scholarly journals Ship- and island-based atmospheric soundings from the 2020 EUREC<sup>4</sup>A field campaign

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 491-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Christine Stephan ◽  
Sabrina Schnitt ◽  
Hauke Schulz ◽  
Hugo Bellenger ◽  
Simon P. de Szoeke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiosonde Data ◽  
Data Set ◽  
The Public ◽  
Synoptic Variability ◽  
Mesoscale Convective ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Lifting Condensation Level ◽  
Level 2 ◽  
Convective Organization

Abstract. To advance the understanding of the interplay among clouds, convection, and circulation, and its role in climate change, the Elucidating the role of clouds–circulation coupling in climate campaign (EUREC4A) and Atlantic Tradewind Ocean–Atmosphere Mesoscale Interaction Campaign (ATOMIC) collected measurements in the western tropical Atlantic during January and February 2020. Upper-air radiosondes were launched regularly (usually 4-hourly) from a network consisting of the Barbados Cloud Observatory (BCO) and four ships within 6–16∘ N, 51–60∘ W. From 8 January to 19 February, a total of 811 radiosondes measured wind, temperature, and relative humidity. In addition to the ascent, the descent was recorded for 82 % of the soundings. The soundings sampled changes in atmospheric pressure, winds, lifting condensation level, boundary layer depth, and vertical distribution of moisture associated with different ocean surface conditions, synoptic variability, and mesoscale convective organization. Raw (Level 0), quality-controlled 1 s (Level 1), and vertically gridded (Level 2) data in NetCDF format (Stephan et al., 2020) are available to the public at AERIS (https://doi.org/10.25326/137). The methods of data collection and post-processing for the radiosonde data set are described here.

scholarly journals Ship- and island-based atmospheric soundings from the 2020 EUREC<sup>4</sup>A field campaign

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia Christine Stephan ◽  
Sabrina Schnitt ◽  
Hauke Schulz ◽  
Hugo Bellenger ◽  
Simon P. de Szoeke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiosonde Data ◽  
Data Set ◽  
The Public ◽  
Synoptic Variability ◽  
Mesoscale Convective ◽  
Field Campaigns ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Lifting Condensation Level ◽  
Level 2 ◽  
Convective Organization

Abstract. To advance the understanding of the interplay among clouds, convection, and circulation, and its role in climate change, the EUREC4A and ATOMIC field campaigns collected measurements in the western tropical Atlantic during January and February 2020. Upper-air radiosondes were launched regularly (usually 4-hourly) from a network consisting of the Barbados Cloud Observatory (BCO) and four ships within 51–60° W, 6–16° N. From January 8 to February 19, a total of 812 radiosondes measured wind, temperature and relative humidity. In addition to the ascent, the descent was recorded for 82 % of the soundings. The soundings sampled changes in atmospheric pressure, winds, lifting condensation level, boundary layer depth, and vertical distribution of moisture associated with different ocean surface conditions, synoptic variability, and mesoscale convective organization. Raw (Level-0), quality-controlled 1-second (Level-1), and vertically gridded (Level-2) data in NetCDF format (Stephan et al., 2020) are available to the public at AERIS (https://doi.org/10.25326/62). The methods of data collection and post-processing for the radiosonde data set are described here.

Conversational humor and job satisfaction at work: exploring the role of humor production, appreciation, and positive affect

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Robert ◽  
Serge P. da Motta Veiga
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Experience Sampling ◽  
Humor Appreciation ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Level 2

AbstractThis study examined whether everyday conversational humor is related to job satisfaction, and if the relationship is mediated by positive affect. We also explored differences between the roles of humor production and humor appreciation, and tested the cyclical nature of the relationship by examining whether job satisfaction stimulates subsequent humor. Data were obtained through an experience sampling study in which participants completed two brief surveys each day for 10 consecutive workdays (Level 1 n=237–279, Level 2 N=35). Results revealed a positive relationship between humor and job satisfaction that was partially mediated by positive affect, and also indicated that job satisfaction on day

scholarly journals A STUDY OF SATISFACTION WITH GOVERNMENTAL QUALITY EFFORTS BASED ON DIFFERENT INFLUENCING FACTORS—WITH THE MONITORING DATA OF LIAONING PROVINCE AS AN EXAMPLE

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
JING-XING LIAO ◽  
LEI FENG ◽  
XIAO-WEN XU
Keyword(s):  
Product Quality ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Liaoning Province ◽  
Quality Service ◽  
The Public ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Quality Awareness ◽  
Level 2 ◽  
Satisfaction With Services

In order to intensify quality efforts, strengthen the responsibility for quality safety, raise the overall level of quality and comprehensively and systematically understand the effectiveness of quality improvement actions of government and the gap between quality perception and requirements f consumers, this paper set up 5 level-1 indicators and 13 corresponding level-2 indicators in five fields of product quality, engineering quality, service quality, environmental quality and quality awareness to monitor the public satisfaction with governmental quality efforts in Liaoning Province. The results show that the public satisfaction with services in the fields of engineering quality and product quality is rather low, calling for greater attention from Liaoning Provincial Government and further improvement.

The Chief Executive Officer

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-37
Author(s):  
Petter Gottschalk
Keyword(s):  
Chief Executive Officer ◽  
Chief Executive ◽  
Chief Information Officer ◽  
Senior Executives ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Ceo Successions ◽  
Level 2

The chief executive officer (CEO) is the only executive at level 1 in the hierarchy of an organization (Carpenter & Wade, 2002). All other executives in the organization are at lower levels. At level 2, we find the most senior executives. Level 3 includes the next tier of executives. In our perspective of promoting the chief information officer (CIO) to be the next CEO, we first have to understand the role of the CEO. Therefore, the first chapter of this book is dedicated to the topic of CEO successions (Zhang & Rajagopalan, 2004).

The role of performance measurement models in multi level alignment

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (9) ◽  
pp. 1153-1183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodney McAdam ◽  
Shirley-Ann Hazlett ◽  
Brendan Galbraith
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Theory Building ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Functional Strategy ◽  
Measurement Models ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Level 2

Purpose – Market deregulation in the utilities sector has led to increased competition and rising customer expectations in both established and new markets. This, in turn, has forced organisations such as electricity and telecoms to make rapid, enterprise-wide changes on an increasingly frequent basis which in turn has led to problems with alignment. Misalignment can occur at many levels and can result in misused resources, loss of competitiveness, excessive cycle times, higher costs and loss of agility. The purpose of this paper is twofold. Given the lack of overarching theory, the paper begins by borrowing from contingency, dynamic capability and organisational learning constructs, to explore the role that performance measurement models can bring to improve the alignment between business strategy and functional strategy (level 1 alignment). Second, the paper analyses the role of performance measurement models in developing functional practices aligned with supply chain management (SCM) strategies (level 2 alignment). Design/methodology/approach – The study adopts an exploratory theory-building approach using four case studies. These are used as key supply chains in both established and new business areas within two longitudinal university-industry research partnerships (each of three years duration). Data from repeat interviews (n=42), focus groups (n=10), documentation and observations is analysed and forms the basis for the development of a conceptual framework and a set of related propositions. The data analysis followed Radnor and Boaden's (2004) method for analysing interpretive research. Findings – The findings show the role and impact of performance measurement models and methods on alignment at two levels, i.e. level 1 alignment – between business strategy and functional (SCM) strategy, and level 2 alignment – between the functional strategy (SCM) and SCM routines and practices. Originality/value – To date, there are few studies which explore the development of theory and practice in relation to the role and impact of performance measurement models and methods in improving organisational alignment. This exploratory theory building study makes a contribution to this gap through the development of the conceptual framework and propositions.

scholarly journals Performance of multi-model AEMET-SREPS precipitation probabilistic forecasts over Mediterranean area

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 133-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Callado ◽  
C. Santos ◽  
P. Escribà ◽  
D. Santos-Muñoz ◽  
J. Simarro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mediterranean Area ◽  
Horizontal Resolution ◽  
Ensemble Prediction ◽  
Ensemble Prediction System ◽  
Probabilistic Forecasts ◽  
Mesoscale Convective ◽  
The Mediterranean ◽  
One Year ◽  
Convective Organization

Abstract. Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) runs a daily experimental multi-model Short-Range Ensemble Prediction System (AEMET-SREPS). The role of the system horizontal resolution (0.25 degrees) on the performance of 24-h precipitation probabilistic forecasts, and its relation with mesoscale events, are assessed comparing the performance over the Mediterranean area and over an European Atlantic area. Gridded high resolution rain observations and standard verification measures have been used at different precipitation thresholds, while studying the dependency on seasons for a one year period (May 2007 to June 2008). As a general result, performance over the Mediterranean area is higher than over the Atlantic one, albeit some relative loss of skill is found in autumn, when mesoscale convective organization is assumed to play a more important role. So it is suggested that AEMET-SREPS system precipitation predictability over the Mediterranean in autumn could be expected to improve if the horizontal and vertical resolution is increased in order to take into account the effect of meso-beta scale, especially important for convective organization.

scholarly journals PEMBELAJARAN KONSTRUKTIVISTIK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA SMA

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Handoko Santoso
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Critical Thinking Ability ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Level 2

The purpose of this research is to know the influence of biology through constructivistic learning towards the critical thinking ability. This research addresses the role of constructivistic learning (inquiry and cooperative learning strategy) as well as these interactions towards the increase of the critical thinking ability. Quasy experimental research of Pretest-postest nonequivalent control group design with factorial design 2x2x2 were implemented on X grade student of the state SMA in Metro City Lampung. The  research sample consists of 96 students. To examine hypothesis, it is used Ancova technique and continued by LSD test. There was a difference on the critical thinking ability  between students who learn by inquiry level 1 with student who learn by inquiry level 2. and there was not difference on the critical thinking ability  between students who learn by STAD cooperative  with student who learn by TPS. There is no effect of interaction between inquiry with cooperative towards the critical thinking ability. Kata kunci: konstuktivistik, kemampuan berpikir kritis

scholarly journals 1062 The Role of Sleep in Sex and Racial/Ethnic Differences in 10-Year CVD Risk in the Sleep Heart Health Study: The Use of Machine-Learnt and Precision Insights to Understand Racial/Ethnic and Sex Differences in Sleep-CVD Disparity

SLEEP ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. A403-A405
Author(s):  
A Seixas ◽  
P Jin ◽  
M Liu ◽  
J Nunes ◽  
M Grandner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Cvd Risk ◽  
Cluster Analyses ◽  
Blacks And Whites ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Racial Ethnic ◽  
Level 2

Abstract Introduction The current study investigated whether insufficient sleep (&lt;7 hrs.) explains differences in 10-year CVD risk, using Framingham risk (FRS) and Reynolds risk (RRS) scores, between blacks and whites and characterized risk and protective CVD risk profiles. Methods Using the Sleep Heart Health Study (SHHS) (N=6,441) data, we investigated the independent role of insufficient sleep in explaining differences in 10-years CVD between blacks and whites via a proportional odds model of four 10-year CVD risk groups: low (&lt;5%), low-medium (5% to &lt;10%), medium-high (10% to &lt;20%) and high (≥20%), adjusting for age, sex, and apnea-hypopnea index (AHI). We performed two levels of cluster analyses; via hierarchical cluster algorithm with entire sample (Level 1), and latent profiles in the low (protective profiles) and high (risk profiles) CVD risk groups (Level 2) to determine overall CVD risk, and risk and protective CVD profiles. Results Blacks had a higher prevalence of smoking behavior, diabetes, mean systolic blood pressure, body mass index, total cholesterol compared to whites. Conversely, whites had a higher mean HDL cholesterol, sleep hours, and sleep efficiency compared to blacks. Men had higher 10-year CVD risk than women. AHI and race/ethnicity-sleep interaction were positively associated, while sleep was negatively associated with FRS and RRS. Across all CVD risk groups, whites who slept less than 5.5 hrs. had a higher CVD risk and those who slept more than 6.5 hrs. had a lower CVD risk compared to blacks. In Level 1 cluster analyses, we found two clusters: Cluster 1 (n= 3233): 6.17 sleep hours, apnea-index 11.84, age 59, SBP 125.43, total cholesterol 209, HDL 51.39, BMI 29.03, and slightly more than 50% female; and Cluster 2 (n=1657): 5.61 sleep hours, apnea-index 13.41, age 74, SBP 131, total cholesterol 204, HDL 50.30, BMI 26.45, and slightly less than 50% female. In Level 2 cluster analyses, we found two profiles within the low and high CVD risk groups. Conclusion These findings suggest that blacks may not receive full protection from long-term CVD risk with longer sleep duration, as their white counterparts. Support K01HL135452, R01MD007716, R01HL142066, K07AG052685

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Many Auspicious Doors

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Betty Belanus
Keyword(s):  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Visitor Experience ◽  
Live Performance ◽  
Present Level ◽  
Visitor Studies ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Level 2

This chapter uses the 2008 Bhutan program to examine visitor experience and the role of curators in crafting these experiences. Using the suggestive possibilities of a portable Buddhist shrine featured in the program and basing the analysis on 20 years of experience working with the Festival and its evaluation, the author lays out a framework for analyzing four levels of Festival visitor engagement: Level 1—Sensory Cultural Enlightenment/Being Present; Level 2—Choosing a Route/Moving Through; Level 3—Viewing and Taking part in the Live Performance/Active Experiencing; and Level 4—Revealing the Deeper Layers/Discovering More. The chapter concludes with observations about visitor studies relevant to museums as well as festivals.

scholarly journals Revisiting the roles and responsibilities of speech-language therapists in South African schools

2013 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Maria Wium ◽  
Brenda Louw
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Level 3 ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Four Levels ◽  
Support Programmes ◽  
Level 2

The role of speech-language therapists (SLTs) in schools in South Africa needs to be revisited based on the changing educational needs in the country. Th is article builds on a paper by Kathard et al. (2011), which discussed the changing needs of the country with regard to the role of SLTs working in schools. South African policy changes indicated a shift from supporting the child to supporting the teacher, but also place more emphasis on the support of all learners in literacy in an eff ort to address past inequities. Th is paper addresses several of the questions that emerged from Kathard et al. and explores the collaborative roles played by SLTs on four levels in the education context. Collaboration at the learner level (level 1) focuses on prevention and support, whereas collaboration at the teacher level (level 2) is described in terms of training, mentoring, monitoring and consultation. Collaboration can also occur at the district level (level 3), where the focus is mainly on the development and implementation of support programmes for teachers in areas of literacy and numeracy. Collaboration at the level of national and provincial education (level 4) is key to all other roles, as it impacts on policy. Th is last level is the platform to advocate for the employment of SLTs in schools. Such new roles and responsibilities have important implications for the preparation of future SLTs. Suggestions for curricular review and professional development are discussed. It is proposed that SASLHA responds to the changes by developing a position statement on the roles and responsibilities of SLTs in schools.

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