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REVIEWING THE EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT ON INNOVATION IN AHVAZ JUNDISHAPUR UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, IRAN

Technology management (management of technology or MOT) requires an extensive spectrum of capabilities in operational environments ranging from research and development to financial affairs (services) marketing and every other traditional management activity. Technological management needs to have an interdisciplinary approach and therefore requires a collection of different disciplines. While traditional management disciplines are pursuing how to allocate resources, technological management is not forced to allocate resources. In fact, it aims to further access and dominate the formation of the effects of technological variables on a business. Our country is classified among developing countries and technology transfer is recommended as a shortcut for access to state-of-the-art technologies, providing that technology transfer actually happens and Indigenization of transferred technologies to be considered. The present study examines the effects of technology on innovation in Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences. It is performed based on a descriptive study. For this purpose, four hypotheses have been raised in the study and the data required for this research were collected from 298 employees and managers from the university. The most important result of the present research is that the deployment of technology management and R&D (research and development) will lead to the promotion of quality functions and more importantly consolidation of innovation functions in the university of medical sciences. The value of Cronbach’s alpha for these 24 elements is equal to 0.935 which represented that the data have reliability (are reliable). In conclusion, the Pearson correlation coefficient test was used to confirm or reject the research hypotheses. JEL: O14, M54, O32 Article visualizations:
Comparison of Conventional and High Velocity Compaction of Alumina Powders

Ceramic compacts can be usually prepared by uniaxial pressing in a die made of stainless steel, but the pressure applied is limited and density gradients occur in many cases. Recently a new forming method in powder metallurgy, the High Velocity Compaction (HVC) has been applied to ceramic powders. This method is similar to conventional pressing but consists in making an ram falling down at a very high speed to the upper punch. The kinetic energy is converted into a strike that produces a high pressure in a really short time. By controlling the kinetic energy, it is possible to apply a desired pressure that can be extremely high (up to 1 GPa) without any damage for the tool. The aim of the study is to compare the process conditions and the properties of green compacts elaborated by the two methods (conventional and HVC) for a similar forming pressure: forming pressure, green density (homogeneity), pore size distribution of the tablets, and then the sintering behavior, the shrinkage, the final density and microstructure of the ceramic material are studied.
The scaling relations of early-type dwarf galaxies across a range of environments

We present the results of a Keck-ESI study of dwarf galaxies across a range of environment: the Perseus Cluster, the Virgo Cluster, the NGC 1407 group, and the NGC 1023 group. Eighteen dEs are targeted for spectroscopy, three for the first time. We confirm cluster membership for one Virgo dE, and group membership for one dE in the NGC 1023 group, and one dE in the NGC 1407 group for the first time. Regardless of environment, the dEs follow the same size-magnitude and $\sigma$-luminosity relation. Two of the Virgo dwarfs, VCC 1199 and VCC 1627, have among the highest central velocity dispersions ($\sigma_{0}$ = 58.4 km s$^{-1}$ and 49.2 km s$^{-1}$) measured for dwarfs of their luminosity ($M_{R}\approx -17$). Given their small sizes ($R_{e}
CNNs for Face Detection and Recognition

Currently face detection method is becoming a more and more important technique in our social lives. From face detection technology implemented in our cheap cameras to intelligent agencies’ sophisticated global skynet surveillance system, such techniques have been widely used in a large number of areas and the market is still growing with a high speed. Face detection has been an active research area with many successful traditional and deep learning methods. In our project we are introducing new convolutional neural network method to tackle the face detection to maintain a high accuracy while running in real time.
Interlamellar Sorption by Clay Minerals

The term ''interlamellar sorption" was proposed by the author in 1948 to designate the penetration of ions and neutral molecules between the layers of a lamellar structure, resulting in a reversible, one-dimensional swelling. The first system of this sort to be studied was graphitic acid (Hofmann et al. 1930), which reversibly takes up layers of water molecules. The phenomenon is mainly met with amongst natural and artificial inorganic substances—in the organic field, a commoner analogous phenomenon is the swelling of polymers by penetration of small molecules between large, chain-shaped molecules, although lamellar systems, in some respects analogous to the inorganic ones, are met with among proteins and soaps. The interest of the phenomenon is partly due to the light it can throw on adsorptive and surface forces. Alterations in spacing between the layers can very readily be followed by means of X-ray diffraction, since sharp reflexions are given by the sequence of parallel planes. This means that a range of relatively powerful methods is available for studying the size and orientation of the sorbed molecules, and hence the nature of the forces holding them. Most of the work on interlamellar sorption, especially of organic molecules, has been done using the claymineral montmorillonite as substrate, and hence most of this paper will be concerned with this mineral. However, it will be shown that the phenomenon is of fairly frequent occurrence, a number of other suitable substrates being obtainable. Attention was first directed towards the reversible swelling shown by montmorillonite on sorption of water (Hofmann et al. 1933). It was shown that the spacing of the layers varies (1) with the equilibrium vapor pressure of water; (2) with the exchangeable cations, which are always present in samples of montmorillonite in quantities of the order of 100 me. /lOO g. The early results obtained by Nag'elsehmidt, and by Hofmann and Bilke, appeared to show a continuous change in spacing with water content, but Bradley, Grim, and Clark (1937) obtained evidence for the existence of definite hydrates with definite number of monomolecular sheets of water molecules between the montmorillonite layers. The earlier results can be explained on the basis of the existence of mixed structures, in which, for instance, one-sheet intervals and two-sheet intervals may occur in a random manner. The phenomenon, however, is more complex than Bradley, Grim, and Clark suggested; not only may monomolecular sheets of water molecules occur, but also, as Mcring has shown, groupings of water molecules around the interlamellar ions. These questions are being treated in this symposium by Barshad, who has produced much new work in this field. I t is an indication of the complexity of the phenomenon that such new work can still be produced, 20 years after the original papers of Hofmann and his collaborators. In 1941, Gieseking and Hendricks showed that the exchangeable cations of montmorillonite may be replaced by large organic cations-amines and polyamines. These
An assessment of upper mantle heterogeneity based on abyssal peridotite isotopic compositions

[1] Abyssal peridotites, the depleted solid residues of ocean ridge melting, are the most direct samples available to assess upper oceanic mantle composition. We present detailed isotope and trace element analyses of pyroxene mineral separates from Southwest Indian Ridge abyssal peridotites and pyroxenites in order to constrain the size and length scale of mantle heterogeneity. Our results demonstrate that the mantle can be highly heterogeneous to <1 km and even <0.1 m length scales. Examination of Nd isotopes in relation to modal, trace, and major element compositions indicate that the length scales and amplitudes of heterogeneities in abyssal peridotites reflect both ancient mantle heterogeneity and recent modification by melting, melt-rock reaction and melt crystallization. The isotopic and trace element compositions of pyroxenite veins in this study indicate that they are not direct remnants of recycled oceanic crust, but instead are formed by recent melt crystallization. Combined with existing data sets, the results show that the average global isotopic composition of peridotites is similar to that of mid-ocean ridge basalts, though peridotites extend to significantly more depleted 143Nd/144Nd and 87Sr/86Sr. Standard isotope evolution models of upper mantle composition do not predict the full isotopic range observed among abyssal peridotites, as they do not account adequately for the complexities of ancient and recent melting processes.
The occurrence of early-arriving saproxylic beetles on Scots pine logging residues generated by thinning

The occurrences of early-arriving saproxylic beetles were examined on 1,200 fragments of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) logging residues generated by thinning in a single stand in the Drahanska Highlands in the Czech Republic. The felling was carried out on four dates in 2006 (February, May, August, November). The occurrence of early-arriving saproxylic beetles was investigated by peeling off the bark of logging residues during the first six months of the vegetative period following the felling. Beetle occurrence was significantly affected by felling date, logging residue type (trunk fragment, or branch thinner or thicker than 1 cm) and diameter. Only 16 species of early-arriving saproxylic beetles were found. The results indicate that the shaded and fairly uniform logging residues from thinning are probably of minor importance for the conservation of saproxylic beetles, but their presence might increase the risk of certain pest outbreaks (particularly, Pityogenes chalcographus (Linnaeus)). As an alternative to the removal of logging residues, the risk of the multiplication of this pest can be minimised if thinning is carried out in August (and probably also in September and October).
Galaxy properties and the cosmic web in simulations

We seek to understand the relationship between galaxy properties and their local environment, which calls for a proper formulation of the notion of environment. We analyse the Galaxies-Intergalactic Medium Interaction Calculation suite of cosmological hydrodynamical simulations within the framework of the cosmic web as formulated by Hoffman et al., focusing on properties of simulated dark matter haloes and luminous galaxies with respect to voids, sheets, filaments, and knots - the four elements of the cosmic web. We find that the mass functions of haloes depend on environment, which drives other environmental dependence of galaxy formation. The web shapes the halo mass function, and through the strong dependence of the galaxy properties on the mass of their host haloes, it also shapes the galaxy-(web) environment dependence.
Science Teacher Understanding to Science Process Skills and Implications for Science Learning at Junior High School (Case Study in Jambi)

One of learning objectives in the school to develop students science process skills (KPS). KPS development meant that students were able to develop science and success in his future life. However, KPS development of students at junior high schools in Jambi has not been optimal, this is presumably because still lack a science teacher understanding to KPS. Therefore, the research aims to examine as far as science teacher understanding at senior high school in Jambi to KPS. Total of 32 science teachers tested and interviewed. Test results and interview showed that science teacher understanding to KPS still low. This is indicated by test scores only reached 63.44. One of solution offered was need to be teaching material development to direct and train science teachers in student KPS development.
Parity Effect on Camel Milk Composition under Traditional and Intensive Management Systems in Butana Area-Sudan

A total of 147 camel milk samples from healthy she-camels (Camelus dromedaries) in different (parity numbers (one to fifth), different breeds and seasons)were randomly collected to investigate the effect of parity on some chemical components of camels milkfrom intensive and traditional management systems in Butana area. Data obtained were analyzed with SPPS version 21 software using analysis of variance and independent-sampleT. Test. Results revealed that parity had significant effect (P > 0.05) on camel milk components that were collected from intensive management system. Wherein proteins, lactose, free fatty acid (FFA) and solid not fat (SNF) were markedly affected by parity.Parity interaction effects showed significant differences (P > 0.05) between systems in values of protein, lactose, Fat, total solid contents and acidity during second parity up to successive parities. Primiparous seemed to have no significant effect (P > 0.05) on camel milk components that collected from the two management systems. The study concluded that parity had significant effect on some chemical components of camel milk under traditional and intensive management system.
Me, You, and Porn: A Common-Fate Analysis of Pornography Use and Sexual Satisfaction Among Married Couples

Me, You, and Porn: A Common-Fate Analysis of Pornography Use and Sexual Satisfaction Among Married Couples Cameron C. Brown School of Family Life, BYU Master of Science Guided by recent literature and theory addressing pornography use, the current study examined the associations between pornography use and acceptance of pornography and whether they predict sexual satisfaction as reported by both husbands and wives. Using data from the Relationship Evaluation Questionnaire (RELATE) (N=335 couples), a common-fate approach was used to examine both common and unique attributes of husbands and wives among pornography use, acceptance of pornography, and sexual satisfaction. Results indicate that pornography use was positively associated with pornography acceptance, but that pornography acceptance did not mediate the relationship between pornography use and sexual satisfaction. Husbands’ pornography use was negatively associated with husbands’ unique sexual satisfaction while wives’ pornography use was positively associated with couples’ shared sexual satisfaction, but negatively associated with wives’ unique sexual satisfaction. Findings emphasize pornography use as being a coupling dynamic within marriages.
Worlds, Fields and Networks: Becker, Bourdieu and the Structures of Social Relations

This paper reflects upon Bourdieu’s concept of cultural fields, Becker’s concept of ‘art worlds’ and the concept of networks as developed in social network analysis. We challenge the distinction that Bourdieu makes between the objective ‘relations’ and ‘positions’ constitutive of ‘social space’ and visible social relationships. In contrast, we maintain that interaction is generative of social spaces and positions and should be integral to any account of them. Becker’s position is better from this perspective, but while Becker refers repeatedly to social networks, he fails to develop the concept or exploit its potential as a means of exploring social structures. Both Becker and Bourdieu have an underdeveloped conception of social connection which weakens their respective conceptions of the space of cultural production. Our proposed remedy is to use social network analysis to derive ‘positions’ and ‘relations’ between ‘positions’, as prioritized by Bourdieu, from data on concrete interactions and relations. This allows ‘world’ analysis to speak to the issues of field analysis without sacrificing its strengths. We illustrate our case by way of an analysis of two UK music scenes from the late 1970s.
Human Action Detection, Tracking and Segmentation in Videos

This dissertation addresses the problem of human action detection, human tracking and segmentation in videos. They are fundamental tasks in computer vision and are extremely challenging to solve in realistic videos. For action detection, the challenges include intra-class variation, camera motion and cluttered scenes. Occlusion, target interactions and articulations pose difficulty in multiple human tracking and segmentation. In this dissertation, we first propose a novel approach for action detection by exploring the generalization of deformable part models from 2D images to 3D spatiotemporal volumes. For each action model, the most discriminative 3D subvolumes are automatically selected as parts and the spatiotemporal relations between their locations are learned. By focusing on the most distinctive parts of each action, our models adapt to intra-class variation and show robustness to clutter. This approach deals with detecting action performed by a single person. When there are multiple humans in the scene, humans need to be segmented and tracked from frame to frame before action recognition can be performed. Next, we propose a novel approach for multiple object tracking (MOT) by formulating detection and data association in one framework. Our method allows us to overcome the confinements of data association based MOT approaches; where the performance is dependent on the object detection results provided at input level. At the core of our method lies structured learning which learns a model for each target and infers the best location of all targets simultaneously in a video clip. The inference of our structured learning is done through a new Target Identity-aware Network Flow (TINF), where each node in the network encodes the probability of each target identity belonging to that node. We show that automatically detecting and tracking targets in a single framework can help resolve the ambiguities due to frequent occlusion and heavy articulation of targets. In this tracker, targets are represented by bounding boxes, which is a coarse representation. However, pixel-wise object segmentation provides fine level information, which is desirable for later tasks. Finally, we propose a tracker that simultaneously solves three main problems: detection, data association and segmentation. This is especially important because the output of each of those three problems are highly correlated and the solution of one can greatly help improve the others. The proposed algorithm consists of two main components: structured learning and Lagrange dual decomposition. The first component comes from TINF tracker. The second component is Lagrange dual decomposition, which combines TINF tracker with a segmentation algorithm. The proposed approach achieves more accurate segmentation results and also helps better resolve typical difficulties in multiple target tracking, such as occlusion, ID-switch and track drifting.
Tobacco taxes and starting and quitting smoking: does the effect differ by education?

This article uses duration analysis to investigate the role of tobacco taxes in starting and quitting smoking. Applying a variety of parametric duration models to a sample of Irish women, it finds that in general tobacco taxes do influence starting and quitting smoking in the expected direction. It also finds that the effect for starting differs by education but in a nonmonotonic way, with the greatest effect for women with intermediate levels of education. The results for quitting suggest the greatest effect for women with the lowest level of education. These results are unchanged when account is taken of unobserved heterogeneity.
Forest Management in an Urbanizing Landscape

This paper aims at building a theoretical framework to examine the impact of development pressure on private owner’s forest management practices, namely, on regeneration and conversion cut dates. As the rent for developed land is rising over time, our model creates the possibility of switching from forestry to residential use at some point in the future, thus departing from the Faustmann’s traditional setup. Comparative statics results with respect to stumpage prices, regeneration costs and urban growth parameters are provided. The results obtained depend on the impact on the opportunity cost of holding the stand and the impact on the opportunity cost of holding the land, generalizing Faustmann’s unambiguous results.
Influence of herbaceous competitors on early growth in direct seeded Fagus sylvatica L. and Quercus robur L.

Compare a la plantation a racines nues, l'ensemencement direct de feuillus pour le boisement de terres a le potentiel de devenir une alternative efficace peu couteuse. Dans une experience menee sur un champ abandonne dans l'extreme sud de la Suede, quatre traitements comprenant l'herbicide, l'herbicide combine a la fertilisation, le fauchage et le controle non derange ont ete appliques. La croissance et le developpement de hetres (Fagus sylvanca L.) et de chenes (Quercus robur L.) semes directement ont ete suivis pendant trois ans et interpretes selon la disponibilite des ressources. Les concurrents herbaces ont clairement affaibli la croissance des jeunes plants. Le traitement du fauchage n'a pas eu d'effet sur la croissance et le developpement des plants si on le compare au traitement par controle non derange. Les potentiels de l'eau du sol et des feuilles ont indique que la vegetation herbacee etait en competition avec les plants, surtout au niveau de l'eau du sol. En outre, la fertilisation combinee avec un traitement herbicide n'a pas eu d'effet supplementaire sur la croissance ou les niveaux d'azote des feuilles. Les resultats indiquent que les hetres et les chenes semes sont egalement sensibles a la competition herbacee meme si les chenes ont ete plus profondement enracines que les hetres.
Evaluating an Educational System Based on Projective Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality has the potential to play an important role in education since it can help to motivate the students and foster the interaction between the content and the learners. In this work, we explore the potential of the ARBlocks, a dynamic blocks platform for educational activities using projective augmented reality and tangible user interfaces. A semi-experiment was carried out with two first grade groups in order to attest if the tool could help the development of their literacy skills. Three different metrics were used to evaluate it, being two quantitative and one qualitative. The evaluation indicated that the tool contributed to the student’s educational development and fostered their literacy progress. In addition, the teacher was very enthusiastic of its use.
Higher taxa as paleoecological and paleoclimatic indicators: A search for the modern analog of the Florissant fossil flora

We used higher taxonomic composition of 241 modern forest plots from across the New World to identify the closest modern analog of the Florissant fossil flora and to infer Late Eocene paleotemperature for Florissant. Non-metric multidimensional scaling (NMS) based on both genus and family presence-absence placed Florissant in a no-analog taxonomic space surrounded by North American warm temperate broadleaved forests, Mexican humid pine-oak forests, and subtropical moist forests from Florida, Mexico, and Argentina. The most similar site to Florissant, as indicated by the mean of Euclidean distances in genus and family NMS space, was a subtropical moist forest in southern Florida, followed by the humid pine-oak forests of central and northeastern Mexico, and the broadleaved deciduous forests of eastern North America.