the additional predictive power of SWC in plant SDMs. SWC ensemble models remained very good, with

Computer-aided modeling framework – a generic modeling template

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Fedorova, Marina; Sin, Gürkan; Gani, Rafiqul

and test models systematically, efficiently and reliably. In this way, development of products and processes can be made faster, cheaper and more efficient. In this contribution, as part of the framework, a generic modeling template for the systematic derivation of problem specific models is presented....... The application of the modeling template is highlighted with a case study related to the modeling of a catalytic membrane reactor coupling dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene with hydrogenation of nitrobenzene...

A simplified model exploration research of new anisotropic diffuse radiation model

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Yao, Wanxiang; Li, Zhengrong; Wang, Xiao; Zhao, Qun; Zhang, Zhigang; Lin, Lin

2016-01-01

Graphical abstract: The specific process of measured diffuse radiation data. - Highlights: • Simplified diffuse radiation model is extremely important for solar radiation simulation and energy simulation. • A new simplified anisotropic diffuse radiation model (NSADR model) is proposed. • The accuracy of existing models and NSADR model is compared based on the measured values. • The accuracy of the NSADR model is higher than that of the existing models, and suitable for calculating diffuse radiation. - Abstract: More accurate new anisotropic diffuse radiation model (NADR model) has been proposed, but the parameters and calculation process of NADR model used in the process are complex. So it is difficult to widely used in the simulation software and engineering calculation. Based on analysis of the diffuse radiation model and measured diffuse radiation data, this paper put forward three hypotheses: (1) diffuse radiation from sky horizontal region is concentrated in a very thin layer which is close to the line source; (2) diffuse radiation from circumsolar region is concentrated in the point of the sun; (3) diffuse radiation from orthogonal region is concentrated in the point located at 90 degree angles with the Sun. Based on these hypotheses, NADR model is simplified to a new simplified anisotropic diffuse radiation model (NSADR model). Then the accuracy of NADR model and its simplified model (NSADR model) are compared with existing models based on the measured values, and the result shows that Perez model and its simplified model are relatively accurate among existing models. However, the accuracy of these two models is lower than the NADR model and NSADR model due to neglect the influence of the orthogonal diffuse radiation. The accuracy of the NSADR model is higher than that of the existing models, meanwhile, another advantage is that the NSADR model simplifies the process of solution parameters and calculation. Therefore it is more suitable for

Biosphere Model Report

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D. W. Wu

2003-07-16

The purpose of this report is to document the biosphere model, the Environmental Radiation Model for Yucca Mountain, Nevada (ERMYN), which describes radionuclide transport processes in the biosphere and associated human exposure that may arise as the result of radionuclide release from the geologic repository at Yucca Mountain. The biosphere model is one of the process models that support the Yucca Mountain Project (YMP) Total System Performance Assessment (TSPA) for the license application (LA), the TSPA-LA. The ERMYN model provides the capability of performing human radiation dose assessments. This report documents the biosphere model, which includes: (1) Describing the reference biosphere, human receptor, exposure scenarios, and primary radionuclides for each exposure scenario (Section 6.1); (2) Developing a biosphere conceptual model using site-specific features, events, and processes (FEPs), the reference biosphere, the human receptor, and assumptions (Section 6.2 and Section 6.3); (3) Building a mathematical model using the biosphere conceptual model and published biosphere models (Sections 6.4 and 6.5); (4) Summarizing input parameters for the mathematical model, including the uncertainty associated with input values (Section 6.6); (5) Identifying improvements in the ERMYN model compared with the model used in previous biosphere modeling (Section 6.7); (6) Constructing an ERMYN implementation tool (model) based on the biosphere mathematical model using GoldSim stochastic simulation software (Sections 6.8 and 6.9); (7) Verifying the ERMYN model by comparing output from the software with hand calculations to ensure that the GoldSim implementation is correct (Section 6.10); and (8) Validating the ERMYN model by corroborating it with published biosphere models; comparing conceptual models, mathematical models, and numerical results (Section 7).

Biosphere Model Report

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M. A. Wasiolek

2003-10-27

The purpose of this report is to document the biosphere model, the Environmental Radiation Model for Yucca Mountain, Nevada (ERMYN), which describes radionuclide transport processes in the biosphere and associated human exposure that may arise as the result of radionuclide release from the geologic repository at Yucca Mountain. The biosphere model is one of the process models that support the Yucca Mountain Project (YMP) Total System Performance Assessment (TSPA) for the license application (LA), the TSPA-LA. The ERMYN model provides the capability of performing human radiation dose assessments. This report documents the biosphere model, which includes: (1) Describing the reference biosphere, human receptor, exposure scenarios, and primary radionuclides for each exposure scenario (Section 6.1); (2) Developing a biosphere conceptual model using site-specific features, events, and processes (FEPs), the reference biosphere, the human receptor, and assumptions (Section 6.2 and Section 6.3); (3) Building a mathematical model using the biosphere conceptual model and published biosphere models (Sections 6.4 and 6.5); (4) Summarizing input parameters for the mathematical model, including the uncertainty associated with input values (Section 6.6); (5) Identifying improvements in the ERMYN model compared with the model used in previous biosphere modeling (Section 6.7); (6) Constructing an ERMYN implementation tool (model) based on the biosphere mathematical model using GoldSim stochastic simulation software (Sections 6.8 and 6.9); (7) Verifying the ERMYN model by comparing output from the software with hand calculations to ensure that the GoldSim implementation is correct (Section 6.10); and (8) Validating the ERMYN model by corroborating it with published biosphere models; comparing conceptual models, mathematical models, and numerical results (Section 7).

Biosphere Model Report

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D. W. Wu

2003-01-01

The purpose of this report is to document the biosphere model, the Environmental Radiation Model for Yucca Mountain, Nevada (ERMYN), which describes radionuclide transport processes in the biosphere and associated human exposure that may arise as the result of radionuclide release from the geologic repository at Yucca Mountain. The biosphere model is one of the process models that support the Yucca Mountain Project (YMP) Total System Performance Assessment (TSPA) for the license application (LA), the TSPA-LA. The ERMYN model provides the capability of performing human radiation dose assessments. This report documents the biosphere model, which includes: (1) Describing the reference biosphere, human receptor, exposure scenarios, and primary radionuclides for each exposure scenario (Section 6.1); (2) Developing a biosphere conceptual model using site-specific features, events, and processes (FEPs), the reference biosphere, the human receptor, and assumptions (Section 6.2 and Section 6.3); (3) Building a mathematical model using the biosphere conceptual model and published biosphere models (Sections 6.4 and 6.5); (4) Summarizing input parameters for the mathematical model, including the uncertainty associated with input values (Section 6.6); (5) Identifying improvements in the ERMYN model compared with the model used in previous biosphere modeling (Section 6.7); (6) Constructing an ERMYN implementation tool (model) based on the biosphere mathematical model using GoldSim stochastic simulation software (Sections 6.8 and 6.9); (7) Verifying the ERMYN model by comparing output from the software with hand calculations to ensure that the GoldSim implementation is correct (Section 6.10); and (8) Validating the ERMYN model by corroborating it with published biosphere models; comparing conceptual models, mathematical models, and numerical results (Section 7)

A Primer for Model Selection: The Decisive Role of Model Complexity

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Höge, Marvin; Wöhling, Thomas; Nowak, Wolfgang

2018-03-01

Selecting a "best" model among several competing candidate models poses an often encountered problem in water resources modeling (and other disciplines which employ models). For a modeler, the best model fulfills a certain purpose best (e.g., flood prediction), which is typically assessed by comparing model simulations to data (e.g., stream flow). Model selection methods find the "best" trade-off between good fit with data and model complexity. In this context, the interpretations of model complexity implied by different model selection methods are crucial, because they represent different underlying goals of modeling. Over the last decades, numerous model selection criteria have been proposed, but modelers who primarily want to apply a model selection criterion often face a lack of guidance for choosing the right criterion that matches their goal. We propose a classification scheme for model selection criteria that helps to find the right criterion for a specific goal, i.e., which employs the correct complexity interpretation. We identify four model selection classes which seek to achieve high predictive density, low predictive error, high model probability, or shortest compression of data. These goals can be achieved by following either nonconsistent or consistent model selection and by either incorporating a Bayesian parameter prior or not. We allocate commonly used criteria to these four classes, analyze how they represent model complexity and what this means for the model selection task. Finally, we provide guidance on choosing the right type of criteria for specific model selection tasks. (A quick guide through all key points is given at the end of the introduction.)

Model-free and model-based reward prediction errors in EEG.

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Sambrook, Thomas D; Hardwick, Ben; Wills, Andy J; Goslin, Jeremy

2018-05-24

Learning theorists posit two reinforcement learning systems: model-free and model-based. Model-based learning incorporates knowledge about structure and contingencies in the world to assign candidate actions with an expected value. Model-free learning is ignorant of the world's structure; instead, actions hold a value based on prior reinforcement, with this value updated by expectancy violation in the form of a reward prediction error. Because they use such different learning mechanisms, it has been previously assumed that model-based and model-free learning are computationally dissociated in the brain. However, recent fMRI evidence suggests that the brain may compute reward prediction errors to both model-free and model-based estimates of value, signalling the possibility that these systems interact. Because of its poor temporal resolution, fMRI risks confounding reward prediction errors with other feedback-related neural activity. In the present study, EEG was used to show the presence of both model-based and model-free reward prediction errors and their place in a temporal sequence of events including state prediction errors and action value updates. This demonstration of model-based prediction errors questions a long-held assumption that model-free and model-based learning are dissociated in the brain. Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Sequence modelling and an extensible data model for genomic database

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Li, Peter Wei-Der [California Univ., San Francisco, CA (United States); Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (United States)

1992-01-01

The Human Genome Project (HGP) plans to sequence the human genome by the beginning of the next century. It will generate DNA sequences of more than 10 billion bases and complex marker sequences (maps) of more than 100 million markers. All of these information will be stored in database management systems (DBMSs). However, existing data models do not have the abstraction mechanism for modelling sequences and existing DBMS`s do not have operations for complex sequences. This work addresses the problem of sequence modelling in the context of the HGP and the more general problem of an extensible object data model that can incorporate the sequence model as well as existing and future data constructs and operators. First, we proposed a general sequence model that is application and implementation independent. This model is used to capture the sequence information found in the HGP at the conceptual level. In addition, abstract and biological sequence operators are defined for manipulating the modelled sequences. Second, we combined many features of semantic and object oriented data models into an extensible framework, which we called the ``Extensible Object Model``, to address the need of a modelling framework for incorporating the sequence data model with other types of data constructs and operators. This framework is based on the conceptual separation between constructors and constraints. We then used this modelling framework to integrate the constructs for the conceptual sequence model. The Extensible Object Model is also defined with a graphical representation, which is useful as a tool for database designers. Finally, we defined a query language to support this model and implement the query processor to demonstrate the feasibility of the extensible framework and the usefulness of the conceptual sequence model.

Sequence modelling and an extensible data model for genomic database

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Li, Peter Wei-Der (California Univ., San Francisco, CA (United States) Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (United States))

1992-01-01

The Human Genome Project (HGP) plans to sequence the human genome by the beginning of the next century. It will generate DNA sequences of more than 10 billion bases and complex marker sequences (maps) of more than 100 million markers. All of these information will be stored in database management systems (DBMSs). However, existing data models do not have the abstraction mechanism for modelling sequences and existing DBMS's do not have operations for complex sequences. This work addresses the problem of sequence modelling in the context of the HGP and the more general problem of an extensible object data model that can incorporate the sequence model as well as existing and future data constructs and operators. First, we proposed a general sequence model that is application and implementation independent. This model is used to capture the sequence information found in the HGP at the conceptual level. In addition, abstract and biological sequence operators are defined for manipulating the modelled sequences. Second, we combined many features of semantic and object oriented data models into an extensible framework, which we called the Extensible Object Model'', to address the need of a modelling framework for incorporating the sequence data model with other types of data constructs and operators. This framework is based on the conceptual separation between constructors and constraints. We then used this modelling framework to integrate the constructs for the conceptual sequence model. The Extensible Object Model is also defined with a graphical representation, which is useful as a tool for database designers. Finally, we defined a query language to support this model and implement the query processor to demonstrate the feasibility of the extensible framework and the usefulness of the conceptual sequence model.

Modelling of JET diagnostics using Bayesian Graphical Models

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Svensson, J. [IPP Greifswald, Greifswald (Germany); Ford, O. [Imperial College, London (United Kingdom); McDonald, D.; Hole, M.; Nessi, G. von; Meakins, A.; Brix, M.; Thomsen, H.; Werner, A.; Sirinelli, A.

2011-07-01

The mapping between physics parameters (such as densities, currents, flows, temperatures etc) defining the plasma 'state' under a given model and the raw observations of each plasma diagnostic will 1) depend on the particular physics model used, 2) is inherently probabilistic, from uncertainties on both observations and instrumental aspects of the mapping, such as calibrations, instrument functions etc. A flexible and principled way of modelling such interconnected probabilistic systems is through so called Bayesian graphical models. Being an amalgam between graph theory and probability theory, Bayesian graphical models can simulate the complex interconnections between physics models and diagnostic observations from multiple heterogeneous diagnostic systems, making it relatively easy to optimally combine the observations from multiple diagnostics for joint inference on parameters of the underlying physics model, which in itself can be represented as part of the graph. At JET about 10 diagnostic systems have to date been modelled in this way, and has lead to a number of new results, including: the reconstruction of the flux surface topology and q-profiles without any specific equilibrium assumption, using information from a number of different diagnostic systems; profile inversions taking into account the uncertainties in the flux surface positions and a substantial increase in accuracy of JET electron density and temperature profiles, including improved pedestal resolution, through the joint analysis of three diagnostic systems. It is believed that the Bayesian graph approach could potentially be utilised for very large sets of diagnostics, providing a generic data analysis framework for nuclear fusion experiments, that would be able to optimally utilize the information from multiple diagnostics simultaneously, and where the explicit graph representation of the connections to underlying physics models could be used for sophisticated model testing. This

Culturicon model: A new model for cultural-based emoticon

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Zukhi, Mohd Zhafri Bin Mohd; Hussain, Azham

2017-10-01

Emoticons are popular among distributed collective interaction user in expressing their emotion, gestures and actions. Emoticons have been proved to be able to avoid misunderstanding of the message, attention saving and improved the communications among different native speakers. However, beside the benefits that emoticons can provide, the study regarding emoticons in cultural perspective is still lacking. As emoticons are crucial in global communication, culture should be one of the extensively research aspect in distributed collective interaction. Therefore, this study attempt to explore and develop model for cultural-based emoticon. Three cultural models that have been used in Human-Computer Interaction were studied which are the Hall Culture Model, Trompenaars and Hampden Culture Model and Hofstede Culture Model. The dimensions from these three models will be used in developing the proposed cultural-based emoticon model.

Business Models and Business Model Innovation

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Foss, Nicolai J.; Saebi, Tina

2018-01-01

While research on business models and business model innovation continue to exhibit growth, the field is still, even after more than two decades of research, characterized by a striking lack of cumulative theorizing and an opportunistic borrowing of more or less related ideas from neighbouring...

The bumper bundle book of modelling NLP modelling made simple

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Burgess, Fran

2014-01-01

A Neurolinguistic Programming textbook which focusses on the core activity of NLP - modelling. It covers the thinking behind NLP modelling, presents an extensive range of modelling methodologies and skills, offers applications of modelling, and provides specific details for model and technique construction.

Anatomically accurate, finite model eye for optical modeling.

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Liou, H L; Brennan, N A

1997-08-01

There is a need for a schematic eye that models vision accurately under various conditions such as refractive surgical procedures, contact lens and spectacle wear, and near vision. Here we propose a new model eye close to anatomical, biometric, and optical realities. This is a finite model with four aspheric refracting surfaces and a gradient-index lens. It has an equivalent power of 60.35 D and an axial length of 23.95 mm. The new model eye provides spherical aberration values within the limits of empirical results and predicts chromatic aberration for wavelengths between 380 and 750 nm. It provides a model for calculating optical transfer functions and predicting optical performance of the eye.

Ecological models and pesticide risk assessment: current modeling practice.

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Schmolke, Amelie; Thorbek, Pernille; Chapman, Peter; Grimm, Volker

2010-04-01

Ecological risk assessments of pesticides usually focus on risk at the level of individuals, and are carried out by comparing exposure and toxicological endpoints. However, in most cases the protection goal is populations rather than individuals. On the population level, effects of pesticides depend not only on exposure and toxicity, but also on factors such as life history characteristics, population structure, timing of application, presence of refuges in time and space, and landscape structure. Ecological models can integrate such factors and have the potential to become important tools for the prediction of population-level effects of exposure to pesticides, thus allowing extrapolations, for example, from laboratory to field. Indeed, a broad range of ecological models have been applied to chemical risk assessment in the scientific literature, but so far such models have only rarely been used to support regulatory risk assessments of pesticides. To better understand the reasons for this situation, the current modeling practice in this field was assessed in the present study. The scientific literature was searched for relevant models and assessed according to nine characteristics: model type, model complexity, toxicity measure, exposure pattern, other factors, taxonomic group, risk assessment endpoint, parameterization, and model evaluation. The present study found that, although most models were of a high scientific standard, many of them would need modification before they are suitable for regulatory risk assessments. The main shortcomings of currently available models in the context of regulatory pesticide risk assessments were identified. When ecological models are applied to regulatory risk assessments, we recommend reviewing these models according to the nine characteristics evaluated here. (c) 2010 SETAC.

Model performance analysis and model validation in logistic regression

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Rosa Arboretti Giancristofaro

2007-10-01

Full Text Available In this paper a new model validation procedure for a logistic regression model is presented. At first, we illustrate a brief review of different techniques of model validation. Next, we define a number of properties required for a model to be considered "good", and a number of quantitative performance measures. Lastly, we describe a methodology for the assessment of the performance of a given model by using an example taken from a management study.

Pharmacokinetic modeling of gentamicin in treatment of infective endocarditis: Model development and validation of existing models

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van der Wijk, Lars; Proost, Johannes H.; Sinha, Bhanu; Touw, Daan J.

2017-01-01

Gentamicin shows large variations in half-life and volume of distribution (Vd) within and between individuals. Thus, monitoring and accurately predicting serum levels are required to optimize effectiveness and minimize toxicity. Currently, two population pharmacokinetic models are applied for predicting gentamicin doses in adults. For endocarditis patients the optimal model is unknown. We aimed at: 1) creating an optimal model for endocarditis patients; and 2) assessing whether the endocarditis and existing models can accurately predict serum levels. We performed a retrospective observational two-cohort study: one cohort to parameterize the endocarditis model by iterative two-stage Bayesian analysis, and a second cohort to validate and compare all three models. The Akaike Information Criterion and the weighted sum of squares of the residuals divided by the degrees of freedom were used to select the endocarditis model. Median Prediction Error (MDPE) and Median Absolute Prediction Error (MDAPE) were used to test all models with the validation dataset. We built the endocarditis model based on data from the modeling cohort (65 patients) with a fixed 0.277 L/h/70kg metabolic clearance, 0.698 (±0.358) renal clearance as fraction of creatinine clearance, and Vd 0.312 (±0.076) L/kg corrected lean body mass. External validation with data from 14 validation cohort patients showed a similar predictive power of the endocarditis model (MDPE -1.77%, MDAPE 4.68%) as compared to the intensive-care (MDPE -1.33%, MDAPE 4.37%) and standard (MDPE -0.90%, MDAPE 4.82%) models. All models acceptably predicted pharmacokinetic parameters for gentamicin in endocarditis patients. However, these patients appear to have an increased Vd, similar to intensive care patients. Vd mainly determines the height of peak serum levels, which in turn correlate with bactericidal activity. In order to maintain simplicity, we advise to use the existing intensive-care model in clinical practice to avoid

Pharmacokinetic modeling of gentamicin in treatment of infective endocarditis: Model development and validation of existing models.

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Anna Gomes

Full Text Available Gentamicin shows large variations in half-life and volume of distribution (Vd within and between individuals. Thus, monitoring and accurately predicting serum levels are required to optimize effectiveness and minimize toxicity. Currently, two population pharmacokinetic models are applied for predicting gentamicin doses in adults. For endocarditis patients the optimal model is unknown. We aimed at: 1 creating an optimal model for endocarditis patients; and 2 assessing whether the endocarditis and existing models can accurately predict serum levels. We performed a retrospective observational two-cohort study: one cohort to parameterize the endocarditis model by iterative two-stage Bayesian analysis, and a second cohort to validate and compare all three models. The Akaike Information Criterion and the weighted sum of squares of the residuals divided by the degrees of freedom were used to select the endocarditis model. Median Prediction Error (MDPE and Median Absolute Prediction Error (MDAPE were used to test all models with the validation dataset. We built the endocarditis model based on data from the modeling cohort (65 patients with a fixed 0.277 L/h/70kg metabolic clearance, 0.698 (±0.358 renal clearance as fraction of creatinine clearance, and Vd 0.312 (±0.076 L/kg corrected lean body mass. External validation with data from 14 validation cohort patients showed a similar predictive power of the endocarditis model (MDPE -1.77%, MDAPE 4.68% as compared to the intensive-care (MDPE -1.33%, MDAPE 4.37% and standard (MDPE -0.90%, MDAPE 4.82% models. All models acceptably predicted pharmacokinetic parameters for gentamicin in endocarditis patients. However, these patients appear to have an increased Vd, similar to intensive care patients. Vd mainly determines the height of peak serum levels, which in turn correlate with bactericidal activity. In order to maintain simplicity, we advise to use the existing intensive-care model in clinical practice to

Viscoelastic Model for Lung Parenchyma for Multi-Scale Modeling of Respiratory System, Phase II: Dodecahedral Micro-Model

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Freed, Alan D.; Einstein, Daniel R.; Carson, James P.; Jacob, Rick E.

2012-03-01

In the first year of this contractual effort a hypo-elastic constitutive model was developed and shown to have great potential in modeling the elastic response of parenchyma. This model resides at the macroscopic level of the continuum. In this, the second year of our support, an isotropic dodecahedron is employed as an alveolar model. This is a microscopic model for parenchyma. A hopeful outcome is that the linkage between these two scales of modeling will be a source of insight and inspiration that will aid us in the final year's activity: creating a viscoelastic model for parenchyma.

Ventilation Model

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Yang, H.

1999-01-01

The purpose of this analysis and model report (AMR) for the Ventilation Model is to analyze the effects of pre-closure continuous ventilation in the Engineered Barrier System (EBS) emplacement drifts and provide heat removal data to support EBS design. It will also provide input data (initial conditions, and time varying boundary conditions) for the EBS post-closure performance assessment and the EBS Water Distribution and Removal Process Model. The objective of the analysis is to develop, describe, and apply calculation methods and models that can be used to predict thermal conditions within emplacement drifts under forced ventilation during the pre-closure period. The scope of this analysis includes: (1) Provide a general description of effects and heat transfer process of emplacement drift ventilation. (2) Develop a modeling approach to simulate the impacts of pre-closure ventilation on the thermal conditions in emplacement drifts. (3) Identify and document inputs to be used for modeling emplacement ventilation. (4) Perform calculations of temperatures and heat removal in the emplacement drift. (5) Address general considerations of the effect of water/moisture removal by ventilation on the repository thermal conditions. The numerical modeling in this document will be limited to heat-only modeling and calculations. Only a preliminary assessment of the heat/moisture ventilation effects and modeling method will be performed in this revision. Modeling of moisture effects on heat removal and emplacement drift temperature may be performed in the future

Methodology for geometric modelling. Presentation and administration of site descriptive models; Metodik foer geometrisk modellering. Presentation och administration av platsbeskrivande modeller

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Munier, Raymond [Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co., Stockholm (Sweden); Hermanson, Jan [Golder Associates (Sweden)

2001-03-01

This report presents a methodology to construct, visualise and present geoscientific descriptive models based on data from the site investigations, which the SKB currently performs, to build an underground nuclear waste disposal facility in Sweden. It is designed for interaction with SICADA (SKB:s site characterisation database) and RVS (SKB:s Rock Visualisation System). However, the concepts of the methodology are general and can be used with other tools capable of handling 3D geometries and parameters. The descriptive model is intended to be an instrument where site investigation data from all disciplines are put together to form a comprehensive visual interpretation of the studied rock mass. The methodology has four main components: 1. Construction of a geometrical model of the interpreted main structures at the site. 2. Description of the geoscientific characteristics of the structures. 3. Description and geometrical implementation of the geometric uncertainties in the interpreted model structures. 4. Quality system for the handling of the geometrical model, its associated database and some aspects of the technical auditing. The geometrical model forms a basis for understanding the main elements and structures of the investigated site. Once the interpreted geometries are in place in the model, the system allows for adding descriptive and quantitative data to each modelled object through a system of intuitive menus. The associated database allows each geometrical object a complete quantitative description of all geoscientific disciplines, variabilities, uncertainties in interpretation and full version history. The complete geometrical model and its associated database of object descriptions are to be recorded in a central quality system. Official, new and old versions of the model are administered centrally in order to have complete quality assurance of each step in the interpretation process. The descriptive model is a cornerstone in the understanding of the

Coupled model of INM-IO global ocean model, CICE sea ice model and SCM OIAS framework

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Bayburin, Ruslan; Rashit, Ibrayev; Konstantin, Ushakov; Vladimir, Kalmykov; Gleb, Dyakonov

2015-04-01

Status of coupled Arctic model of ocean and sea ice is presented. Model consists of INM IO global ocean component of high resolution, Los Alamos National Laboratory CICE sea ice model and a framework SCM OIAS for the ocean-ice-atmosphere-land coupled modeling on massively-parallel architectures. Model is currently under development at the Institute of Numerical Mathematics (INM), Hydrometeorological Center (HMC) and P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology (IO). Model is aimed at modeling of intra-annual variability of hydrodynamics in Arctic and. The computational characteristics of the world ocean-sea ice coupled model governed by SCM OIAS are presented. The model is parallelized using MPI technologies and currently can use efficiently up to 5000 cores. Details of programming implementation, computational configuration and physical phenomena parametrization are analyzed in terms of intercoupling complex. Results of five year computational experiment of sea ice, snow and ocean state evolution in Arctic region on tripole grid with horizontal resolution of 3-5 kilometers, closed by atmospheric forcing field from repeating "normal" annual course taken from CORE1 experiment data base are presented and analyzed in terms of the state of vorticity and warm Atlantic water expansion.

Models of breast cancer: quo vadis, animal modeling?

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Wagner, Kay-Uwe

2004-01-01

Rodent models for breast cancer have for many decades provided unparalleled insights into cellular and molecular aspects of neoplastic transformation and tumorigenesis. Despite recent improvements in the fidelity of genetically engineered mice, rodent models are still being criticized by many colleagues for not being 'authentic' enough to the human disease. Motives for this criticism are manifold and range from a very general antipathy against the rodent model system to well-founded arguments that highlight physiological variations between species. Newly proposed differences in genetic pathways that cause cancer in humans and mice invigorated the ongoing discussion about the legitimacy of the murine system to model the human disease. The present commentary intends to stimulate a debate on this subject by providing the background about new developments in animal modeling, by disputing suggested limitations of genetically engineered mice, and by discussing improvements but also ambiguous expectations on the authenticity of xenograft models to faithfully mimic the human disease

Mathematical modelling

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2016-01-01

This book provides a thorough introduction to the challenge of applying mathematics in real-world scenarios. Modelling tasks rarely involve well-defined categories, and they often require multidisciplinary input from mathematics, physics, computer sciences, or engineering. In keeping with this spirit of modelling, the book includes a wealth of cross-references between the chapters and frequently points to the real-world context. The book combines classical approaches to modelling with novel areas such as soft computing methods, inverse problems, and model uncertainty. Attention is also paid to the interaction between models, data and the use of mathematical software. The reader will find a broad selection of theoretical tools for practicing industrial mathematics, including the analysis of continuum models, probabilistic and discrete phenomena, and asymptotic and sensitivity analysis.

Empirical investigation on modeling solar radiation series with ARMA–GARCH models

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Sun, Huaiwei; Yan, Dong; Zhao, Na; Zhou, Jianzhong

2015-01-01

Highlights: • Apply 6 ARMA–GARCH(-M) models to model and forecast solar radiation. • The ARMA–GARCH(-M) models produce more accurate radiation forecasting than conventional methods. • Show that ARMA–GARCH-M models are more effective for forecasting solar radiation mean and volatility. • The ARMA–EGARCH-M is robust and the ARMA–sGARCH-M is very competitive. - Abstract: Simulation of radiation is one of the most important issues in solar utilization. Time series models are useful tools in the estimation and forecasting of solar radiation series and their changes. In this paper, the effectiveness of autoregressive moving average (ARMA) models with various generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity (GARCH) processes, namely ARMA–GARCH models are evaluated for their effectiveness in radiation series. Six different GARCH approaches, which contain three different ARMA–GARCH models and corresponded GARCH in mean (ARMA–GARCH-M) models, are applied in radiation data sets from two representative climate stations in China. Multiple evaluation metrics of modeling sufficiency are used for evaluating the performances of models. The results show that the ARMA–GARCH(-M) models are effective in radiation series estimation. Both in fitting and prediction of radiation series, the ARMA–GARCH(-M) models show better modeling sufficiency than traditional models, while ARMA–EGARCH-M models are robustness in two sites and the ARMA–sGARCH-M models appear very competitive. Comparisons of statistical diagnostics and model performance clearly show that the ARMA–GARCH-M models make the mean radiation equations become more sufficient. It is recommended the ARMA–GARCH(-M) models to be the preferred method to use in the modeling of solar radiation series

Hydrogeological conceptual model development and numerical modelling using CONNECTFLOW, Forsmark modelling stage 2.3

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Follin, Sven (SF GeoLogic AB, Taeby (Sweden)); Hartley, Lee; Jackson, Peter; Roberts, David (Serco TAP (United Kingdom)); Marsic, Niko (Kemakta Konsult AB, Stockholm (Sweden))

2008-05-15

Three versions of a site descriptive model (SDM) have been completed for the Forsmark area. Version 0 established the state of knowledge prior to the start of the site investigation programme. Version 1.1 was essentially a training exercise and was completed during 2004. Version 1.2 was a preliminary site description and concluded the initial site investigation work (ISI) in June 2005. Three modelling stages are planned for the complete site investigation work (CSI). These are labelled stage 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3, respectively. An important component of each of these stages is to address and continuously try to resolve discipline-specific uncertainties of importance for repository engineering and safety assessment. Stage 2.1 included an updated geological model for Forsmark and aimed to provide a feedback from the modelling working group to the site investigation team to enable completion of the site investigation work. Stage 2.2 described the conceptual understanding and the numerical modelling of the bedrock hydrogeology in the Forsmark area based on data freeze 2.2. The present report describes the modelling based on data freeze 2.3, which is the final data freeze in Forsmark. In comparison, data freeze 2.3 is considerably smaller than data freeze 2.2. Therefore, stage 2.3 deals primarily with model confirmation and uncertainty analysis, e.g. verification of important hypotheses made in stage 2.2 and the role of parameter uncertainty in the numerical modelling. On the whole, the work reported here constitutes an addendum to the work reported in stage 2.2. Two changes were made to the CONNECTFLOW code in stage 2.3. These serve to: 1) improve the representation of the hydraulic properties of the regolith, and 2) improve the conditioning of transmissivity of the deformation zones against single-hole hydraulic tests. The changes to the modelling of the regolith were made to improve the consistency with models made with the MIKE SHE code, which involved the introduction

The Use of Modeling-Based Text to Improve Students' Modeling Competencies

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Jong, Jing-Ping; Chiu, Mei-Hung; Chung, Shiao-Lan

2015-01-01

This study investigated the effects of a modeling-based text on 10th graders' modeling competencies. Fifteen 10th graders read a researcher-developed modeling-based science text on the ideal gas law that included explicit descriptions and representations of modeling processes (i.e., model selection, model construction, model validation, model…

Model documentation Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Model of the National Energy Modeling System. Volume 1

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1996-01-01

The Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Model (NGTDM) of the National Energy Modeling System is developed and maintained by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting. This report documents the archived version of the NGTDM that was used to produce the natural gas forecasts presented in the Annual Energy Outlook 1996, (DOE/EIA-0383(96)). The purpose of this report is to provide a reference document for model analysts, users, and the public that defines the objectives of the model, describes its basic approach, and provides detail on the methodology employed. Previously this report represented Volume I of a two-volume set. Volume II reported on model performance, detailing convergence criteria and properties, results of sensitivity testing, comparison of model outputs with the literature and/or other model results, and major unresolved issues

Model documentation Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Model of the National Energy Modeling System. Volume 1

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1996-02-26

The Natural Gas Transmission and Distribution Model (NGTDM) of the National Energy Modeling System is developed and maintained by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting. This report documents the archived version of the NGTDM that was used to produce the natural gas forecasts presented in the Annual Energy Outlook 1996, (DOE/EIA-0383(96)). The purpose of this report is to provide a reference document for model analysts, users, and the public that defines the objectives of the model, describes its basic approach, and provides detail on the methodology employed. Previously this report represented Volume I of a two-volume set. Volume II reported on model performance, detailing convergence criteria and properties, results of sensitivity testing, comparison of model outputs with the literature and/or other model results, and major unresolved issues.

Rotating universe models

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Tozini, A.V.

1984-01-01

A review is made of some properties of the rotating Universe models. Godel's model is identified as a generalized filted model. Some properties of new solutions of the Einstein's equations, which are rotating non-stationary Universe models, are presented and analyzed. These models have the Godel's model as a particular case. Non-stationary cosmological models are found which are a generalization of the Godel's metrics in an analogous way in which Friedmann is to the Einstein's model. (L.C.) [pt

Numerická simulace v biomechanice – forenzní příklad Numerical simulation in biomechanics – a forensic example

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Norbert Praxl

2006-02-01

Full Text Available Příspěvek prezentuje vybraný příklad forenzní aplikace biomechanických metod zahrnujících numerickou simulaci s použitím modelů lidského těla. Postup biomechanické rekonstrukce je demonstrován na konkrétním případu smrtelného pádu z výšky. Základem biomechanické rekonstrukce jsou stopy na místě nálezu těla spolu se zraněními zjištěnými při provedné soudní pitvě. Konečným cílem biomechanické analýzy je jednoznačné a bezesporné přiřazení veškerých zjištěných stop a objasnění celé události z mechanického hlediska. Některá zranění zjištěná v tomto konkrétním případě byla pro pád z výšky typická, část nálezu ale nebylo možno prima vista zařadit. Policejní vyšetřování na místě nálezu také přineslo některá fakta, která nebylo možno uspokojivě vysvětlit. Numerická simulace s použitím modelů lidského těla přinesla údaje umožňující vysvětlení mnoha do té doby nejasných aspektů případu. Tato metoda poskytuje objektivní a kvantitativní informace umožnující daleko přesnější analýzu studovaného jevu nebo události – kinematické i dynamické parametry lidského těla a jeho interakce s okolními strukturami. Dokonce je možné zjišťovat i síly působící uvnitř organismu a díky tomu přesněji predikovat trauma. Všechny důležité neznámé parametry (počáteční podmínky numerické simulace, jako pozice těla a jeho jednotlivých segmentů, jeho orientace v prostoru, počáteční rychlost atp. lze parametrizovat a obsáhnout tak všechny možné konstelace. Další velmi důležitou předností této metody je propracovaná a efektivní vizualizace výsledků výpočtů, která usnadňujě pochopení studovaných událostí a jevů i bez důkladných biomechanických znalostí. Největší omezení použití modelů lidského těla představuje v současné době nemožnost simulovat aktivní pohyby; modely svých chov

Ground-water solute transport modeling using a three-dimensional scaled model

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Crider, S.S.

1987-01-01

Scaled models are used extensively in current hydraulic research on sediment transport and solute dispersion in free surface flows (rivers, estuaries), but are neglected in current ground-water model research. Thus, an investigation was conducted to test the efficacy of a three-dimensional scaled model of solute transport in ground water. No previous results from such a model have been reported. Experiments performed on uniform scaled models indicated that some historical problems (e.g., construction and scaling difficulties; disproportionate capillary rise in model) were partly overcome by using simple model materials (sand, cement and water), by restricting model application to selective classes of problems, and by physically controlling the effect of the model capillary zone. Results from these tests were compared with mathematical models. Model scaling laws were derived for ground-water solute transport and used to build a three-dimensional scaled model of a ground-water tritium plume in a prototype aquifer on the Savannah River Plant near Aiken, South Carolina. Model results compared favorably with field data and with a numerical model. Scaled models are recommended as a useful additional tool for prediction of ground-water solute transport

Nonintersecting string model and graphical approach: equivalence with a Potts model

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Perk, J.H.H.; Wu, F.Y.

1986-01-01

Using a graphical method the authors establish the exact equivalence of the partition function of a q-state nonintersecting string (NIS) model on an arbitrary planar, even-valenced lattice with that of a q 2 -state Potts model on a relaxed lattice. The NIS model considered in this paper is one in which the vertex weights are expressible as sums of those of basic vertex types, and the resulting Potts model generally has multispin interactions. For the square and Kagome lattices this leads to the equivalence of a staggered NIS model with Potts models with anisotropic pair interactions, indicating that these NIS models have a first-order transition for q greater than 2. For the triangular lattice the NIS model turns out to be the five-vertex model of Wu and Lin and it relates to a Potts model with two- and three-site interactions. The most general model the authors discuss is an oriented NIS model which contains the six-vertex model and the NIS models of Stroganov and Schultz as special cases

BioModels: expanding horizons to include more modelling approaches and formats.

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Glont, Mihai; Nguyen, Tung V N; Graesslin, Martin; Hälke, Robert; Ali, Raza; Schramm, Jochen; Wimalaratne, Sarala M; Kothamachu, Varun B; Rodriguez, Nicolas; Swat, Maciej J; Eils, Jurgen; Eils, Roland; Laibe, Camille; Malik-Sheriff, Rahuman S; Chelliah, Vijayalakshmi; Le Novère, Nicolas; Hermjakob, Henning

2018-01-04

BioModels serves as a central repository of mathematical models representing biological processes. It offers a platform to make mathematical models easily shareable across the systems modelling community, thereby supporting model reuse. To facilitate hosting a broader range of model formats derived from diverse modelling approaches and tools, a new infrastructure for BioModels has been developed that is available at http://www.ebi.ac.uk/biomodels. This new system allows submitting and sharing of a wide range of models with improved support for formats other than SBML. It also offers a version-control backed environment in which authors and curators can work collaboratively to curate models. This article summarises the features available in the current system and discusses the potential benefit they offer to the users over the previous system. In summary, the new portal broadens the scope of models accepted in BioModels and supports collaborative model curation which is crucial for model reproducibility and sharing. © The Author(s) 2017. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Nucleic Acids Research.

Correlation between the model accuracy and model-based SOC estimation

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Wang, Qianqian; Wang, Jiao; Zhao, Pengju; Kang, Jianqiang; Yan, Few; Du, Changqing

2017-01-01

State-of-charge (SOC) estimation is a core technology for battery management systems. Considerable progress has been achieved in the study of SOC estimation algorithms, especially the algorithm on the basis of Kalman filter to meet the increasing demand of model-based battery management systems. The Kalman filter weakens the influence of white noise and initial error during SOC estimation but cannot eliminate the existing error of the battery model itself. As such, the accuracy of SOC estimation is directly related to the accuracy of the battery model. Thus far, the quantitative relationship between model accuracy and model-based SOC estimation remains unknown. This study summarizes three equivalent circuit lithium-ion battery models, namely, Thevenin, PNGV, and DP models. The model parameters are identified through hybrid pulse power characterization test. The three models are evaluated, and SOC estimation conducted by EKF-Ah method under three operating conditions are quantitatively studied. The regression and correlation of the standard deviation and normalized RMSE are studied and compared between the model error and the SOC estimation error. These parameters exhibit a strong linear relationship. Results indicate that the model accuracy affects the SOC estimation accuracy mainly in two ways: dispersion of the frequency distribution of the error and the overall level of the error. On the basis of the relationship between model error and SOC estimation error, our study provides a strategy for selecting a suitable cell model to meet the requirements of SOC precision using Kalman filter.

Simulation Model of Membrane Gas Separator Using Aspen Custom Modeler

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Song, Dong-keun [Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Daejeon (Korea, Republic of); Shin, Gahui; Yun, Jinwon; Yu, Sangseok [Chungnam Nat’l Univ., Daejeon (Korea, Republic of)

2016-12-15

Membranes are used to separate pure gas from gas mixtures. In this study, three different types of mass transport through a membrane were developed in order to investigate the gas separation capabilities of a membrane. The three different models typically used are a lumped model, a multi-cell model, and a discretization model. Despite the multi-cell model producing similar results to a discretization model, the discretization model was selected for this investigation, due to the cell number dependence of a multi-cell model. The mass transport model was then used to investigate the effects of pressure difference, flow rate, total exposed area, and permeability. The results showed that the pressure difference increased with the stage cut, but the selectivity was a trade-off for the increasing pressure difference. Additionally, even though permeability is an important parameter, the selectivity and stage cut of the membrane converged as permeability increased.

Mathematical modelling

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Blomhøj, Morten

2004-01-01

Developing competences for setting up, analysing and criticising mathematical models are normally seen as relevant only from and above upper secondary level. The general belief among teachers is that modelling activities presuppose conceptual understanding of the mathematics involved. Mathematical...... roots for the construction of important mathematical concepts. In addition competences for setting up, analysing and criticising modelling processes and the possible use of models is a formative aim in this own right for mathematics teaching in general education. The paper presents a theoretical...... modelling, however, can be seen as a practice of teaching that place the relation between real life and mathematics into the centre of teaching and learning mathematics, and this is relevant at all levels. Modelling activities may motivate the learning process and help the learner to establish cognitive...

Simple Models for the Dynamic Modeling of Rotating Tires

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J.C. Delamotte

2008-01-01

Full Text Available Large Finite Element (FE models of tires are currently used to predict low frequency behavior and to obtain dynamic model coefficients used in multi-body models for riding and comfort. However, to predict higher frequency behavior, which may explain irregular wear, critical rotating speeds and noise radiation, FE models are not practical. Detailed FE models are not adequate for optimization and uncertainty predictions either, as in such applications the dynamic solution must be computed a number of times. Therefore, there is a need for simpler models that can capture the physics of the tire and be used to compute the dynamic response with a low computational cost. In this paper, the spectral (or continuous element approach is used to derive such a model. A circular beam spectral element that takes into account the string effect is derived, and a method to simulate the response to a rotating force is implemented in the frequency domain. The behavior of a circular ring under different internal pressures is investigated using modal and frequency/wavenumber representations. Experimental results obtained with a real untreaded truck tire are presented and qualitatively compared with the simple model predictions with good agreement. No attempt is made to obtain equivalent parameters for the simple model from the real tire results. On the other hand, the simple model fails to represent the correct variation of the quotient of the natural frequency by the number of circumferential wavelengths with the mode count. Nevertheless, some important features of the real tire dynamic behavior, such as the generation of standing waves and part of the frequency/wavenumber behavior, can be investigated using the proposed simplified model.

BAYESIAN MODELS FOR SPECIES DISTRIBUTION MODELLING WITH ONLY-PRESENCE RECORDS

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Bartolo de Jesús Villar-Hernández

2015-08-01

Full Text Available One of the central issues in ecology is the study of geographical distribution of species of flora and fauna through Species Distribution Models (SDM. Recently, scientific interest has focused on presence-only records. Two recent approaches have been proposed for this problem: a model based on maximum likelihood method (Maxlike and an inhomogeneous poisson process model (IPP. In this paper we discussed two bayesian approaches called MaxBayes and IPPBayes based on Maxlike and IPP model, respectively. To illustrate these proposals, we implemented two study examples: (1 both models were implemented on a simulated dataset, and (2 we modeled the potencial distribution of genus Dalea in the Tehuacan-Cuicatlán biosphere reserve with both models, the results was compared with that of Maxent. The results show that both models, MaxBayes and IPPBayes, are viable alternatives when species distribution are modeled with only-presence records. For simulated dataset, MaxBayes achieved prevalence estimation, even when the number of records was small. In the real dataset example, both models predict similar potential distributions like Maxent does. Â