scholarly journals Challenges and Opportunities for Collegial Governance at Canadian Universities: Reflections on a Survey of Academic Senates

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 73-89
Author(s):  
Lea Pennock ◽  
Glen A. Jones ◽  
Jeff M. Leclerc ◽  
Sharon X. Li
Keyword(s):  
Size Composition ◽  
Current Paper ◽  
Canadian Universities ◽  
Academic Governance ◽  
Legislative Authority ◽  
Current State ◽  
Academic Senates ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Composition Structure ◽  
Collegial Governance

Following the design of a similar study in 2000, the authors conducted a study of university senates (academic councils) to assess the current state of academic governance in Canada’s universities. An earlier paper presented and analyzed the data that were gathered about senate size, composition, structure, legislative authority and work, and about structural and governance changes to senates in the intervening decade. The current paper focuses on themes arising from responses to the open-ended questions, highlighting key findings.  Significant findings relate to a sizeable discrepancy between senate members’ perceptions of the importance of effective academic oversight, and their success at achieving this.  Suggested reforms include reviewing and improving senate performance; fostering a culture of trust and respect among and within governing bodies; clarifying spheres of authority and accountability; and promoting the importance of collegial governance and oversight within the institution.     

Assessing the role and structure of academic senates in Canadian universities, 2000–2012

2015 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 503-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lea Pennock ◽  
Glen A. Jones ◽  
Jeff M. Leclerc ◽  
Sharon X. Li
Keyword(s):  
Canadian Universities ◽  
Academic Senates

Effects of Deep Learning Technologies on Employment in the Field of Digital Communication Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
Thomas Alan Woolman ◽  
Philip Lee
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Deep Learning ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Digital Communication ◽  
The United States ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Technological Unemployment ◽  
Current State ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Digital Communication Systems

There are significant challenges and opportunities facing the economies of the United States in the coming decades of the 21st century that are being driven by elements of technological unemployment. Deep learning systems, an advanced form of machine learning that is often referred to as artificial intelligence, is presently reshaping many aspects of traditional digital communication technology employment, primarily network system administration and network security system design and maintenance. This paper provides an overview of the current state-of-the-art developments associated with deep learning and artificial intelligence and the ongoing revolutions that this technology is having not only on the field of digital communication systems but also related technology fields. This paper will also explore issues and concerns related to past technological unemployment challenges, as well as opportunities that may be present as a result of these ongoing technological upheavals.

scholarly journals The Progress in Photoacoustic and Laser Ultrasonic Tomographic Imaging for Biomedicine and Industry: A Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1931 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton Bychkov ◽  
Varvara Simonova ◽  
Vasily Zarubin ◽  
Elena Cherepetskaya ◽  
Alexander Karabutov
Keyword(s):  
Ultrasonic Imaging ◽  
Tomographic Imaging ◽  
Current Paper ◽  
Laser Ultrasonic ◽  
Biological Objects ◽  
Current State ◽  
State Of Art

The current paper reviews a set of principles and applications of photoacoustic and laser ultrasonic imaging, developed in the Laser Optoacoustic Laboratories of ILIT RAS, NUST MISiS, and ILC MSU. These applications include combined photoacoustic and laser ultrasonic imaging for biological objects, and tomographic laser ultrasonic imaging of solids. Principles, algorithms, resolution of the developed methods, and related problems are discussed. The review is written in context of the current state-of-art of photoacoustic and laser ultrasonic imaging.

scholarly journals Support infrastructure available to Canadian residents completing post-graduate global health electives: current state and future directions

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. e41-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lojan Sivakumaran ◽  
Tasha Ayinde ◽  
Fadi Hamadini ◽  
Sarkis Meterissian ◽  
Tarek Razek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Infrastructure Management ◽  
Post Graduate ◽  
Canadian Universities ◽  
Medical Trainees ◽  
Current State ◽  
Regulatory Bodies ◽  
Global Health Electives

Background: Global health electives offer medical trainees the opportunity to broaden their clinical horizons. Canadian universities have been encouraged by regulatory bodies to offer institutional support to medical students going abroad; however, the extent to which such support is available to residents has not been extensively studied.Methods: We conducted a survey study of Canadian universities examining the institutional support available to post-graduate medical trainees before, during, and after global health electives.Results: Responses were received from 8 of 17 (47%) Canadian institutions. Results show that trainees are being sent to diverse locations around the world with more support than recommended by post-graduate regulatory bodies. However, we found that the content of the support infrastructure varies amongst universities and that certain components—pre-departure training, best practices, risk management, and post-return debriefing—could be more thoroughly addressed.Conclusion: Canadian universities are encouraged to continue to send their trainees on global health electives. To address the gaps in infrastructure reported in this study, the authors suggest the development of comprehensive standardized guidelines by post-graduate regulatory/advocacy bodies to better ensure patient and participant safety. We also encourage the centralization of infrastructure management to the universities’ global health departments to aid in resource management.  

scholarly journals Materials research and development needs to enable efficient and electrified buildings

MRS Bulletin ◽  
2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuang Cui ◽  
Adewale Odukomaiya ◽  
Judith Vidal
Keyword(s):  
Energy Use ◽  
Energy Intensity ◽  
Heat Pumps ◽  
Cold Climate ◽  
Vapor Compression ◽  
Current State ◽  
Material Component ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Materials Research ◽  
Building Components

Abstract Because of the complexity of modern buildings—with many interconnected materials, components, and systems—fully electrifying buildings will require targeted R&D and efficient coordination across those material, component, and system levels. Because buildings that consume the smallest amount of energy are easier to electrify, energy efficiency is a crucial step toward fully electrified buildings. Materials advances will play an important role in both reducing the energy intensity of buildings and electrifying their remaining energy use. Materials are currently being explored, discovered, synthesized, evaluated, optimized, and implemented across many building components, including solid-state lighting; dynamic windows and opaque envelopes; cold climate heat pumps; thermal energy storage; heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC); refrigeration; non-vapor compression HVAC; and more. In this article, we review the current state-of-the-art of materials for various buildings end uses and discuss R&D challenges and opportunities for both efficiency and electrification. Graphical abstract

scholarly journals Comparative Education In Canadian Universities

2007 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marianne Larsen ◽  
Suzanne Majhanovich ◽  
Vandra Masemann
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Education ◽  
Comparative Education ◽  
Canadian Universities ◽  
Comparative And International Education ◽  
Current State ◽  
Canadian Higher Education ◽  
Canadian Context ◽  
History Of ◽  
Three Stages

The first section of this article provides a brief overview of the field in Canada, and in so doing, demonstrates the broad nature of Comparative Education within the Canadian context. The second section of this article provides an overview of the comparative and international education programmes, specialization areas and courses in Canadian higher education institutions, focusing on three stages in the history of Comparative Education in Canada: the 1950s-1970s (Establishment of Comparative Education); the 1980s -1990s (Fragmentation of Comparative Education); and the 2000s (Broadening Comparative Education). While the focus in this article is on Comparative Education in graduate university programmes, a discussion about Comparative Education in teacher education is also included here. Two tables are presented which summarize changes in the field over the past 50 years and the titles of specific courses related to Comparative Education offered in Canadian universities. A discussion of the current state of Comparative Education in Canadian higher education follows with a few concluding explanatory comments about the current state of the field. Dans la première partie de cet article nous offrons un panorama de ce champ au Canada, et en le faisant, nous démontrons la nature étendue de l'éducation comparée dans le contexte canadien. Dans la deuxième partie, nous donnons un aperçu sur les programmes, les domaines spécialisés, et les cours sur l'éducation comparée et internationale offerts dans les institutions d'études supérieures du Canada. Nous les donnons suivant les trois étapes de l'histoire de l'éducation comparée au Canada: pendant les décennies 1950-1970 (l'établissement de l'éducation comparée); pendant les décennies 1980-1990 (la fragmentation de l'éducation comparée); et dans les années 2000 (l'élargissement de l'éducation comparée). Le but principal de cet article est d'élaborer l'éducation comparée aux programmes d'études supérieures mais nous y parlons aussi de l'éducation comparée dans la formation des enseignants et des enseignantes. Deux tableaux donnent le sommaire des changements dans le domaine pendant les cinquante dernières années et le nom des cours offerts dans les universités canadiennes, ayant un trait spécifique avec l'éducation comparée. Nous présentons aussi l'état actuel de l'éducation comparée enseignée dans les universités canadiennes et terminons par quelques commentaires explicatifs sur l'état actuel de ce domaine d'étude.

scholarly journals GOODS AND SERVICES TAX: A STUDY ON ROAD MAP FOR 2017

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Nidhi
Keyword(s):  
Central Government ◽  
State Governments ◽  
Local Council ◽  
The Road ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Legislative Authority ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
History Of ◽  
Taxation System

The paper covers the scope of GST and the history of the taxation system in India. The word tax is derived from the Latin word ‘taxare’ meaning, to estimate. “A tax is not a voluntary payment or donation, but an enforced contribution, exacted pursuant to legislative authority" and is any contribution imposed by government whether under the name of toll, tribute, impost, duty, custom, excise, subsidy, aid, supply, or other name.” Taxes in India are levied by the Central Government and the State Governments. Some minor taxes are also levied by the local authorities such as Municipality or Local Council. The paper consists of the demerits of existing taxation system, challenges and opportunities of the GST and the latest amendments with the road map for 2017. With the help of this paper we get the overview of the current amendments and the future efforts to be made in the implementation of GST.

scholarly journals Interactive, Collaborative Robots: Challenges and Opportunities

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danica Kragic ◽  
Joakim Gustafson ◽  
Hakan Karaoguz ◽  
Patric Jensfelt ◽  
Robert Krug
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Industrial Robot ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Service Robots ◽  
Natural Interaction ◽  
Current State ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Important Open Problem ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
Office Environments

Robotic technology has transformed manufacturing industry ever since the first industrial robot was put in use in the beginning of the 60s. The challenge of developing flexible solutions where production lines can be quickly re-planned, adapted and structured for new or slightly changed products is still an important open problem. Industrial robots today are still largely preprogrammed for their tasks, not able to detect errors in their own performance or to robustly interact with a complex environment and a human worker. The challenges are even more serious when it comes to various types of service robots. Full robot autonomy, including natural interaction, learning from and with human, safe and flexible performance for challenging tasks in unstructured environments will remain out of reach for the foreseeable future. In the envisioned future factory setups, home and office environments, humans and robots will share the same workspace and perform different object manipulation tasks in a collaborative manner. We discuss some of the major challenges of developing such systems and provide examples of the current state of the art.

World trends and the state of Portuguese tourism – round table on opportunities for businesses development

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 670-676 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Costa ◽  
Silva Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Round Table ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Current State ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Tourism Experience ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to identify the current state of the Portuguese tourism, its opportunities and challenges based on the conclusions of the International Tourism Forum (ITF)/Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes (WHATT) Round Table attended by representatives of the main public and private entities of the tourism sector in Portugal. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents and discusses the main conclusions resulting from the ITF/WHATT Round Table. The event was organized by the Institute for Tourism Planning and Development, under the theme “Tourism in 2016: from trends to results”. Findings The ITF/WHATT Round Table concluded that the tourism industry worldwide and in Portugal, in particular, is facing major challenges that call for innovative ways of managing the tourism experience. On the other hand, world tourism growth was seen as a reality that will remain, and destinations will have to continue working to achieve better tourists instead of getting more tourists. Practical implications This analysis provides knowledge about the current state of the Portuguese tourism, its challenges and opportunities while identifying innovative ways and likely solutions to improve the experience of tourists visiting Portugal. Originality/value The profiling of the current state of the Portuguese tourism, its opportunities and challenges contributes to the design of more effective strategies to improve the Portuguese tourist offer and the experience of tourists visiting Portugal.

Cloud-based e-health Applications in Palestine: Challenges and Success Opportunities

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Mousa Abdoh ◽  
Nael Salman
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Healthcare Service ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
It Services ◽  
Potential Models ◽  
It Service ◽  
Current State ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Health Applications

Healthcare service costs are rising all over the world. That is mainly due to the lack of healthcare professionals and IT services.  Cloud computing is an emerging trend that provides a robust infrastructure that enables delivering low-cost services over the internet. In this paper, we conducted an analytical study on the e-health services in Palestine to investigate the current state-of-art and examine all challenges and opportunities to benefit from this technology. Collected data has been analyzed and the results revealed that there is a clear gap between the IT service models provided by Palestinian healthcare service provider, and the potential models based on latest IT trends; mainly, cloud computing. 

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