A generally applicable lightweight method for calculating a value structure for tools and services in bioinformatics infrastructure projects

Abstract Sustainable noncommercial bioinformatics infrastructures are a prerequisite to use and take advantage of the potential of big data analysis for research and economy. Consequently, funders, universities and institutes as well as users ask for a transparent value model for the tools and services offered. In this article, a generally applicable lightweight method is described by which bioinformatics infrastructure projects can estimate the value of tools and services offered without determining exactly the total costs of ownership. Five representative scenarios for value estimation from a rough estimation to a detailed breakdown of costs are presented. To account for the diversity in bioinformatics applications and services, the notion of service-specific ‘service provision units’ is introduced together with the factors influencing them and the main underlying assumptions for these ‘value influencing factors’. Special attention is given on how to handle personnel costs and indirect costs such as electricity. Four examples are presented for the calculation of the value of tools and services provided by the German Network for Bioinformatics Infrastructure (de.NBI): one for tool usage, one for (Web-based) database analyses, one for consulting services and one for bioinformatics training events. Finally, from the discussed values, the costs of direct funding and the costs of payment of services by funded projects are calculated and compared.

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'A town built on migration?' Calculating the human capital value of migration to Reading, 1851-1871

Local Population Studies ◽

10.35488/lps103.2019.26 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 26-54

Author(s):

Daniel James Gooch

Keyword(s):

Human Capital ◽

Economic Value ◽

Infrastructure Projects ◽

Economic Output ◽

Net Migration ◽

A Value ◽

Time Period ◽

The Town ◽

Age And Sex ◽

Capital Value

This article provides an estimate of the human capital value of migration to Reading in the period 1851-1871 to the town's economy. This is determined by estimating total net migration to the town across this period by age and sex and assigning all migrants a value for expected lifetime economic output less expected lifetime consumption costs. The final figures are contextualised by comparison with the value of social overhead capital used to fund significant local infrastructure projects in the same time period and show that, from a human capital perspective, the value of migration to Reading was very significant. This article thus addresses significant historiographical gaps in the study of Victorian labour migration to southern provincial towns and provides an original perspective to studies of the economic value of migration and its role in the growth of such communities.

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Framing the Values of Vernacular Architecture for a Value-Based Conservation: A Conceptual Framework

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13094974 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (9) ◽

pp. 4974

Author(s):

Obafemi A. P. Olukoya

Keyword(s):

Vernacular Architecture ◽

Conservation Strategy ◽

Participatory Process ◽

Value Assessment ◽

A Value ◽

Wide Range ◽

Flexible Framework ◽

Value Model ◽

Contextual Values ◽

Range Of Values

While a growing number of researchers have provided series of tough critiques of the typology-led heritage value assessment over the recent years, the impacts have been constrained by the continued obsession with expanding the list of the predetermined value typologies rather than escaping its limitations. While these sustained debates have provided important insights, this article argues that operationalizing these predetermined ‘one-size-fits-all’ value typologies is symptomatic of a number of shortcomings, especially in the context of capturing the pluralities of values in contextualized heritage such as vernacular architecture. It also often undermines inclusivity and participation in the valuing processes. However, rather than simply rejecting the values-based paradigm, this article proposes a conceptual value assessment framework that is informed by the theorization of vernacular architecture as a contextualized heritage. The proposed Vernacular Value Model (VVM) puts forward the ‘when(s)’ and ‘how(s)’ of amalgamating both technical and normative processes to capture the range of contextual values present in built vernacular heritage. To this end, this article posits that by drawing on such a proposed flexible framework, the conservation strategy for built vernacular heritage can be propagated as an inclusive and participatory process which captures the wide range of values for a more sustainable practices for conservation.

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DESAIN WEB BAGI PEMULA MENGGUNAKAN FRAMEWORK BOOTSTRAP PADA SMK TARUNA BANGSA BEKASI

JURNAL BUANA PENGABDIAN ◽

10.36805/jurnalbuanapengabdian.v3i1.1541 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 134-148

Author(s):

Mardi Yudhi Putra ◽

Nadya Safitri ◽

Nofia Filda Fauziah ◽

Ahmad Safei ◽

Rayhan Wahyudin Ratu Lolly

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Community Service ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Web Based ◽

A Value ◽

Front End ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Smart Education ◽

The City ◽

Positive Results

Penguasaan terhadap Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi perlu diajarkan pada semua tingkatan agar suatu proses dan kegiatan dapat dilakukan dengan lebih cepat, mudah dan efisien. Para siswa kelas XII SMK Taruna Bangsa dituntut untuk memiliki kompetensi yang dapat dikuasai sebelum lulus sekolah. Salah satunya kompetensi adalah dapat membuat website atau aplikasi berbasis web. Disamping itu, kepala program jurusan RPL SMK Taruna Bangsa menyampaikan perlu adanya pendalaman dan pengetahuan lebih dalam pembuatan website selain yang dibekali di sekolah seperti mendesain website front end. Oleh karena itu perlu dilakukan pelatihan mendesain website menggunakan framework Bootstrap. Pelaksanaan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini dijalankan sesuai dengan wujud implementasi MoU yang telah dilakukan antara SMK Taruna Bangsa dengan Universitas Bina Insani. Pelaksanaan kegiatan pada masa pandemi Covid-19 dilakukan secara online melalui media konferensi www.zoom.us dan www.youtube.com. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 78 peserta dengan hasil akhir memberikan hasil yang positif, ditunjukkan pada umpan balik peserta terhadap materi yaitu pada nilai 4 (Baik) sebesar 32,1% dan nilai 5 (Sangat Baik) sebesar 60.7%. Berdasarkan paparan tersebut kegiatan PkM ini telah memberikan kemampuan dan penguasaan terhadap siswa dalam mendesain website dan memiliki bekal dalam mengimplementasikan pada bidang Teknologi informasi yang pada akhirnya mendorong smart education kota Bekasi. Kata kunci—bootstrap, pengabdian kepada masyarakat, website Mastery of Information and Communication Technology needs to be taught at all levels so that processes and activities can be carried out more quickly, easily and efficiently. Class XII students of SMK Taruna Bangsa are required to have competencies that can be mastered before graduating from school. One of the competencies is being able to create a website or web-based application. In addition, the head of the RPL department program at SMK Taruna Bangsa said that there is a need for more in-depth and knowledge in making websites other than those provided in schools such as designing front end websites. Therefore, training in designing websites using the Bootstrap framework is necessary. The implementation of Community Service (PkM) is carried out in accordance with the implementation of the MoU that has been carried out between SMK Taruna Bangsa and Bina Insani University. The implementation of activities during the Covid-19 pandemic was carried out online through the media conference www.zoom.us and www.youtube.com. This activity was attended by 78 participants with the final result giving positive results, shown in the participants' feedback on the material, namely a value of 4 (Good) of 32.1% and a value of 5 (Very Good) of 60.7%. Based on the explanation, this PkM activity has given students the ability and mastery in designing websites and has provisions in implementing it in the field of information technology which ultimately encourages smart education in the city of Bekasi. Keywords— bootstrap, community service, website,

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MoBPSweb: A web-based framework to simulate and compare breeding programs

10.1101/2020.07.08.193227 ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

T. Pook ◽

L. Büttgen ◽

A. Ganesan ◽

N.T. Ha ◽

H. Simianer

Keyword(s):

Selection Index ◽

Relevant Information ◽

Simulation Software ◽

Breeding Program ◽

Breeding Value ◽

Long Term Effects ◽

General Applicability ◽

Breeding Programs ◽

Web Based ◽

Value Estimation

ABSTRACTSelective breeding is a continued element of both crop and livestock breeding since early prehistory. In this work, we are proposing a new web-based simulation framework (“MoBPSweb”) that is combining a unified language to describe breeding programs with the simulation software MoBPS, standing for ‘Modular Breeding Program Simulator’. Thereby, MoBPSweb is providing a flexible environment to enter, simulate, evaluate and compare breeding programs. Inputs can be provided via modules ranging from a Vis.js-based flash environment for “drawing” the breeding program to a variety of modules to provide phenotype information, economic parameters and other relevant information. Similarly, results of the simulation study can be extracted and compared to other scenarios via output modules (e.g. observed phenotypes, accuracy of breeding value estimation, inbreeding rates). Usability of the framework is showcased along a toy example of a dairy cattle breeding program on farm level, with comparing scenarios differing in implemented breeding value estimation, selection index and selection intensity being considered. Comparisons are made considering both short and long-term effects of the different scenarios in terms of genomic gains, rates of inbreeding and the accuracy of the breeding value estimation. Lastly, general applicability of the MoBPSweb framework and the general potential for simulation studies for genetics and in particular in breeding are discussed.

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Space-borne terrain deformation monitoring for large infrastructure projects

10.5194/egusphere-egu21-11945 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Regula Frauenfelder ◽

Malte Vöge ◽

Sean E. Salazar ◽

Carsten Hauser

Keyword(s):

High Resolution ◽

Geodetic Survey ◽

Development Project ◽

Deformation Monitoring ◽

Cost Driver ◽

Development Projects ◽

Infrastructure Projects ◽

Visual Interpretation ◽

Web Based ◽

Railway Line

Ground settlement and associated deformation of existing infrastructure is a major risk in urban development projects. Project owners have a responsibility to document and manage settlement records before, during and after construction works. Traditionally, land surveying (e.g. leveling and total station) techniques have been the state-of-practice to provide settlement monitoring data. However, in big infrastructure projects, conventional geodetic data acquisition is a major cost driver. Modern space-borne radar interferometry (InSAR) provides the opportunity to drastically increase the number of monitored locations, while at the same time reducing expenses for traditional geodetic survey work. Furthermore, the method allows for highly effective monitoring during all phases of a project.The application of InSAR technology is demonstrated for three large development projects near Oslo, the capital of Norway. Showcase examples include a new highway development project and two railway line upgrade projects. In two of the cases, InSAR monitoring was performed by exploiting very high resolution TerraSAR-X data (ca. 1.5 x 1.5 m spatial ground resolution), and in one case, using high resolution Radarsat-2 data (ca. 7 x 7 m spatial ground resolution). A combined area of 127 km2 was monitored for all three projects, yielding a total of roughly 800,000 measurement points on the ground. Achieved measurement point density based on the TerraSAR-X data was around 37,000 points per km2, while density based on the Radarsat-2 data resulted in approximately 6,000 points per km2 in built-up areas. Both data resolutions offer millimetric deformation precision, with surfaces of buildings and infrastructure providing the best signal reflection and phase coherence, resulting in high-quality results. In all cases, the interferometric time series analyses were communicated to the end users through a web-based map portal, enabling simple visual interpretation of the results, as well as integration with the settlement records of the project.

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Growing a Nontraditional Accounting Firm: Warren and Associates

Journal of Information Systems ◽

10.2308/jis.2004.18.2.49 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 49-56 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Nancy A. Bagranoff ◽

Leslie D. Turner

Keyword(s):

Value Added ◽

Growth Strategy ◽

Class Discussion ◽

Main Question ◽

Consulting Services ◽

A Value ◽

Sarbanes Oxley ◽

History Of ◽

Cpa Firm

This case presents the history of a small CPA firm that is a value-added reseller (VAR) providing IT consulting services to mid-sized and small business clients. Since this firm does not provide audit, compilation and review, or tax services, it provides a view of a CPA firm that is different from the traditional audit and tax organization. The main question posed is determining the best growth strategy for this CPA firm. To answer this question, you must research and evaluate consulting opportunities related to Sections 302 and 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, as well as several of the recently developed AICPA services such as WebTrust, SysTrust™, and ElderCare. The research that you do will provide a deeper understanding of the role of accountants as consultants. The case affords an excellent opportunity to stimulate class discussion or presentations about the nature of CPA services beyond audit and tax services.

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Decision Support for Optimal Use of Joint Training Funds in the Canadian Armed Forces

Research Anthology on Military and Defense Applications, Utilization, Education, and Ethics ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-9029-4.ch004 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 49-70

Author(s):

Matthew R. MacLeod ◽

Mark Rempel ◽

Michael L. Roi

Keyword(s):

Decision Support ◽

Optimization Model ◽

Research Question ◽

Armed Forces ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Canadian Armed Forces ◽

A Value ◽

Joint Training ◽

Training Resources ◽

Value Model

Joint exercises are vital to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) meeting its readiness targets. However, CAF resources are often insufficient to participate in all candidate joint exercises. Many organizations face resource challenges. In the context of preparing the CAF for its mandated missions and operational tasks, this chapter addresses the following research question: How can the CAF get the most value out of its joint training resources? Using strategic analysis and operations research, the authors designed a value model to gauge a joint exercise's value and an optimization model to support decision makers when selecting a joint exercise portfolio. This chapter describes these models, presents an example of their application, and discusses future improvements.

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