scholarly journals AN INITIATIVE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF OPEN-SOURCE MULTI-PHYSICS SIMULATION IN SUPPORT OF R&D AND E&T IN NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

2021 ◽  
Vol 247 ◽  
pp. 02040
Author(s):  
C Fiorina ◽  
P Shriwise ◽  
A Dufresne ◽  
J Ragusa ◽  
K Ivanov ◽  
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Modelling and simulation (M&S) have gradually become irreplaceable tools in the field of Nuclear Science and Technology (NS&T), including nuclear energy systems. This is partly due to growing computational resources and advances in computational science and partly to the difficulties to finance, build and license new experimental facilities. However, the utilization of M&S for research and development (R&D) and education and training (E&T) applications is somewhat hampered by limited accessibility to controlled and sensitive nuclear M&S tools as well as by the desires of the developers of these tools to retain their intellectual property (IP). Open-source software and open-access data are growingly perceived as means to accelerate innovation by promoting synergistic collaborative developments while lowering the barriers associated to code distribution, modification, and sharing. Open-source software development is ideal for R&D and E&T purposes because it permits the enhancement of understanding, the use of advanced computational methods and it promotes the cooperation among researchers and scientists, without rigorous constraints on quality assurance or reliance on proprietary data for technology-specific validation. As a fundamental research tool, this helps to mitigate constraints related to dual use of such technology. It is in this context that an initiative is being launched under the aegis of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to promote the development and application of open-source multi-physics simulation in support of R&D and E&T in NS&T. This paper presents scope and objectives of this initiative.

Author(s):  
Daniel Welfer

This chapter discusses the concept of open-source picture archiving and communication systems (i.e. PACS), which are low cost, and easy to re-configure and to customize for the specific user needs. Opensource PACS are based on relatively low cost computational resources, and are built by integrating opensource software components that implement basic services of a PACS. These services are described in this chapter, as well as how to integrate them. As an illustration, a PACS based on open-source software components for angiographic studies is discussed. Using the open-source approach, we expect to help diffusing the PACS technology by reducing its development and maintenance costs by using components easily available (e.g. desktop PCs).


EkoPreneur ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Sri Agustini

The mechanism for managing PNBP services in BATAN is guided by Law (Law) Number 20 of 2017 concerning PNBP, Government Regulation (PP) Number 29 of 2011 concerning Types and Rates of PNBP Types that Apply to the National Nuclear Energy Agency, Government Regulation (PP) Number 71 of 2010 concerning Government Accounting Standards (SAP), Technical Bulletin of Government Accounting Standards Number 23 concerning Accounting for Non-Tax Revenue Collection, and Regulation of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia (PMK-RI) Number 152 / PMK.02 / 2014 concerning Instructions for the Compilation of PNBP of the State Ministries / Institutions implemented by 16 work units in BATAN for 15 types of Nuclear Science and Technology services. In order to meet the needs of the community for goods / services in the nuclear sector, BATAN provides services in the field of nuclear science and technology (science and technology), one of which is carried out through an application system.  In line with bureaucratic reforms which have an impact on changes in governance in various fields, the regulation of PNBP. Law Number 20 Year 1997 concerning PNBP only contains PNBP groups and rules in general, and their implementation is regulated in detail through PP. However, the preparation of legislation requires a long time, while the implementation of PNBP must continue to run. In implementing PNBP, BATAN is increasingly demanded to provide services that are fast, easy, practical and transparent. Service customers do not have to come to the intended work unit to complete administration. With online-based administration all communication with customers can be done both ways. This study uses descriptive analysis, showing the largest percentage of PNBP service use in BATAN out of 15 types of Nuclear Science and Technology services in 2017 conducted by the PSTBM Work Unit (99.64%) and the smallest percentage of use by the PTBGN Work Unit (5.88%) (able seen in the results of the discussion on pages 10-14).  Keywords:  PNBP, Measurement,Acceptance, Use, Nuclear Science and Technology Services.


Author(s):  
Passakorn PHANNACHITTA ◽  
Akinori IHARA ◽  
Pijak JIRAPIWONG ◽  
Masao OHIRA ◽  
Ken-ichi MATSUMOTO

Author(s):  
Christina Dunbar-Hester

Hacking, as a mode of technical and cultural production, is commonly celebrated for its extraordinary freedoms of creation and circulation. Yet surprisingly few women participate in it: rates of involvement by technologically skilled women are drastically lower in hacking communities than in industry and academia. This book investigates the activists engaged in free and open-source software to understand why, despite their efforts, they fail to achieve the diversity that their ideals support. The book shows that within this well-meaning volunteer world, beyond the sway of human resource departments and equal opportunity legislation, members of underrepresented groups face unique challenges. The book explores who participates in voluntaristic technology cultures, to what ends, and with what consequences. Digging deep into the fundamental assumptions underpinning STEM-oriented societies, the book demonstrates that while the preferred solutions of tech enthusiasts—their “hacks” of projects and cultures—can ameliorate some of the “bugs” within their own communities, these methods come up short for issues of unequal social and economic power. Distributing “diversity” in technical production is not equal to generating justice. The book reframes questions of diversity advocacy to consider what interventions might appropriately broaden inclusion and participation in the hacking world and beyond.


2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1224-1228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debasish Chakraborty ◽  
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Debanjan Sarkar ◽  
Shubham Agarwal ◽  
Dibyendu Dutta ◽  
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