Report on brain response--stimulus feedback systems research project

1963 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas B. Mulholland
Keyword(s):  
Feedback Systems ◽  
Brain Response ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Response Stimulus ◽  
Stimulus Feedback

HyTheC - Multidisciplinary approach to conceptual modelling of hydrothermal systems in Croatia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirja Pavić ◽  
Staša Borović ◽  
Maja Briški ◽  
Tihomir Frangen ◽  
Kosta Urumović
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Water ◽  
Pannonian Basin ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Hydrothermal Systems ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
System Level ◽  
Thermal Waters ◽  
Geophysical Research ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Systems Research

<p>The increase in thermal water utilisation is foreseen by many European and Croatian strategic documents regulating energetics, tourism, environmental protection and sustainable development. Croatian Geological Survey wishes to establish a multidisciplinary group for hydrothermal systems research which will contribute to responsible geothermal development in our country through a 5-year research project HyTheC which started in 2020.</p><p>Pannonian part of Croatia has favourable geothermal characteristics and natural thermal water springs emerge at two dozen localities, with temperatures up to 65 °C. These waters have been used for millennia, and in the past fifty years they are a basis for the development of tourism and health care centres which use the thermal water resource for heating, therapy and recreation (Borović & Marković, 2015). As their water demand increased, higher quantities were abstracted and additional intake structures and wells were constructed.</p><p>Thermal springs are part of hydrothermal systems which include: recharge areas in the mountainous hinterlands of the springs; geothermal aquifers - in Croatia mostly fractured and karstified Mesozoic carbonate rocks (Borović et al., 2016) - in which water resides and gets heated due to heat flow from the Earth; and discharge areas in places with favourable structural characteristics of higher permeability. The continuous functioning of such systems depends on a delicate balance between groundwater flow velocities, precipitation/dissolution processes and structural framework.</p><p>In order to maintain that balance and use thermal water resources in a sustainable manner, a system-level understanding is required. Multidisciplinary methodology (structural geology, hydrogeology, geothermal, hydrogeochemical and geophysical research and remote sensing) will be used to construct conceptual models of systems, perform 3D geological modelling, hydrogeological and thermal parametrisation of the geological units involved in the thermal fluid flow, and conduct numerical simulations of system functioning in undisturbed conditions and with different extraction scenarios.</p><p>This methodology will be tested in three pilot areas in Croatia where thermal water is being utilized (Daruvar, Hrvatsko zagorje and Topusko). These three areas have significantly different levels of initial data availability and it shall therefore be determined which methodology and order of application of different methods should be applied while researching the systems with considerable existing data, medium amount of data and very scarce data, respectively.</p><p>Keywords : hydrothermal system, natural thermal spring, multidisciplinary research, Croatia</p><p>References</p><p>Borović, S. & Marković, T. 2015 : Utilization and tourism valorisation of geothermal waters in Croatia. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 44, pp. 52-63.</p><p>Borović, S., Marković, T., Larva, O., Brkić, Ž. & Mraz, V. 2016 : Mineral and Thermal Waters in the Croatian Part of the Pannonian Basin. U: Papić, P., ur., Mineral and Thermal Waters of Southeastern Europe. Cham: Springer, pp. 31-45.</p><p> </p><p>ACKNOWLEDGMENT</p><p>The Installation Research project HyTheC (UIP-2019-04-1218) is funded by the Croatian Science Foundation.</p>

Applied Multi-Case Research in a Mixed-Method Research Project

2009 ◽  
pp. 120-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Slinger Jansen
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Case Research ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research

Even though information systems is a maturing research area, information systems case study reports generally lack extensive method descriptions, validity defense, and are rarely conducted within a multicase research project. This reduces the ability to build theory in information systems research using case study reports. In this chapter we offer guidelines, examples, and improvements for multicase studies. If information system researchers stick to these guidelines, case study reports and papers will get published more often, improving the rapidly maturing research area of information systems.

scholarly journals Action in action research

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulf Melin ◽  
Karin Axelsson
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Social Action ◽  
The Body ◽  
Service Development ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Dynamic Activity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Systems Research

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to elaborate on the concept of action by addressing actions and roles in the practice of action research, illustrated by dilemmas in an action research project on information systems development in public sector. The main ambition with action research is being able to solve organisational problems through intervention and to contribute to scientific knowledge. The main emphasis has so far been on the “research part”. Here the authors focus on the “action part” of action research to generate rigorous research, to solve local problems and to deal with evident dilemmas in action research. Design/methodology/approach This is a qualitative case study. The empirical illustrations of this paper originate from an action research project that focused the two e-service development initiatives analysed below. The analysis is structured using key aspects and phases proposed by Avison et al. (2001). As a result of the analysis, the concept of action is elaborated. The action elements action, actor, motive, space and time are analysed together with different roles. This goes beyond the existing action research literature. Findings The conclusions show that there is a need to understand actions and roles within action research projects – not separating action from research. Research is also seen as action. The practice of action research is also discussed as context-bounded interactive social action: action research as a recurrent, interactive and dynamic activity. It is also identified that the understanding of roles, actions and interaction can help handle dilemmas in action research. Research Limitations/implications The authors contribute to the body of knowledge concerning action research in the information systems research field and in general by exploring the need to study the concept of action (e.g. situations and elements), to be explicit concerning the different phases, roles and responsibilities and management of different dilemmas in action research. A limitation of this study is that the inter-organisational development character in this study adds an extra dimension into the practice of actions research only partially highlighted. Another limitation is focus on public agencies. However, this is not critical for the results on action elements and the action research dilemmas that are studied. Practical Implications The understanding of roles, actions and interaction can solve the dilemmas and challenges linked to the practice of action research in the information systems field, but such understanding can help discover and handle dilemmas in action research. Originality/value The originality in this research is an illustration of and a perspective of action research as a context-bounded interactive social action: action research as a recurrent, interactive and dynamic activity. The value is that this knowledge can help handle dilemmas in action research.

410 The earthquake proof performance tests of JIS/EIA 19" rack systems : Research Project on Assessment of Functionality in Medical and Telecommunication Facilities

2008 ◽  
Vol 2008 (0) ◽  
pp. _410-1_-_410-4_
Author(s):  
Hisanobu SAKAI ◽  
Eiji SATO ◽  
Takahito INOUE ◽  
Atsuo KAKEHI ◽  
Ken-ichi KOBAYASHI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Performance Tests ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Systems Research

The duality of science: Knowledge in information systems research

2020 ◽  
pp. 026839622094571
Author(s):  
Alan R Hevner
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Scientific Method ◽  
Science Knowledge ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Effective Application ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Rigorous Research ◽  
Process And Outcome

Rigorous research in Information Systems requires an understanding of how scientific foundations drive both the process and outcome. This science duality addresses the effective application of the scientific method (process) as well as the advance of knowledge (outcome) from the research project. This commentary responds to Siponen and Klaavuniemi’s paper with a focus on the uses of knowledge in Information Systems research.

A Classroom Experience in Control Systems Following an Intensive Nonlinear Control Design Research Project: Two Perspectives

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carrie-Anne Taylor ◽  
Dale B. McDonald
Keyword(s):  
Nonlinear Control ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Linear Control ◽  
Linear Control Systems ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Direct Student ◽  
Faculty Mentors

It has been well documented in the engineering education literature that introductory linear control systems courses present unique pedagogical challenges. Similarly, it has been reported that engaging undergraduate students in control systems research is challenging. The control of nonlinear systems is the focus of much research; Therefore, a paradox exists; research programs involving undergraduate students are often conducted in a “nonlinear before linear” fashion. Prior research by the authors approached this paradox by investigating whether a meaningful research project in nonlinear control systems could be conducted. While the author and co-author were willing to execute this research (despite the intense time commitment), this type of project is not sustainable long-term unless the significant time invested results in Item 1) illumination of new pedagogical techniques that generalize to each student in the linear control systems course (not just participants in the research project). This manuscript will describe in detail Item 1). Given the student and faculty mentors experience in the nonlinear controls research project and the student’s experience in the linear control systems course, pedagogical insights gained through this endeavor will be detailed by the faculty member. These are meant to close the loop of instructor assessment of the course during preparation for future offerings. Therefore, the undergraduate student directly provides an accounting of the experiences throughout the research program and introductory control systems course. The result is a proposed pedagogical approach to be implemented by three distinct methodologies. Methodology (1) Traditional lecture format, Methodology (2) Targeted physical or hands-on experiences where students are exposed to a controlled system/process commonly seen in industry, and Methodology (3) Direct student participation in the design of certain aspects of course materials.

scholarly journals Introducing Information Systems Students to Research with a Structured Group Project

2003 ◽  
pp. 26-33
Author(s):  
Tanya McGill
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Large Individual ◽  
Group Project ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Major Purpose ◽  
Active Participant ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Group Research ◽  
Information Systems Research ◽  
Research Students

This chapter reports on an approach to getting information systems research students started. The approach involves beginning research students undertaking a structured group research project in which the instructor is an active participant. The major purpose of this group project is to provide a gentle, supportive, structured introduction to information systems research. This approach benefits students by ensuring that they have participated in a complete research project before they have to assume complete responsibility for their first large individual project. The chapter discusses the use of this approach at an Australian university. In general, students have participated well, learning from their own experiences and the experiences of others in the group.

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