Conceptual Definition of a Megaproject Feasibility Analysis Method

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chrysostomos Mylonas ◽  
Yiannis Xenidis
Keyword(s):  
Feasibility Analysis ◽  
Life Cycle Costs ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Infrastructure Systems ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Replacement Decisions ◽  
Asset Replacement ◽  
Infrastructure Project ◽  
Systems Modelling ◽  
Definition Of

<p>Infrastructure systems and assets are, worldwide, facing challenges due to aging and increased requirements to serve the growing social and environmental needs. In addition, various frameworks supporting asset replacement decisions have been proposed but they mainly consider dimensions such as structural performance and life-cycle costs. This paper confronts infrastructure renewal problem at a higher level by shedding light to its interface with megaproject development. Through the brief review of two discrete research areas, namely ‘methods for infrastructure project feasibility analysis’ and ‘integrated infrastructure systems modelling’, it seeks to conceptualise a new method that is able to appraise megaproject investments by simulating and measuring the performance of the whole infrastructure network, into which a megaproject is about to be incorporated.</p>

Evaluation of WISC Similarities Responses According to Cognitive Style and Error Analysis: A Comparative Study

1970 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 175-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leon P. Hall ◽  
M. La Verne La Driere
Keyword(s):  
Error Analysis ◽  
Cognitive Style ◽  
Emotionally Disturbed ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Chronological Age ◽  
Matched Pairs ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Neurologically Impaired ◽  
Diagnostic Power ◽  
Definition Of

80 emotionally disturbed and 80 neurologically impaired boys in a public school setting were matched for WISC Full Scale IQ and chronological age. An analysis was made of the Similarities subtest responses utilizing both the error-analysis method of Spence and the cognitive style procedure of Sigel for purposes of comparison. The Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-ranks technique was used in analyzing the data. The results were as follows: (1) the error analysis approach provided the greater potential for differential diagnosis between the two groups under consideration; (2) use of the cognitive style scores permitted improved definition of the dynamic implications of the error-analysis categories, inadequate abstracting and narrative-descriptive responses; (3) diagnostic power was not increased when all responses as opposed to errors alone were considered.

scholarly journals Legal regulation of practices of the police as an entity in charge of preventing and combating corruption in Ukraine

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (69) ◽  
pp. 735-755
Author(s):  
Lina M. Tovpyha ◽  
Igor D. Pastukh ◽  
Tetiana Yu. Tarasevych ◽  
Serhii V. Bondar ◽  
Oksana V. Ilina
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
National Security ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
The World ◽  
Comprehensive Development ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
National Police ◽  
Police Practices

This article deals with the legal regulation of the practices of the police as an entity responsible for preventing and combating corruption. The study shows that corruption is becoming increasingly widespread, creating major obstacles to the comprehensive development of the economy and national security of any state. The objectives of this study were to clarify the problematic aspects of the legal regulation of police practices as an entity responsible for preventing corruption, to identify positive international experience in this area and to clarify its implementability in Ukraine. The corruption perceptions index regression analysis method was applied in 12 different countries around the world for 2018 and 2019. On the basis of the analysis, the authors propose to amend Ukrainian legislation with regard to the definition of the legal status of police practices as an entity responsible for preventing and combating corruption at the level of Ukrainian legislation, detailing the powers of the National Police as a specially authorized entity in the field of preventing and combating corruption in the Ukrainian Law "On the National Police".

scholarly journals سيميائية الخطاب السياسي، الشعر في الحجاز نهاية عهد الدولة العثمانية أنموذجاً / Political discourse semiotics: Hijaz poetry at the end of Othman empire

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-142
Author(s):  
Faisal Bin Salih Al Zahrani
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Arabic Literature ◽  
The Political ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Semiotic Analysis ◽  
Poetic Discourse ◽  
Semiotic Approach ◽  
Poetic Text ◽  
Poetic Texts ◽  
Definition Of

ملخص البحث:   يعد الأدب العربي في إقليم الحجاز جزءاً من أدب الأمة العربية الجميل؛ لكن الدراسات الأدبية لا تزال غير كافية على الرغم من بذل بعض الباحثين جهوداً لجمع مادته الأدبية التي لا يزال كثير منها مخطوطاً أو مفقوداً أو مخفياً لأسباب متعددة. يبحث المنهج السيميائي عن المعنى من خلال البحث عن الاختلاف الداخلي للمعاني عبر المنهج السيميائي لتحليل الخطاب الشعري؛ وذلك من منطلق المنهج السيميائي في دراسة النصوص الشعرية والتي تؤكد أنها تتكون من نظام لغوي يعطي مجموعة من المعطيات الخاصة، وهذه الرؤية أسقطها المنهج السيميائي على أغلب النصوص الإبداعية، مع تميز النص الشعري بقدرته على اختزال المعنى، وتسعى هذه الدراسة إلى تتبع الشعر السياسي في الحجاز والوقوف على الدلالات التي يبرزها التحليل السيميائي من خلال المعنى الشعري، وذلك باتباع المنهج الوصفي التحليلي؛ حيث تبدأ بمقدمة تعرف ببعض المصطلحات الهامة مثل: إقليم الحجاز، السيميائية، الشعر السياسي، وستقوم عناصر التحليل لعدة مستوايات: تبدأ الخطاب العام، والمستوى المعجمي، والمستوى التركيبي، ثم المستوى التركيبي. الكلمات المفتاحية: الشعر السياسي - السيميائية - الخطاب العام - المستوى المعجمي- المستوى التركيبي. Abstract Arabic literature in Hijaz area is a part of magnificent Arabic literature. Much of literary works are still missing for many reasons despite the effort of some researchers in collecting and recording them. The semiotic approach looks into meaning by examining its internal differences through semiotic method to analyze poetic discourse. The semiotic approach helps in studying the poetic texts that reveal that it contains a language system that implies certain inputs. This very method helps to reveal such a perception on most of creative texts, with the distinction of the poetic text as having the ability to compress meaning. This paper aims at tracking the political poems in Hijaz and dwell on the meaning revealed by the semiotic analysis through the poetic meaning. The study makes use of the descriptive analysis method. It begins with the definition of some significant terms such as: Hijaz, semiotics, political poems; the analysis is based on certain levels: it begins with the general discourse, lexical and phrasal levels.   Keywords: Political poems, semiotics, general discourse, lexical level, phrasal level.     Abstrak Satera Arab di Hijaz adalah sebahagian daripada kesusasteraan yang gemilang. Namun masih banyak karya-karya yang masih hilang disebabkan banyak faktor walaupun usaha-usaha para pengkaji dalam mengumpul dan merekodkannya. Pendekatan semiotik ini melihat aspek makna dengan melihat perbezaan dalaman melalui metod semiotik untuk menganalisa wacana syair. Pendekatan ini juga menolong menyingkap sistem bahasa tertentu yang menandakan input tertentu. Ia juga menolong menyingkap untuk menyerlahkan persepsi tertentu tentang kebanyakan teks kreatif, terutamanya kelebihan teks puitis untuk memampatkan makna. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengesan syair-syair politik di Hijaz dan mengkaji makna yang diserlahkan melalui analisa maksud puitis. Kajian ini menggunakan metod analisa deskriptif. Ia dimulakan dengan definisi beberapa terma penting seperti: Hijaz, semiotic, syair politik; analisa yang dibuat adalah berdasarkan kepada beberapa tahap: ia bermula dengan wacana umum seterusnya tahap-tahap leksikal dan phrasa.    Kata kunci: Syair politik, semiotic, wacana umum, tahap leksikal, tahap frasa

Grid Computing and its Application to Geoinformatics

2010 ◽  
pp. 213-221
Author(s):  
Aijun Chen ◽  
Liping Di ◽  
Yuqi Bai ◽  
Yaxing Wei
Keyword(s):  
Grid Computing ◽  
Earth Science ◽  
Grid Architecture ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Computing Grid ◽  
Open Geospatial Consortium ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Hourglass Model ◽  
Geospatial Services ◽  
Protocol Architecture

The definition of the Grid computing and its application to geoinformatics are introduced. Not only the comparison of power Grid and computing Grid is illustrated, also Web technology and Grid technology are compared. The Hourglass Model of Grid architecture is depicted. The layered Grid architecture, relating to Internet protocol architecture, consists of the fabric (computer, storage, switches, etc.) layer, connectivity layer, resource layer, collective layer, and application layer. Grid computing has been applied to many disciplines and research areas, such as physics, Earth science, astronomy, bioinformatics, etc. By applying the Grid computing to Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc.’s Web services and geospatial standards from International Organization for Standardization, US Federal Geographic Data Committee and US NASA, a geospatial Grid is proposed here, which consisting of Grid-managed geospatial data and Grid-enabled geospatial services.

Restructuring and Analysis of the Overhead Crane's Span

2012 ◽  
Vol 220-223 ◽  
pp. 549-553 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guo Fu Tian ◽  
Yang Yang Qiao ◽  
Shu Hui Sun ◽  
Yu Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Basic Theory ◽  
Feasibility Analysis ◽  
Application Site ◽  
Detailed Calculation ◽  
Overhead Crane ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Box Beam ◽  
Mechanics Analysis

Due to the change of application site, the box beam overhead crane's span needs restructuring. An overhead crane span’s increase restructuring was analyzed by mechanics analysis method. The detailed calculation and feasibility analysis was done. It provides a basic theory for the equipment's restructuring design and analysis work.

scholarly journals Viruses in the Built Environment (VIBE) meeting report

Microbiome ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron J. Prussin ◽  
Jessica A. Belser ◽  
Werner Bischoff ◽  
Scott T. Kelley ◽  
Kaisen Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Temporal Dynamics ◽  
Virus Detection ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Meeting Report ◽  
Knowledge Gaps ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Viral Communities ◽  
Bacteria And Fungi ◽  
Definition Of

Abstract Background During a period of rapid growth in our understanding of the microbiology of the built environment in recent years, the majority of research has focused on bacteria and fungi. Viruses, while probably as numerous, have received less attention. In response, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation supported a workshop entitled “Viruses in the Built Environment (VIBE),” at which experts in environmental engineering, environmental microbiology, epidemiology, infection prevention, fluid dynamics, occupational health, metagenomics, and virology convened to synthesize recent advances and identify key research questions and knowledge gaps regarding viruses in the built environment. Results Four primary research areas and funding priorities were identified. First, a better understanding of viral communities in the built environment is needed, specifically which viruses are present and their sources, spatial and temporal dynamics, and interactions with bacteria. Second, more information is needed about viruses and health, including viral transmission in the built environment, the relationship between virus detection and exposure, and the definition of a healthy virome. The third research priority is to identify and evaluate interventions for controlling viruses and the virome in the built environment. This encompasses interactions among viruses, buildings, and occupants. Finally, to overcome the challenge of working with viruses, workshop participants emphasized that improved sampling methods, laboratory techniques, and bioinformatics approaches are needed to advance understanding of viruses in the built environment. Conclusions We hope that identifying these key questions and knowledge gaps will engage other investigators and funding agencies to spur future research on the highly interdisciplinary topic of viruses in the built environment. There are numerous opportunities to advance knowledge, as many topics remain underexplored compared to our understanding of bacteria and fungi.

scholarly journals Twenty Years of Entropy Research: A Bibliometric Overview

Entropy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 694 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weishu Li ◽  
Yuxiu Zhao ◽  
Qi Wang ◽  
Jian Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Multiscale Entropy ◽  
Permutation Entropy ◽  
Citation Networks ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Information Studies ◽  
20Th Anniversary ◽  
Research Domain

Entropy, founded in 1999, is an emerging international journal in the field of entropy and information studies. In the year of 2018, the journal enjoyed its 20th anniversary, and therefore, it is quite reasonable and meaningful to conduct a retrospective as its birthday gift. In accordance with Entropy’s distinctive name and research area, this paper creatively provides a bibliometric analysis method to not only look back at the vicissitude of the entire entropy topic, but also witness the journal’s growth and influence during this process. Based on 123,063 records extracted from the Web of Science, the work in sequence analyzes publication outputs, high-cited literature, and reference co-citation networks, in the aspects of the topic and the journal, respectively. The results indicate that the topic now has become a tremendous research domain and is still roaring ahead with great potentiality, widely researched by different kinds of disciplines. The most significant hotspots so far are suggested as the theoretical or practical innovation of graph entropy, permutation entropy, and pseudo-additive entropy. Furthermore, with the rapid growth in recent years, Entropy has attracted many dominant authors of the topic and experiences a distinctive geographical publication distribution. More importantly, in the midst of the topic, the journal has made enormous contributions to major research areas, particularly being a spear head in the studies of multiscale entropy and permutation entropy.

Impact of high precision gravimetry in the context of a future new SI

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 ◽  
pp. 1460270
Author(s):  
Henri Baumann ◽  
Ali L. Eichenberger
Keyword(s):  
High Precision ◽  
Laser Interferometer ◽  
Mass Unit ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Gravity Measurements ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
New Research ◽  
New Si ◽  
The Doors

In the early eighties, the development of ballistic absolute gravimeters based on laser interferometer opened the doors to new research areas in various scientific domains such as geodesy, geophysics or metrology. After a brief overview of the most used technique for gravity measurements, the implication of gravity in the context of an improved SI, especially for a new definition of the mass unit kg, will be presented.

scholarly journals Indonesian Jurisprudence: Islamic Law Transformation In Law System Of Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 303-318
Author(s):  
Ahmad Edwar
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Islamic Law ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Law System ◽  
The Third ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
The Law ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Islamic Marriage

INDONESIAN JURISPRUDENCE: ISLAMIC LAW TRANSFORMATION IN LAW SYSTEM OF INDONESIA.: This study discusses about the idea of Islamic law renewal in Indonesia, as well as the figures, and it makes the term of Indonesian Jurisprudence and its formalization into the law system of Indonesia. The purpose of this study is to find the answer of these following points: Firstly, the interpretation or definition of Indonesian Jurisprudence concept; secondly, the figures who proposed Indonesian Jurisprudence and the result of their thoughts; and the third, the formalization of Jurisprudence concept with Indonesian nuance in the law system Indonesia. This study was a library research with a content analysis method. The results of this study are: (1) Indonesian Jurisprudence could be interpreted as a Jurisprudence concept that is more Indonesian local-based; (2) Hasbi As-Shiddiqi and Hazairin are two figures who proposed Indonesian Jurisprudence model, apart from other intellectuals. Hasbi is one of modernists who offered his ideas comprehensively, started from his “Indonesian Jurisprudence” concept until the law renewal including its principle and method. Meanwhile Hazairin offered the development of a new heritage system which interpreted and elaborated based on Al-Qur’an scriptural perception and Sunnah which is not a patrilineal system but bilateral (family model); and (3) formalization of Indonesian Jurisprudence concept produces some ordinance regulation products which are important formally and materially, such as Ordinance of Islamic Marriage Law, and also other rules under the Ordinance, such as Government Law, President Instruction, and Supreme Court Law, as well as Islamic Law Compilation and Sharia Economic Law Compilation

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