scholarly journals Verification of the precision of GSM and GPS signals available on mobile devices

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 143-149
Author(s):  
Mateusz Wlaź ◽  
Grzegorz Kozieł
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Heat Maps ◽  
Device Architecture ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
The Impact

The research work presents the study of the quality of telecommunications and satellite signals. For this purpose, a proprietary application for mobile devices has been designed, which allowed the collection data. The tests were performed on several models of cell phones and for different operators. The test checked the impact of such things as weather conditions, device architecture, device age, type of terrain. Based on the results, heat maps were created to visualize the research.

scholarly journals Economic Analysis of a Transport Company in the Aspect of Car Vehicle Operation

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 427
Author(s):  
Magdalena Rykała ◽  
Łukasz Rykała
Keyword(s):  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Neural Model ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
Bulk Materials ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Average Temperature ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Vehicle Operation ◽  
The Impact

The article describes the issues of transport of bulk materials. The knowledge of this process has a key impact on the rational planning of transport tasks. It is necessary to have knowledge about the transport services market and the competition that exists in it. In order to achieve a competitive advantage on the market, enterprises should analyze data on the implementation of transport tasks on an ongoing basis. It is also important that the costs incurred from the conducted activity are minimized, while increasing the quality of services and taking into account the sustainable development of the enterprise. The study analyzes data from a few selected motor vehicles in the period of 3 years of operation, coming from an enterprise specializing in the transport of bulk materials. Moreover, a global sensitivity analysis was performed based on a neural model describing the impact of the analyzed factors on the company’s profit. The results show that the most important factors influencing the company’s profit are the fuel consumption of individual vehicles, the driver (driving style) and the month (average temperature, weather conditions).

Internet of Things Applications

2016 ◽  
pp. 397-427 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Elkhodr ◽  
Seyed Shahrestani ◽  
Hon Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Everyday Objects ◽  
Iot Applications ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Internet Of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) brings connectivity to about every objects found in the physical space. It extends connectivity not only to computer and mobile devices but also to everyday objects. From connected fridges, cars and cities, the IoT creates opportunities in numerous domains. This chapter briefly surveys some IoT applications and the impact the IoT could have on societies. It shows how the various application of the IoT enhances the overall quality of life and reduces management and costs in various sectors.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Quality of Soil and Groundwater of the Agricultural Area of Sidi Yahya Region, Morocco

2020 ◽  
Vol 150 ◽  
pp. 01001
Author(s):  
M. Lahmar ◽  
N. El Khodrani ◽  
S. Omrania ◽  
H. Dakak ◽  
R. Moussadek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Table ◽  
Land Management ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Agricultural Area ◽  
Soil Parameters ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Soil And Water

The Gharb plain is the largest agricultural area in Morocco. It is characterized by fertile soils and the availability of water either from surface or groundwater which allowed intensive agriculture. The aim of this research work is to study the impact of this land management on the quality of water and soil. The study was done for the irrigated perimeter of Sidi Yahya belonging to the province of Sidi Slimane, Gharb (Morocco). Depth of water table and water pH were measured in situ while water and soil samples were collected and brought to the laboratory for their physico-chemical analyses. Sampling of 33water wells and soil samples, from six different zones, was done between May and October 2018. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to check if mean water and soil parameters differed between zones. The results showed that the minimal and maximal water table depth were 6 and 96 m, respectively. Also, slightly more than half of the wells (51.5%) were inadequate for irrigation since they were either highly or extremely saline. Furthermore, soils were poor to moderately poor in organic matter but very rich in potassium and the phosphorus content was highly variable. Based on the statistical analysis, it is clear that the six zones had significantly different means for CaCO3, pH, OM, and exchangeable sodium percentage. Soil degradation like pollution and salinization may occur in this region if poor quality water is used for irrigation and if land is mismanaged. This research work can be considered as a first step towards a program for monitoring the quality of soil and water for adapting the land management with the final objective of securing high productivity and sustainable use of soil and water resources.

scholarly journals Impact of Structural Defects on the Surface Quality of Hardwood Species Sliced Veneers

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (18) ◽  
pp. 6265
Author(s):  
Vasiliki Kamperidou ◽  
Efstratios Aidinidis ◽  
Ioannis Barboutis
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Surface Quality ◽  
Wood Species ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Structural Defects ◽  
Material Surface ◽  
Typical Structure ◽  
Hardwood Species ◽  
The Impact

The surface roughness constitutes one of the most critical properties of wood and wood veneers for their extended utilization, affecting the bonding ability of the veneers with one another in the manufacturing of wood composites, the finishing, coating and preservation processes, and the appearance and texture of the material surface. In this research work, logs of five significant European hardwood species (oak, chestnut, ash, poplar, cherry) of Balkan origin were sliced into decorative veneers. Their surface roughness was examined by applying a stylus tracing method, on typical wood structure areas of each wood species, as well as around the areas of wood defects (knots, decay, annual rings irregularities, etc.), to compare them and assess the impact of the defects on the surface quality of veneers. The chestnut veneers presented the smoothest surfaces, while ash veneers, despite the higher density, recorded the highest roughness. In most of the cases, the roughness was found to be significantly lower around the defects, compared to the typical structure surfaces, probably due to lower porosity, higher density and the presence of tensile wood. The results reveal that the presence of defects does not affect the roughness of the veneers and increases neither the processing requirements of the veneer sheets before finishing, nor the respective production cost of veneers and the veneer-based wood panels. The high utilization prospects of the examined wood species in veneer production, even those bearing various defects, is highlighted.

Water quality index analysis for portable and bottled waters

2020 ◽  
Vol 69 (5) ◽  
pp. 453-468
Author(s):  
Abdelkader T. Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Water Quality Index ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This research work aimed to investigate the degree of quality of tap and bottled waters available in Al-Madinah city through an experimental program comprising chemical, physical and biological tests. The study included examining the quality of the water supply network components such as taps, underground storage tanks and feeding pipes of the network. Filtration influence on the tap water was investigated by testing different water samples before and after the filtration process at different locations. The experiments also examined various bottled water brands sold in Al-Madinah. In addition, the impact of using the dispenser on the water quality of large bottled waters was studied. The water quality of two types of waters was compared by estimating water quality index (WQI). Results of this study revealed that the overall quality of the tap water is within standard values; however, deterioration occurs for the water through its journey in the water supply system. Results revealed that hardness and fluoride concentrations in bottled waters exhibited high values close to or more than allowable values of the standards. Furthermore, results confirmed that using the filter and dispenser decreased the water quality degree in the long run. Bottled waters showed a higher grade of WQI than tap water.

scholarly journals Caregiving Burden And Depression Among Caregivers Of Patient With Epilepsy

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-44
Author(s):  
S. Shah ◽  
C. Sah ◽  
A. Shahi ◽  
R. KC
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Caregiving Burden ◽  
Significant Burden ◽  
Significant Area ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
High Level ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: The impact of caregiving on caregivers is a significant area to be studied which will directly affect the quality of care given by them to patients with epilepsy. Family caregivers have been described as forgotten patients. The aim of the study was to assess the caregiving burden and depression among caregivers of patient with epilepsy. Material and Method: Descriptive study was conducted among 100 caregivers of adult patients with epilepsy. Samples were selected using purposive sampling. Semi-structured interview schedule, Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and Hamilton depression rating scale (HAM-D) were used for data collection. Data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS version 20. Results: Among 100 caregivers, 42% reported high mean burden scores on the ZBI and overall 50% of caregivers reported moderate depression on the HAM-D. High level of burden was significantly associated with age of caregivers (p= 0.018) and caregivers’ relationship with patients (p= 0.023). The result suggests that there was statistically significant positive relationship on ZBI vs HAM-D (p≤ 0.01). Conclusion: Caregivers of patients with epilepsy experience significant burden while caring for their relatives and level of burden is positively correlated with depression. The study highlights the need for comprehensive care system recognizing caregivers as “co-client”.

Labour disputes among the nursing staff

2020 ◽  
pp. 71-81
Author(s):  
L. Karasyova
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Work Teams ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Working Life ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Quality Of Working Life ◽  
Labour Disputes ◽  
The Impact

The article presents results of research work that allow to assess the likelihood of conflict in the work teams of inpatient departments, to assess the conflict resistance of nursing staff in the process of professional activity and to analyze the impact of elements of the quality of working life on the formation of conflict-generating issues.

The impact of cell phone addiction on adolescent hobbies – A field study on a sample of Young Saudis –: تأثير إدمان الهواتف الخلوية على هوايات المراهقين - دراسة ميدانية على عينة من الشباب السعوديين -

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rasil Abubakar Hamzah, Afnan Abdullah Qutub
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Value Of Time ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
School Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The Impact

The overuse of mobile phones by teenagers has become a common occurrence in our time. Therefore, this research aims to study the impact of cell phone addiction, cell phone cons, and the effect of applications on adolescent behaviors. This survey used the questionnaire to gather information from participants. The study targeted a group of male and female school students in Jeddah in the 14- 16 age group, who numbered 270. The study found that most students spend a lot of time on these apps or one of them: (Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook) without realizing the value of time wasted on these apps. The study also showed that Saudi teenagers use mobile phones and their applications to serve and develop hobbies. Despite the negative effects of mobile use such as sleep and insomnia, the sample praised its ability to control the use of mobile phones and that overuse does not reach the stage of addiction. The study recommends reducing the use of cell phones so that adolescents can hone and focus their skills. The study also recommends conducting qualitative studies to identify the quality of identities and how mobile devices contribute to the refinement and development of technical and technical hobbies.

Policy Planning in Higher Technical Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 620-646
Author(s):  
Sanjay Soni ◽  
B.K. Chorasia
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Model ◽  
Education System ◽  
Technical Education ◽  
Research Work ◽  
System Dynamic ◽  
System Dynamic Model ◽  
Policy Planning ◽  
Technical Institute ◽  
The Impact

In the present Research work an attempt has been made to compute quality of higher technical Institute by incorporating various important parameters such as faculty strength, Placement of students, faculty satisfaction, student's satisfaction etc. The impact of these factors on quality of higher technical education is studied by constructing a system dynamic model for policy planning for optimum quality in higher technical education system.

The impact of better access to scientific journals on the quality of research work: The case of a small university

2016 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petruša Miholič ◽  
Primož Južnič
Keyword(s):  
Web Of Science ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Scholarly Journals ◽  
Research Results ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Quality Of Research

Linking a publication with scientific research results and the use of information resources is a key component of the collection, development and assessment of an academic library. Librarians often use quantitative data, but it is not easy to come by. Directly connecting library and information services to the impact they have can be quite difficult. Focusing on the 2010–2014 period, we have linked the quality and quantity of published papers to usage statistics for the newly acquired consortia access to scholarly journals in three international publisher databases: ScienceDirect, SpringerLink and WileyOnline. We found that the share of scholarly journals from the ScienceDirect, SpringerLink and WileyOnline consortia cited by University of Primorska researchers’ in their scholarly papers has gradually increased every year, ranging from 13.5% in 2010 up to 24.8% in 2014. The share of scholarly papers published by University of Primorska researchers’ in scholarly journals with the highest impact (measured in Web of Science and Scopus) has also increased substantially, from 18.03% in 2011 to 31.55% in 2014. Study shows that better access to quality information resources for scientific researchers lead to an increase in its use and results in higher quality research shown by the gradual increase of publications of research results in higher impact scholarly journals.

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