COVID-19 pandemic and role of libraries

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kanwal Ameen
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Case Scenario ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Personal Communications ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Worst Case Scenario ◽  
Future Challenges

PurposeThe purpose was to address the role of libraries in the worst-case scenario, with specific reference of developing countries like Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on the author's observations, readings, and personal communications with colleaguesFindingsThe paper provides a viewpoint on how a developing country like Pakistan has been dealing with the situation and highlights the opportunities provided by this unusual situation. It highlights that various stakeholders have realized the need to bridge the digital divide in order to meet future challenges.Practical implicationsThe paper is limited generally to developing countries and specifically to Pakistan. It establishes the dire need for innovative approaches in library services to meet the seen and unforeseen challenges. If suggestions are considered, then the libraries may be in a better position to serve under challenging circumstances.Originality/valueThis is an original work written to address the worst-case scenario of a developing country.

scholarly journals Worst-case analysis of electronic circuits based on an analytic forward solver approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 1655-1666
Author(s):  
Mario Schenk ◽  
Annette Muetze ◽  
Klaus Krischan ◽  
Christian Magele
Keyword(s):  
Linear Models ◽  
Piecewise Linear ◽  
Quadratic Program ◽  
Worst Case Analysis ◽  
State Equations ◽  
Case Scenario ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Sqp Method ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Worst Case Scenario

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the worst-case behavior of a given electronic circuit by varying the values of the components in a meaningful way in order not to exceed pre-defined currents or voltages limits during a transient operation. Design/methodology/approach An analytic formulation is used to identify the time-dependent solution of voltages or currents using proper state equations in closed form. Circuits with linear elements can be described by a system of differential equations, while circuits composing nonlinear elements are described by piecewise-linear models. A sequential quadratic program (SQP) is used to find the worst-case scenario. Findings It is found that the worst-case scenario can be obtained with as few solutions to the forward problem as possible by applying an SQP method. Originality/value The SQP method in combination with the analytic forward solver approach shows that the worst-case limit converges in a few steps even if the worst-case limit is not on the boundary of the parameters.

Burundi faces complex succession battle

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Presidential Candidate ◽  
Main Question ◽  
Major Theme ◽  
Political Climate ◽  
Case Scenario ◽  
National Elections ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Worst Case Scenario ◽  
Constitutional Revision

Subject Succession politics ahead of Burundi's 2020 election. Significance With national elections approaching in May 2020 -- the first since President Pierre Nkurunziza ran for a controversial third term in 2015, plunging the country into crisis -- the main question facing Burundi is whether he will insist on a fourth mandate (made possible by a 2018 constitutional revision) or accept someone else as his party’s presidential candidate. Nkurunziza is giving away few clues, but whichever way he turns will be fraught with difficulties. Impacts In a worst-case scenario, the succession battle could lead to violence and political assassinations. Ethnicity has gradually disappeared as a major theme in Burundian politics but could resurface amid rising political polarisation. The precarious political climate around the election will increase the risks of regional spillover.

Central Mali will face rising intercommunal tensions

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Case Scenario ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Worst Case Scenario

Subject Ethnic and jihadist violence in central Mali. Significance Mali in 2018 faced by far the highest levels of violence it has seen since the 2012 Tuareg rebellion. More than half of conflict-related deaths occurred in central Mali -- notably in Mopti Region -- where related strands of jihadist and intercommunal violence have created a complex set of conflict dynamics. Impacts The recent (likely) killing of jihadist Amadou Kouffa could lead to more violence if his fighters fragment or would-be successors compete. The government’s domestic legitimacy will likely erode further, especially among ethnic Fulani, as its neutrality is called into question. Fulani will face rising suspicion throughout the Sahel, aggravating tensions in western Niger and other emerging hotspots. Though possible rather than probable, a worst-case scenario could see violence spread into Mali’s three southernmost regions. Displacement from Mopti to Bamako and elsewhere could place strains on public and private resources.

scholarly journals E-training adoption in the Nigerian civil service

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (6) ◽  
pp. 538-564 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bello Zainab ◽  
Muhammad Awais Bhatti ◽  
Faizuniah Bt Pangil ◽  
Mohamed Mohamed Battour
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Civil Service ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Perceived Support ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the factors that aid e-training adoption in the Nigerian civil service. Design/methodology/approach – This paper is based on a review of past literature from databases, reports, newspapers, magazines, etc. The literature recognised the role of perceived cost, computer self-efficacy, availability of resources and perceived support in e-training adoption. Using technology acceptance model (TAM), this paper explained the importance of these variables in e-training adoption in developing country context. Findings – The authors found that the combined role of perceived cost, computer self-efficacy, technological infrastructure, Internet facilities, power supply, organisational support, technical support and government support is critical for e-training adoption in developing countries, particularly in Nigeria. Thus, the authors proposed the combination of these variables which would encourage future research on the use of TAM in technology adoption. Research limitations/implications – This paper gives an elaboration of the role of computer self-efficacy, perceived cost, availability of resources and perceived support with TAM as base of the framework. This provides researchers the opportunity to test the proposed framework empirically and further suggest other variables that can aid e-training adoption in the context of developing country. Practical implications – The result of this paper can serve as a guide to managers and policymakers to have a better understanding of the requirements for e-training adoption, especially in developing countries. This will go a long way towards designing good policies that could maximise e-training results. Originality/value – This paper adds to the existing literature on e-training and TAM with the suggestion of proposed variables.

A robust MCDM approach for ERP system selection under uncertain environment based on worst case scenario

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 405-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gül Tekin Temur ◽  
Bersam Bolat
Keyword(s):  
State Of The Art ◽  
Selection Problem ◽  
Case Scenario ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Uncertain Environment ◽  
Erp System ◽  
Worst Case Scenario ◽  
System Selection ◽  
High Uncertainty

Purpose ERP selection is a multi-faceted process and needs to be successful in dealing with high uncertainty. The purpose of this paper is to propose a novel multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) approach, titled as cloud-based design optimization (CBDO), for ERP selection problem to handle high uncertainty with a computationally effective way. Design/methodology/approach CBDO has been utilized as an alternative method to fuzzy set theory and stochastic programming, and proposes robust findings for worst case scenario. In order to assess the proposed methodology, a numerical study is conducted by taking into account existing state-of-the-art study on the ERP selection problem for the small medium enterprises. The outputs of the existing state-of-the-art study are assumed as uncertain and varying across time as it is expected in real life; therefore, different scenarios are created in order to reveal the effect of uncertainty on decisions. Findings In the methodology, the results given under uncertain conditions are compared with the results obtained under stable conditions. It is clearly seen that ERP system selection problem area has high sensitivity to the uncertain environment, and decision makers should not undervalue the unsteadiness of criteria during the ERP system selection process, especially within volatile economies. Originality/value This study contributes to the relevant literature by utilizing CBDO as a MCDM tool in the selection of the ERP software as a first time, and validating the impact of unsteadiness on the ERP selection procedure. It is the first CBDO-based study that validates the effect of distributional differences on uncertainties in the ERP selection processes.

Reducing Probabilistic Weather Forecasts to the Worst Case Scenario: Anchoring Effects

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonia Savelli ◽  
Susan Joslyn ◽  
Limor Nadav-Greenberg ◽  
Queena Chen
Keyword(s):  
Case Scenario ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Weather Forecasts ◽  
Worst Case Scenario ◽  
Anchoring Effects

scholarly journals A Comparison of Match Demands Using Ball-in-Play versus Whole Match Data in Professional Soccer Players of the English Championship

Sports ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Dylan Mernagh ◽  
Anthony Weldon ◽  
Josh Wass ◽  
John Phillips ◽  
Nimai Parmar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Case Scenario ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Repeated Measures Design ◽  
Worst Case Scenario ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Peak Match ◽  
Playing Time

This is the first study to report the whole match, ball-in-play (BiP), ball-out-of-play (BoP), and Max BiP (worst case scenario phases of play) demands of professional soccer players competing in the English Championship. Effective playing time per soccer game is typically <60 min. When the ball is out of play, players spend time repositioning themselves, which is likely less physically demanding. Consequently, reporting whole match demands may under-report the physical requirements of soccer players. Twenty professional soccer players, categorized by position (defenders, midfielders, and forwards), participated in this study. A repeated measures design was used to collect Global Positioning System (GPS) data over eight professional soccer matches in the English Championship. Data were divided into whole match and BiP data, and BiP data were further sub-divided into different time points (30–60 s, 60–90 s, and >90 s), providing peak match demands. Whole match demands recorded were compared to BiP and Max BiP, with BiP data excluding all match stoppages, providing a more precise analysis of match demands. Whole match metrics were significantly lower than BiP metrics (p < 0.05), and Max BiP for 30–60 s was significantly higher than periods between 60–90 s and >90 s. No significant differences were found between positions. BiP analysis allows for a more accurate representation of the game and physical demands imposed on professional soccer players. Through having a clearer understanding of maximum game demands in professional soccer, practitioners can design more specific training methods to better prepare players for worst case scenario passages of play.

Legal adaptability in Elbonia

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 393-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathias M. Siems
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Data ◽  
Baltic States ◽  
Case Scenario ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Worst Case Scenario ◽  
The Law

Law has to be able to respond to new or changing circumstances. This ‘legal adaptability’ may be more important than details in the ‘law as such’. However, its meaning and its significance have not yet been analysed in detail. Thus, legal adaptability will be examined in this article. It looks at the worst case scenario by discussing a fictional country (Elbonia) where legal adaptability is poor, and identifies the main adaptability criteria. By using empirical data from the three Baltic States (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia), it also provides an example of how to ascertain the degree of legal adaptability of particular countries.

Road to default: Tracoma holding Berhad Bai Bithaman Ajil Debt securities (BaIDS)

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
A.M. Hafizi ◽  
Shahida Shahimi ◽  
Mohd Hafizuddin Syah Bangaan Abdullah ◽  
M. Badrul Hakimi Daud
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Capital Market ◽  
Credit Rating ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Capital Requirements ◽  
Fund Raising ◽  
Case Scenario ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Analytical Skills

Subject area Islamic Finance and Investment Study level/applicability Level of program/audience: Advanced undergraduate and postgraduate. Courses Intermediate and Advanced Finance, Economics, Islamic Economics & Finance, Islamic Banking & Finance, Islamic Capital Market and other relevant courses. Specifictopics/syllabus Capital markets instruments, conventional or Islamic. Case overview This case focuses on Tracoma Holding Berhad Bai Bithaman Ajil Debt Securities (BaIDS) amounting to RM 100 million which was issued by Tracoma Holding Berhad in 2005. It was the first issuance of a sukuk (Islamic debt securities or bond) by the company. The proceeds were used to finance its growth and to repay existing bank borrowings and capital requirements. This case is interesting, as it allows students to study the bai bithaman ajil sukuk structure and issuance process in the Malaysian capital market. It also provides basic financial transaction and credit rating of sukuk which requires analytical skills. Being a debt-based facility, the sukuk was subjected to credit rating evaluation by the MARC, the rating agency appointed by the company. Further downgrading of the sukuk meant it would lead to the worst-case scenario. Some actions needed to be taken to solve this issue; therefore, the CFO suggested an urgent meeting with the sukuk holders. Expected learning outcomes The students should be able to: understand the issuance process and the principle of BBA (bai bithamin ajil) in sukuk structure; understand reason(s) methods of fund raising by firm and the allocations of fund; understand the sukuk default issue; analyze the reasons for sukuk default; understand the importance of debt securities credit ratings; and identify investors' protection in the case of sukuk default. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes.

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