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The Outsourcing of Football Stadium Foodservice Operations by National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Athletic Programs

The Outsourcing of Football Stadium Foodservice Operations by NCAA Division I Athletic Programs Craig M. Crow The purpose of this study was to explore the current state of the outsourcing of foodservice operations by National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I athletic programs, particularly at their home football stadiums, in order to assist decision makers. Potential participants for this study were athletic administrators responsible for the oversight of football stadium foodservice operations at each NCAA member institution sponsoring the sport of football at the Division I level during the 2010-11 academic year as either an active or provisional member, as well as those institutions that had just added the sport of football but played a Division I schedule in 2010-11. Thus, the total population size for the study was 244. The number of responses usable for at least one of the analyses totaled 111 (45.5%). A majority (89.3%) of respondents reported that their institution had control to decide whether to self-operate or outsource foodservice operations at their institution‘s home football stadium. Of those Division I institutions with control over their football stadium foodservice operations, a greater percentage (59.8%) of responding institutions outsourced all or part of football stadium foodservice operations than self-operated (40.2%), which was slightly higher than past figures found in the literature. Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) institutions, particularly those from the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) conferences showed a preference toward outsourcing. Among responding institutions nationally recognized foodservice firms, particularly Sodexo, were clearly the most popular in terms of number of contracts. Replicating the work of Li and Burden (2002), benefit statements on outsourcing foodservice operations were combined into four different benefit inventories; however, no statistically significant differences (p < .05) were found between FBS and Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) institutions regarding agreement with the benefit inventories. When examining the relationship between foodservice operation method and inventories designed to measure satisfaction with various operations considerations, a significant difference (p < .05) was found in only one inventory, Human Resource Considerations. Finally, a backward stepwise logistic regression model revealed that only one of eight predictor variables, the Improvement in Administrative Efficiency benefit inventory, was found to be a significant predictor of whether an FBS athletic program outsourced its football stadium foodservice operations. Running Head: OUTSOURCING FOODSERVICE OPERATIONS iii
OFFSHORE GROUND IMPROVEMENT RECORDS

Numerous ground improvement technologies have been in use for many years on land based projects with various applications. These techniques have provided alternatives that are frequently more affordable and require shorter construction periods than deep foundations. Implementation of these methods in the sea and marine environments is more challenging as specialised equipment is usually either only appropriate for land based projects or have low efficiency and production capability at sea. However, requirement of seabed treatment and improving the characteristics of marine foundations has necessitated the introduction of soil improvement technologies to offshore projects. Some of the ground improvement techniques that have especially evolved to satisfy the requirements of offshore and seabed ground improvement are dynamic compaction, vibro compaction, dynamic replacement, and stone columns. The first two techniques are used for the treatment of granular seabed while the latter two technologies are most appropriate for improving silty and clayey marine foundations. In this paper initially marine and offshore ground improvement techniques with a focus on the mentioned above methods will be discussed. Two case studies of ground improvement for the treatment of soft clays in record water depths will also be introduced. In the first case offshore dynamic replacement was carried out in Southeast Asia at a location where seabed was approximately 30 m below sea level. In the second project stone columns were installed beneath the quay wall and breakwater of the first and second phases of Port of Patras (Greece). The sea depth was up to approximately 40 m and the columns were as long as 20 m.
The Effects of Free Parking on Commuter Mode Choice: Evidence from Travel Diary Data

This study assesses the effect of free parking on mode choice and parking demand. A multinomial logit model is developed to evaluate the probabilities that commuters who do and who do not receive free parking at work will choose to drive alone, ride in a carpool, or use transit for the trip to work in Portland’s (Oregon) CBD. The mode choice model predicts that with free parking, 62 percent of commuters will drive alone, 16 percent will commute in carpools and 22 percent will ride transit; with a daily parking charge of $6, 46 percent will drive alone, 4 percent will ride in carpools and 50 percent will ride transit. The mode choice model predicts that a daily parking charge of $6 in the Portland CBD would result in 21 fewer cars driven for every 100 commuters. This translates to a daily reduction of 147 VMT per 100 commuters and an annual reduction of 39,000 VMT per 100 commuters. These findings are consistent with previous studies of the effect of parking cost on mode choice. The policy variables that play a part in mode choice decisions for commuters are the parking cost and the travel time by transit, and the results suggest that raising the cost of parking at work sites and decreasing the transit travel time (by improving service and decreasing headways) will reduce the drive alone mode share. The results provide little support for the contention that land use is a significant factor in mode choice decisions.
Smart Data: Enterprise Performance Optimization Strategy

Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction: A Comprehensive Overview. Predictive Management. IDEF Lexicon for Executives. Organization of This Book. Smart Data in Three Dimensions. Business Rule. Case Study: IT Capital Budgeting Using a Knapsack Problem. Case Study: Better Decision Making: Field Testing, Evaluationand Validation of a Web-Based MedWatch Decision Support System(MWDSS). Engineering an Ubiquitous Strategy for Catalyzing EnterprisePerformance Optimization. What Smart Data Provides. References. 1 Context: The Case and Place for Smart DataStrategy. 1.1 Value of Data to the Enterprise. 1.2 Enterprise Performance Versus Enterprise Integration. 1.3 Current Problems and Deficiencies from Poor DataStrategy. 1.4 New Technologies. 1.5 Breaking from Tradition with Improved Results. References. 2 Elements: Smart Data and Smart Data Strategy. 2.1 Performance Outcomes and Attributes. 2.2 Policy and Business Rules. 2.3 Expectations: Managerial and Technical. 2.4 Capacity for Change and Improvement. 2.5 Iteration Versus Big Bang. References. 3 Barriers: Overcoming Hurdles and Reaching a New PerformanceTrajectory. 3.1 Barriers. 3.2 Overcoming Barriers. 3.3 Top Down Strategy. 3.4 Balance of Consequences and Reinforcement. 3.5 Collaboration. 3.6 Enterprise Performance Optimization Process. 3.7 Enterprise Performance Optimization Architecture. 3.8 Scoping, Scheduling, Budgeting, and Project and ProgramManagement. References. 4 Visionary Ideas: Technical Enablement. 4.1 Today s Possibilities. 4.2 Calibrating Executive Expectations. 4.3 Five Years from Now. 4.4 Ten Years From Now. References. 5. CEO s Smart Data Handbook. 5.1 Strategy. 5.2 Policy. 5.3 Organization. 5.4 Actions. 5.5 Timing. 5.6 Funding and Costing Variables. 5.7 Outcomes and Measurements. References. Index. Wiley Series in Systems Engineering and Management.
Armed Forces 1996 Equal Opportunity Survey: Statistical Methodology Report.

Abstract : This report describes the sampling design, sample selection, estimation procedures, and the missing data compensation procedures used for the 1996 Status of the Armed Forces Surveys (SAFS) Form D-Equal Opportunity; this survey is referred to as the 1996 Equal Opportunity Survey (FOS). This report provides statistical background information for the datasets and reports of the survey results. The population of inferential interest for the TOS consisted of the worldwide distribution of active-duty Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard members (including Reservists on active duty) below the rank of admiral or general, with at least six months of active-duty service. Members of the National Guard and Reserves were in the population for the survey if they were in active-duty assignments (e.g., Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) and Navy Training and Administration of Reserve (TAR)) for at least 179 days. The main purposes of the survey were to provide survey data on types, frequency, and effects of racial/ethnic harassment and discrimination experienced by active-duty military; context, location, and circumstances under which the experiences occur; racial climate within the larger organizational climate; characteristics of the complaint process; and effectiveness of current policies/training designed to prevent, reduce, and eliminate racial/ethnic harassment and discrimination. The questionnaire for EOS was developed specifically for this survey effort. Data collection for the surveys was by mail. Survey development, administration, and datasets were reported by Edwards, Elig, and Riemer (1997).
AH-64D Apache Longbow Aircrew Workload Assessment for Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Employment

Abstract : This study assessed whether workload was tolerable for AH-64D pilots when they employed an unmanned aerial system (UAS) during simulated missions. Ten AH-64D pilots participated in the study. Pilot workload, situation awareness, crew coordination, crewstation interface, switch actuations, simulator sickness, visual gaze and dwell times (using a head-eye tracker), audio-video, and tactics, techniques and procedures data were collected and analyzed. Pilot workload was found to be tolerable for the tasks they performed during the simulated missions. The workload ratings provided by the pilots were lower than the Objective and Threshold workload ratings requirements listed in the AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III Capability Development Document. Pilots reported that employing the UAS increased their overall task workload, but the situation awareness provided by the UAS sensor decreased the workload required to detect and engage targets and decreased overall target engagement time lines.
Effect of decontamination procedures on marginal and internal adaptation in saliva contaminated resin composite restorations

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of natural saliva contamination of dentin, on marginal and internal adaptation of resin-composite restorations performed with an etch-and-rinse adhesive and determine the efficiency of various decontamination techniques. Methods: A hundred and twenty human molars and premolars were randomly distributed into six groups (n=20). Standardized dentin cavities (diameter: 3 mm, depth: 2 mm) were filled with a two-step etch-and-rinse adhesive and resin-composite under six different surface treatments: (1) adhesive application following manufacturers’ instructions (control); (2) dentin etching, 5-s saliva, 5-s air-dry, adhesive; (3) dentin etching, 5-s saliva, 10-s waterrinse, 5-s air-dry, adhesive; (4) adhesive application/light-cure, 5-s saliva, 5-s air-dry; (5) adhesive application/light-cure, 5-s saliva, 10-s water-rinse, 5-s air-dry; (6) adhesive application/light-cure, 5-s saliva, 10-s water-rinse, 5-s air-dry, adhesive reapplication. Wall adaptation was evaluated at the upper surface and at two consecutive depth levels of 0.5 mm each, by measuring the length of debonded margins relative to the cavity periphery (%DM) and the width of maximum marginal gap (MG). Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U were applied for statistical analysis. Results: Statistically significant differences occurred among groups, presenting inferior adaptation after contamination took place (0.05 significance level). Group (1) at the upper surface presented the most satisfactory adaptation, whereas, groups (4), (5) had the significantly poorest adaptation in all surfaces. Groups (2), (3) and (6) revealed no statistically significant differences in comparison to group (1). Conclusion: Saliva contamination resulted in deterioration of marginal and internal adaptation when it occurred after the adhesive application. Reapplication of the adhesive restored DM and MG values.
GENETIC VARIABILITY AND SEASONAL INFLUENCE OF FALL ARMYWORM (SPODOPTERA FRUGIPERDA (J. E. SMITH)) DAMAGE TO EARLY VEGETATIVE GROWTH OF AFRICAN MAIZE ACCESSIONS IN THE HUMID TROPICS OF SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA

Fall armyworm ( Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith)) (FAW) is a petrifying invasive pest of maize ( Zea mays L.) in Africa. Ten tropical maize accessions from the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) collections and a check ( Ikom White variety) were studied, under rainfed conditions, in a multi-environment trial (MET) to assess their responses to natural infestation of FAW. The study was conducted in the 2018 first and second maize cropping seasons in Cross River State, Nigeria using a genotype x season interaction (GSI) model. The combined analyses of variance showed non-significant difference (p > 0.05) for genotypes and significant (p ≤ 0.05) genotype x season interactions for seedling emergence, plant height, number of leaves, leaf area and FAW infestation. The most FAW-damaged maize accession in this study was TZm-304 while TZm-1427 was the least FAW-damaged maize accession. Overall, FAW infestation was significantly (p ≤ 0.01) higher in the second maize cropping season (Akpabuyo) than in first maize cropping season (Calabar). This subsequently led to corresponding decreases in early vegetative growth in the second maize cropping season. The IPGRI African maize accessions evaluated in this study were all susceptible to FAW damage at their early vegetative growth stages. However, the infestation dynamics of FAW on maize in Africa is presently being understudied. Thus, there is a dire need for the adoption of a genotype x location x year (GLY) model in subsequent MET studies on FAW across all maize-growing States in Nigeria and selection for maize genotypes in breeding for resistance to FAW should consider early vegetative growth stage and initial establishments in the field as useful aids to selection. previously either as FAW. Six representative soil samples randomly ungalvanized auger each the experimental site, a depth of 15 cm. The samples were bulked according to each block (replicate) for soil physical and chemical properties analyses Student t-tests were conducted for soil properties and weather data obtained from Calabar and Akpabuyo. In the laboratory, wet towel germination test was conducted to ascertain the viability of the maize seeds. A 100-percent seed viability was recorded for all the maize genotypes, allowing the planting of one seed per hole in the field. The first experiment began in the field on 15 March 2018 (i.e. the first cropping season) while the second experiment commenced on 15 September 2018 (i.e. the second cropping season). Both experiments were conducted under rainfed conditions. In each of the seasons, the experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications (i.e. blocks) and each block had eleven (11) treatment plots representing 11 genotypes (i.e. ten tropical accessions one check variety). The plant spacing was 75cm x 25cm at a seeding depth
BlackBerry

Blackberries are divided into classes by their growth habit and are described as trailing, semitrailing or erect. The trailing varieties (sometimes called dewberries) are thorny; the semi-trailing varieties are thornless; and the erect varieties may be thorny or thornless. As a rule, the erect varieties are more cold-hardy than the trailing or semitrailing varieties (see table, next page). Erect varieties also fruit about one month earlier than other varieties.
A Rapid Train-Up Program for M60A3 Armor Force Mobilization or Reconstitution

Abstract : Research was conducted to develop a rapid train-up program for M60A3 Armor Force mobilization or reconstitution. The training products developed consist of a set of training modules for use in preparing tank commanders, gunners, drivers, and loaders for combat; a Trainer's Guide that provides the trainer with 'how to train' information; and a Training Manager's Guide that tells the company commander how to manage the rapid train-up program. Also, these training materials can be used to train non-armor personnel as a tank loader, sustainment-train armor crewmen in their duty position, and to cross- train them in other duty positions. Keywords: Armor training, Tank Crew Training, sustainment training, Training Management.
Object Detection with Voice Sensor and Cartoonizing the Image

Object detection is a general term to describe a collection of related computer vision tasks that involve activities like identifying objects in digital photographs, identifying objects in live captured images. Object detection combines these two tasks and localizes and classifies one or more objects in an image. Object localization refers to identifying the location of one or more objects in an image and drawing abounding box around their extent. Image classification involves predicting the class of one object in an image. In this application SAPI.spVoice is used inorder to add voice. Voice sensor is used especially for the people who cannot see objects in a particular image. We present YOLO, a new approach to object detection. YOLO, is a technique for object recognition designed for speed and real-time use. YOLO model processes images in real-time at 45 frames per second. A smaller version of the network, Fast YOLO, processes an astounding 155 frames per second.
Factors related to cycling performance

There were two primary goals in this investigation. The first goal was to determine if results from field tests (time-trials and a Conconi incremental test) are related to performance in mass-start long-distance bicycle races. The second goal was to investigate inter-relationships among field test variables. The testing variables measured were critical velocity (CV), Conconi anaerobic threshold (AT) velocity, 4mM AT velocity, fatigue index, peak blood lactate, and anaerobic work capacity. Participants were USCF 30 category 1 through 5 cyclists. Participants performed one 20.75 km and two 10.37 km all-out tests in the field. They also performed an incremental test. The tests were performed at one-week intervals. Results from the field tests were compared to recent mass-start racing performance. Results indicated that Conconi AT velocity was related to performance in a 161-km race. There was also a relationship between 4mM AT velocity and CV and between Conconi AT velocity and 4mM AT velocity. It was concluded that field tests might provide information about performance ability in mass-start long-distance bicycle races.
Building with bamboo

Traditionally a building material of hot climate zones in Asia and Latin America, bamboo is increasingly discovered by architects of the Northern hemisphere as well. It is lightweight, highly elastic and ductile, and in addition offers qualities especially in demand in an era of limited resources, renewability and abundant availability. Architects and engineers have significantly widened the applications of bamboo in recent years and today even wide-span bridges can be built from it. Impressed with its technical and aesthetic possibilities, European, Japanese and North American architects have adopted bamboo for a variety of construction tasks, ranging from exclusive private residences to experimental pavilions, and from airy canopies to schools or museums. The book provides a detailed manual for bamboo constructions and presents a broad selection of built examples, among them the spectacular bamboo pavilions of the 2010 Shanghai World Exposition, a parking garage in Leipzig, Germany, the Nomadic Museum in Mexico City and Richard Rogers' Terminal 4 at Madrid Airport. Ein traditionelles Baumaterial der warmen Klimazonen Asiens und Lateinamerikas, erfreut sich Bambus neuerdings eines wachsenden Interesses unter Architekten der nordlichen Hemisphare: Bambus hat nicht nur ein geringes Gewicht bei grosser Stabilitat und ist ausgesprochen elastisch, sondern zeichnet sich auch durch Eigenschaften aus, die in Zeiten schwindender Ressourcen besonders gefragt sind: das Material ist reichlich verfugbar und zudem erneuerbar. Die Anwendungsbereiche von Bambus in der Architektur haben sich erheblich erweitert und diversifiziert, so dass heute sogar weitgespannte Konstruktionen wie Brucken daraus gebaut werden. Von diesen technischen und asthetischen Moglichkeiten beeindruckt, nutzen auch Architekten in Europa, Nordamerika und Japan Bambus fur vielfaltige Bauaufgaben. In den letzten Jahren sind unter anderem private Wohnhauser und Ausstellungspavillons aus Bambus entstanden, Uberdachungen und sogar Schul- und Museumsgebaude. Der Band ist ein detailliertes Handbuch fur Bambuskonstruktionen und bietet daruber hinaus eine umfangreiche Prasentation von Bambusbauten weltweit, darunter das spektakulare deutsch-chinesische Haus auf der EXPO Shanghai 2010, ein Parkhaus in Leipzig, das Nomadic Museum in Mexiko-Stadt und Richard Rogers' Terminal 4 fur den Madrider Flughafen.
Effect of Depressive Vulnerability on Interpersonal Problems among University Students: Focusing on Moderating Effect of Ego-Resilience

Effect of Depressive Vulnerability on Interpersonal Problems among University Students: Focusing on Moderating Effect of Ego-Resilience Hye Rim Han·Jimin Lee Researcher, Research Institute of Human Ecology, Yeungnam University; Professor, Department of Family and Housing, Yeungnam University Fam. Environ. Res. Vol.57, No.2, May 2019: 213-224 http://dx.doi. org/10.6115/fer.2019. 015 Original Article ISSN 2288-3541(Print) ISSN 2288-355X(Online)
FATIGUE-RELATED CRASHES: AN ANALYSIS OF FATIGUE-RELATED CRASHES ON AUSTRALIAN ROADS USING AN OPERATIONAL DEFINITION OF FATIGUE

In recent years fatigue has been considered a primary contributory factor in road crashes. However, precise identification of fatigue-related crashes is hindered by the absence of a universally accepted definition of fatigue. Furthermore, it is difficult to quantify the level of driver fatigue due to difficulties in objectively measuring the degree of fatigue involved in a crash. To overcome these obstacles the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has proposed an operational definition of a fatigue-related crash. The definition is based on a set of well-researched selection criteria and uses crash characteristics routinely collected by different traffic authorities. This definition should be useful in monitoring fatigue-related crashes and gauging trends over time or between regions. Using the ATSB operational definition, the proportion of fatal crashes involving driver fatigue increased initially in the early 1990s, and then decreased in the late 1990s. The study suggests that the operational definition provides a practical and useful index of the relative incidence of fatigue-related crashes. (a)