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THE USE OF AUTOMATIC VEHICLE LOCATION FOR PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION

This study explores from a generic point of view the means through which Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems can be used to provide off-line data and reports for planning and management purposes, and develops guidelines with respect to data and information reporting, AVL system design and organizational requirements. The review of literature and current practice reveals that relatively little experience exists in North America or Europe in the use of AVL generated data for management and planning functions in urban transit. The discussions with transit properties confirmed that there are three distinct types of off-line activities that can benefit from the use of AVL data: planning and scheduling; line management information; and executive information. The three off-line activities are found to generally use the same information, but require it to be presented in different formats and levels of aggregation. The system design guidelines are presented in the form of a checklist offering recommendations and suggestions to facilitate the use of AVL for planning and management information in properties designing or tendering new AVL systems. The guidelines cover organizational, systems and reporting issues. The appendices contain a large selection of examples of reports generated using AVL, organized under the three types of information.
etting a healthy start: The effectiveness of targeted benefits for mproving dietary choices

There is growing policy interest in encouraging better dietary choices. We study a nationallyimplemented policy – the UK Healthy Start scheme – that introduced vouchers for fruit, vegetables and milk. We show that the policy has increased spending on fruit and vegetables and has been more effective than an equivalent-value cash benefit. We also show that the policy improved the nutrient composition of households’ shopping baskets, with no offsetting changes in spending on other foodstuffs. © 2018 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. This is an open access article under the CC BY license
The ALOHA Trial: (Intra-Articular Local Anaesthetic in Hip Arthroscopy) – A Double-Blinded, 3-Arm Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial Comparing Pre-Emptive, High- and Low-Dose Intra-Articular Local Anaesthetic in Hip Arthroscopy

Background Pain after hip arthroscopy is variable but can be severe [11-point Numerical Rating Scale (NRS-11) pain scores of 10] despite multimodal analgesia. Although postoperative rescue regional analgesia is useful in these cases its efficacy may be limited by the maximum safe dose of local anaesthetic (LA) permissible when high-dose intra-articular local anaesthetic (IALA) has already been used. IALA may reduce acute postoperative pain after hip arthroscopy, however neither its optimum dose nor timing of administration have been systematically evaluated. Methods In 132 randomly assigned adult patients scheduled for therapeutic hip arthroscopy we compared the effects of two different doses of IALA given at procedure end (Group L [low-dose]: 100mg ropivacaine; Group H [high-dose]: 200mg ropivacaine). We also investigated the effect of an additional pre-emptive dose at the beginning of the procedure (Group P [pre-emptive]: 100mg ropivacaine at procedure start and end). Results There were no statistically significant differences between groups for NRS-11 pain scores in recovery (mean[SD]: Group L – 2.2[1.9]; Group H – 2.3[2.1]; Group P – 2.7[2.5]; lowest p = 0.6), or post recovery Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scores [largest mean difference VAS 1.5 hours: 5mm (p = 0.32); VAS 2 hours: 5mm (p = 0.35); VAS 4 hours: 2mm (p = 0.7); VAS 6 hours: 3mm (p = 0.7)]. There were also no significant differences in antiemetic usage and requirement for rescue fascia iliaca block (FIB) between groups. Conclusions Compared to a single 100 mg dose of ropivacaine at the end of the procedure, we were unable to demonstrate any advantage of either a higher dose IALA or a pre-emptive dose IALA when multimodal analgesia is used. Lower-dose IALA could reduce total systemic LA absorption if a given rescue regional analgesic LA dose is used postoperatively.
Chairing an academic department

Department Chair Roles Weaving the Web PART ONE: FACULTY DEVELOPER Recruit Quality Faculty The Million-Dollar Decision Support Your Faculty Eighty Per Cent of Your Resources Motivate Faculty Performance Your Only Choice PART TWO: MANAGER Chair as Manager Budgeting Sets the Stage Resource Decisions Planning Directs the Action PART THREE: LEADER Chair as Leader Facing the Challenges PART FOUR: SCHOLAR Chair as Scholar The Paradox of the Swivel Chair
Certifiable Autonomous Flight Management for Unmanned Aircraft Systems

In the near future, fully autonomous unmanned aircraft systems will be both technologically feasible and safe. The next-generation air transportation system (NextGen) will achieve unprecedented levels of throughput and safety by judiciously integrating human supervisors with automation aids. NextGen designers have focused their attention mostly on commercial transport operations, and few standards have been proposed for the burgeoning number of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). In this article, the author describes challenges associated with the safe, efficient integration of UAS into the National Airspace System (NAS).
Optimal Advance Detectors Design for the Multi-Detector Green Extension System at High-Speed Signalized Intersections

High-speed isolated intersections are typically operated in an actuated mode, using advance detectors on the major approaches and stop bar detectors on minor approaches/phases. The advance detectors on the major approaches constitute green extension systems (GES), where the green phase is extended due to the detector locations and extension times until all the vehicles in the dilemma zone are cleared. In this context, dilemma zone is defined in distance or time as the area upstream of stop bar where drivers are indecisive whether to stop or go at the onset of yellow, and is considered as a leading cause for crashes at high-speed signalized intersections. This paper presents a new optimal GES design, developed using a multi-objective genetic algorithm optimization algorithm. The new design improves both safety performance and control delay. A new traffic-conflict-based safety measure, called the dilemma hazard, is used to evaluate the safety performance. Monte Carlo simulation results show that the new design provides better dilemma zone protection while maintaining a low control delay level.
Civic Agriculture: Reconnecting Farm, Food, and Community

While the American agricultural and food systems follow a path of industrialization and globalization, a counter trend has appeared toward localizing some agricultural and food production. Thomas A. Lyson calls this rebirth of locally based agriculture and food production civic agriculture because these activities are tightly linked to a community's social and economic development. Civic agriculture embraces innovative ways to produce and distribute food, and it represents a sustainable alternative to the destructive practices associated with conventional large-scale agriculture. Lyson argues that farming in the United States was modernized using the same techniques that transformed the manufacturing sector from a system of craft production to one of mass production. Viewing agriculture as just another industrial sector led to transformations in both the production and the processing of food. Lyson enumerates the shortcomings of the current agriculture and food systems, and he then introduces the concept of community problem solving and demonstrates that a re-localization of the food production system is underway.
A Novel Approach of Speech Recognition Using System Identification

With the growing of artificial intelligence and the usage of sound commands the needs for a high accuracy speech recognition increases. Many researches are done in this area using different kinds of methods and approaches. In this research two algorithms have been introduced. The autoregressive system identification and the FIR Wiener filter. The objective of this research is to show the robustness of system identification in terms of speech recognition.Both algorithms have been implemented and tested using MATLAB where the process is done by recording full sentences from different subjects under two conditions which are clear and noisy background. For each sentence, it has been recorded two timesfor each subject; the first one was used for testing and the second sentence was used for validation. The results show that both algorithms are giving an accurate prediction when the used data are from the same subject with clear background. The advantage of system identification over the Weiner filter is shine when using noisy signals. Another advantage of using system identification for speech recognition is it can distinguish the sound difference when same sentence from different subjects is used where the Weiner filter in some cases passes them as from the same subject. This could be a huge issue if the algorithm is used for security reasons
DETERMINING THE SOLUTION SPACE FORM FOR AN INDETERMINATE PATTERN RECOGNITION PROBLEM. THE "SKIN DETECTION" CASE

This paper presents some methods regarding how to gain more efficiency when selecting skin in digital images. Selecting skin is of great concern as a prior step – if it is not a final problem before accomplishing other tasks that operate “inside” skin regions e.g. red eyes reduction, face detection, facial features analysis etc. Even if we treat the specific problem of determining efficiently the skin locus, the method described here could be generalized for other indeterminate pattern recognition problems. The challenge is to perform a “maximal” extraction from the input data – this includes the conditions of the images/photos acquisition and the camera settings – and to provide an adaptive and dynamic framework in order to update and upgrade the method with eventual new useful input information. This flexibility plus the two major igredients of efficiency in industry, accuracy and speed, plus the state of the art will configure a more efficient method to determine the space solution form for a less indeterminate pattern recognition problem.
When an informal tool meets a formal organisation – supporting collaboration by a Virtual Workspace

This paper reports from a case study of the introduction of a new tool – Lotus QuickPlaceTM – in a Scandinavian financial organisation. Lotus QuickPlace is a general tool for supporting communication and collaboration in small informal groups. It was introduced to support collaboration between geographically dispersed people working together. The introduction resulted in a number of clashes between the technology and the organisation’s IT management practices, as well as very unforeseen uses. According to our analysis these clashes stem partly from a general misunderstanding of the character of the technology, partly from IT management or implementation models that didn’t apply to a general tool for communication and collaboration. The paper discusses the implications of our empirical findings for implementation models of open technologies like Lotus QuickPlace. We show how an application of Orlikowski and Hofman (1997)’s change management model might improve the understanding of the implementation process, and further identify potential benefits from introducing a distinction between macro and micro level perspectives into the model.
Heterosis and heritability analyses for plant yield and some quality traits in F1 and F2 generations of maize

This study was conducted to analyze the genetic effects for grain yield and some important kernel quality traits in maize. Eight parental lines and their six hybrids were used as plant material. Field experiments to evaluate plant material were carried out in two locations (Çanakkale and Bursa) in 2013. The observed traits were single plant yield, protein content and oil content. Additive, dominance and additive × additive models were utilized to analyze the data. Variance component estimations showed that single plant yield was under the control of dominance type gene action; while protein and oil content were controlled by additive type gene action. High values (> 60 %) of broad (H) and narrow sense (h) heritabilities were observed for protein and oil content. The mean of F1 generation for single plant yield and oil content were higher than the mean of F2 generation for these traits. Most of hybrids had positive mid parent heterosis (Hmp) and better parent heterosis (Hbp) for single plant yield, while they had negative heterosis values for protein content. Except for one cross (A680×IHO), all of crosses had positive Hmp values for oil content.
Theory And Practice In Modelling Air TravelChoice Behaviour

This paper describes how there is a growing interest in modeling the choices made by air travelers. However, these choices are complex and many studies do not do that complexity justice. This chapter takes another look at the different choices made by an air passenger for a single journey and discusses ways of modeling these processes. The author makes a number of recommendations for good practice and also highlights a number of issues that need to be dealt with by the analysts. Finally, the paper presents an application that makes use of state-of-the-art modeling techniques in an air travel behavior context.
The Origins of the Jump Shot: Eight Men Who Shook the World of Basketball

Before the jump shot, basketball was an earth-bound game. In fact, inventor James Naismith did not originally intend for players to move with the ball. The inspired invention of the dribble first put the ball handler in motion. The jump shot then took the action upward. But where, when, and how did the jump shot originate? Everybody interested in basketball knows the answer to that question. Unfortunately, everybody knows a different answer. John Christgau delves into basketball's evolution, following the supposed inventors of the jump shot to the games in which they first took to the air. He discovers that a number of pioneer players, independently but from the same inspired possibility, can each claim credit for inventing the jump shot. John Christgau is the author of several books including Spoon, winner of the Society of Midland Authors Best Fiction Award. He played basketball for three years at San Francisco State University and was named to the All-Conference team twice.
Balanced Road Space Allocation: A Comprehensive Approach

This paper presents a new methodology to assist road management authorities make open, defendable and reliable decisions regarding the allocation of road space between competing demands. It focuses on the problem of allocating road space and time when providing priority to public transport services. The paper reviews previous approaches identifying three critical problems; the evaluation criteria used are simplistic and narrow, dynamic vehicle flow impacts are not usually considered and travel behavior modeling is limited. A new methodology which addresses each of these issues is presented. A specific application of the method to a difficult problem concerning priority for trams operating in congested mixed traffic conditions is presented.
Data Mining Untuk Pemeliharaan Prediktif Mesin Produksi berdasarkan Database Kerusakan Mesin menggunakan Naïve Bayes Classifier

Preventive maintenance adalah kegiatan pemeliharaan dan perawatan yang dilakukan untuk mencegah timbulnya kerusakan-kerusakan yang tidak terduga dan menemukan kondisi yang dapat menyebabkan fasilitas produksi mengalami kerusakan pada saat proses produksi dilakukan. Agar kegiatan preventive maintenance tidak menggangu proses produksi, diperlukan penjadwalan mesin mana saja yang perlu dilakukan tindakan preventive maintenance. Dengan adanya aplikasi data mining saat ini, akan sangat membantu menemukan informasi yang tersembunyi pada history kerusakan mesin di dalam sebuah database dengan menggunakan algoritma tertentu. Penelitian ini akan membahas data kasus pada perusahaan spare part otomotif. Dimana data history kerusakan mesin yang akan diolah digunakan untuk menentukan mesin mana saja yang perlu dilakukan kegiatan preventive maintenance dengan menggunakan metode naïve bayes classi er. Data yang akan diolah diambil dari sepuluh besar mesin yang mengalami kerusakan, sample data diambil secara acak (random sampling) dengan menggunakan enam parameter meliputi nomor mesin, masalah, shift, durasi waktu, tipe breakdown dan tingkat resiko. Implementasi pengolahan data mining dengan menggunakan aplikasi rapid miner 9.6, dengan proporsi data 80/20 yaitu data training sebanyak 754 data kerusakan dan data testing 189 data kerusakan dari hasil pengujian didapat dengan nilai akurasi 93,65 % untuk menentukan mesin yang perlu dilakukan kegiatan preventive maintenance.
Character Association and Path Analysis Studies in Vegetable Soybean (Glycine max L.)

Vegetable soybean Glycine max (L.) Merrill is characterized by their large seed size, pleasing aroma, sweet taste, bright green colour, light hilum and soft texture with better digestibility compared to grain soybean. When freshly harvested (tender green pods at 80% maturity stage) it serves as a good vegetable like green peas, lima beans or hyacinth beans. It has great potential to enhance the nutritional value of human diet because of its high dietary fibre content, health promoting phyto-chemicals, proteins, unsaturated fats, phosphorus, thiamine and riboflavin(Carson et al., 2012; Ponnusha et al., 2011). Among the quantitative characters, yield is a complex character and is dependent on yield components. Therefore, the knowledge on correlation between yield and its contributing characters are essential to formulate guidelines for selection of desirable types. Partitioning of total correlation into direct and indirect effect by path coefficient analysis helps in making the selection more effective. Keeping this in view, the present investigation was carried out in the Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture, Vellanikkarato study the correlation between yield and its component characters and to partition total International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 8 Number 08 (2019) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
Explosive Power & Strength: Complex Training for Maximum Results

The best in sports conditioning combines plyometric, resistance and sprint training, matching workouts closely to the demands and skills of particular sports. The book shows readers how to create individualized, sport-specific programmes. This study emphasizes the use of complex training methods to maximize performance. It features 33 resistance and 47 plyometric exercises, with 115 detailed illustrations showing their proper execution. Many exercises use free weights to isolate the specific muscle groups used most in various sports of interest. In addition, this reference includes three ready-to-use workouts for each of 11 sports and programme design forms that athletes and coaches can use to customize workouts.
Thermodynamic Formulation of Living Systems and Their Evolution II

In the previous paper [1], the application of the general thermodynamic theory was considered to biological systems. The nature of living matter has been presented from the mesoscopic to the macroscopic point of view, for different time scales (ontogenetic and phylogenetics). Herein, we continue with this application, and present three characteristics of life in the form of statements or postulates. The first characteristic describes the probability of survival against aging. In particular, the behaviour of life is shown as an independent mode of aging. The second characteristic refers to the adaptation of the species according to the environment. The relationship between the phenomenon of organic homeostasis and the origin of the clinical parameters that define health is highlighted. And finally, the third characteristic applies the principle of negentropy to describe evolution. A representative model is given as an example of each postulate.
Nachsorge bei Lebendnierenspendern

ZUSAMMENFASSUNG Die Nachsorge der Lebendnierenspender kann in 3 Phasen unterteilt werden. In der postoperativen Phase, die im Wesentlichen den Klinikaufenthalt umfasst, steht das übliche postoperative Management im Vordergrund. In der Frühphase, die etwa ein Jahr andauert, werden die Weichen für die korrekte Lebensweise gestellt, Lifestyle-Modifikationen durchgeführt, die Entwicklung der Nierenfunktion überwacht und die berufliche Wiedereingliederung des Spenders einschl. psychosozialer Aspekte unterstützt. In der Langzeitphase steht weiterhin die Optimierung aller eine chronische Niereninsuffizienz begünstigenden Faktoren im Vordergrund. Zudem müssen alle Komplikationen einer selten auftretenden, aber möglichen, Nierenfunktionsverschlechterung frühzeitig erkannt und behandelt werden. Spenderinnen, die eine Schwangerschaft planen, müssen über die erhöhten Risiken erneut aufgeklärt werden. Für die jeweiligen Therapie- und Präventionsstrategien stehen die nephrologischen 1, transplantationsmedizinischen 2, 3, hypertensiologischen 4, internistischen 5 und urologischen 6 Leitlinien und Manuale 7 zur Verfügung.
Dynamic strategic management for the 1990s : balancing opportunism and business planning

This book is for those required to take the lead in dealing with the impact of change in business. It explores the division between those who see strategic management as a rational planning process and those who see it as an intuitive, adaptive, experimental, entrepreneurial process. The author stresses the importance of finding a practical solution to this conflict, one where both approaches can be applied at the same time. The book's contents include the following: conflicting approaches to management and the nature of change; control by variance - management information and control systems in closed change situations; control by grand design - conventional strategic management; why control by grand design will not work in the 1990s; control by trial and error - what companies actually do in open-ended change situations; resolving control tension - recommendations on organizational structure, culture and management resources. Using many international examples, the book rejects long-term planning and makes recommendations to resolve the tension that results from trying to balance intuition and short-term planning.
MISCELLANEOUS STUDIES OF THE FORMATION OF WAVE FRONTS IN SAND

DATA CONCERNING THE STRESS-STRAIN BEHAVIOR OF DRY MONTEREY SAND USING INITIAL STATIC STRESSES RANGING FROM 2 PSI TO 20 PSI ARE PRESENTED' /1/ STRESS-STRAIN CURVES FOR ONE- DIMENSIONAL COMPRESSION WITH RISE-TIMES ON THE ORDER OF 25 MILLI-SECONDS AND STRESS INCREMENTS OF 100 PSI, AND /2/ DILATIONAL WAVE VELOCITIES MEASURED USING ULTRASONIC PULSES AND PULSES GENERATED BY A HAMMER BLOW. THE THEORY FOR THE DISPERSION OF A WAVE FRONT PASSING THROUGH A SYSTEM OF DISCRETE PARTICLES IS PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED.