scholarly journals WEATHERING OF ROCK AS ARMOURSTONE: A CASE STUDY ON BAHRAIN LIMESTONE

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (32) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Andrea Caricato ◽  
Leo Woods ◽  
Chandra Mohan
Keyword(s):  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Great Accuracy ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Degradation Models ◽  
Loss Of Mass ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Variable Quality

Locally-sourced armourstone is used extensively in the construction of new sea defence structures throughout Bahrain, with hundreds of thousands of tonnes being placed on single reclamation projects. This armourstone is won almost exclusively from the local quarry, which outputs limestone of variable quality. An evaluation has been made into the quality of local rock for usage as armourstone, using observations on sites and at the quarry, as well as compliance test results from various projects undertaken in recent years. Attempts are made to quantify potential losses in-service, by using the two degradation models described in the CIRIA Rock Manual, which give markedly different estimates. The envisaged loss of mass is difficult to predict with great accuracy due to the high sensitivity of the models to material and site parameters. Plots of estimated mass loss over time are presented for different rock sizes and different levels of rock armour mobility.

scholarly journals The Importance of Environmental Factors in the Planning of Container Terminals: The Case Study of the Port of Augusta

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 2153
Author(s):  
Nadia Giuffrida ◽  
Maja Stojaković ◽  
Elen Twrdy ◽  
Matteo Ignaccolo
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Container Terminal ◽  
Decision Support Tool ◽  
Container Terminals ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Support Tool ◽  
Clean Environment ◽  
Different Levels

Container terminals are the main hubs of the global supply chain but, conversely, they play an important role in energy consumption, environmental pollution and even climate change due to carbon emissions. Assessing the environmental impact of this type of port terminal and choosing appropriate mitigation measures is essential to pursue the goals related to a clean environment and ensuring a good quality of life of the inhabitants of port cities. In this paper the authors present a Terminal Decision Support Tool (TDST) for the development of a container terminal that considers both operation efficiency and environmental impacts. The TDST provides environmental impact mitigation measures based on different levels of evolution of the port’s container traffic. An application of the TDST is conducted on the Port of Augusta (Italy), a port that is planning infrastructural interventions in coming years in order to gain a new role as a reference point for container traffic in the Mediterranean.

Do semantic modal maps have a role in a constructionalization approach to modals?

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Closs Traugott
Keyword(s):  
Construction Grammar ◽  
Levels Of Abstraction ◽  
Semantic Maps ◽  
Micro Level ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Conceptual Schemas

My aim in this paper is to show that, in modified form, semantic connectivity maps of the kind developed in van der Auwera & Plungian (1998) and van der Auwera (2013) can be useful for showing the development over time of relationships among polysemous constructions. Since these maps pertain primarily to meaning and are intended as contributions to cross-linguistic generalizations rather than to language-specific grammars, their purpose might seem orthogonal to construction grammar, in which form–meaning pairs are the basic units of grammar. I propose that the semantic maps can usefully be rethought as being of two kinds: schema-construction maps that represent relationships between abstract, conceptual schemas linked to underspecified form, and micro-construction maps that represent relationships between specific constructions. These two kinds of maps capture both form and meaning since they represent form–meaning pairings, but at different levels of abstraction. They can also capture direction of changes, as tendencies at the schema level and specific trajectories at the micro-level. My case study is the development of the marginal modals better, rather, sooner (see Denison & Cort 2010, van der Auwera & De Wit 2010). I show that better is significantly different in distribution and meaning from rather and sooner, and that, although they form a family of micro-constructions, they do not form a tight-knit group. This can be captured well by modified semantic maps.

scholarly journals Stability of Imported Commercial Fish Oils (Soft Gel) in East Java

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 589-600
Author(s):  
Sugeng Heri Suseno ◽  
Agoes Mardiono Jacoeb ◽  
Dudu Abdulatip
Keyword(s):  
Fish Oil ◽  
Peroxide Value ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Oil Quality ◽  
Fish Oils ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Oven Method ◽  
Commercial Fish ◽  
Over Time

Commercial fish oils (soft gel) have been widely traded in Indonesia, especially in East Java.The aimof this research was to determine the quality and stability of fish oils (soft gel) in East Java examined bySchaal oven method and to determine the amount of fatty acids in the commercial fish oil. The stabilityof the commercial fish oil was determined based on peroxide value, anisidine value, and total oxidationafter the oils were stored at 40oC for 6 days. The experimental design used in this research was completelyRandomized Design (CRD) with a treatment time of storage (H-0, H-2, H-4 and H-6). The quality of thecommercial fish oils was in accordance with IFOS on the parameters of the FFA, peroxide value, anisidin,and the total oxidation.The stability test results showed the fish oil quality decreased over time and onlyanisidine value was still met the IFOS standards. Sample S4 was found containing the highest amount ofomega 3 ada EPA, while S3 contained the highest amount of DHA.

scholarly journals Integrated Quality-Based Production-Distribution Planning in Two-Echelon Supply Chains

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Husein Pasha ◽  
Isa Nakhai Kamalabadi ◽  
Alireza Eydi
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Integer ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Integrated Production ◽  
Quality Degradation ◽  
Production Distribution ◽  
Quality Of Products ◽  
Over Time

The integrated production-distribution (P-D) planning has turned into one of the most essential areas in supply chain (SC) management in recent years, especially in the case of perishable products in which the quality of products can change over time. Nonetheless, so far, the suggested models have focused on the P-D stages of the chain while the delivery of high-quality products to customers is of paramount significance in the perishable SC. In the present paper, a multiobjective, mixed-integer, and nonlinear programming (MOMINLP) mathematical model was developed for integrated P-D deteriorating items in a two-echelon SC that emphasizes quality degradation. Quality is monitored and calculated as a function of temperature and time throughout the SC, and the main purpose of the model is to first increase the quality of products delivered to customers and, second, minimize the SC costs. To optimize the problem, the particle swarm optimization (PSO) approach was also incorporated into the model. The obtained model was applied to a case study in Protein Gostar Sina Company in Iran, which resulted in decreased P-D costs as well as increased customer satisfaction.

scholarly journals Impactos ambientais dos resíduos sólidos no município de Pelotas/RS: um olhar fotográfico

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Beatriz Simões Valente ◽  
Eduardo Gonçalves Xavier ◽  
Júlia Martins Rodrigues ◽  
Taís Helena Kivel
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Environmental Programs ◽  
Photographic Images ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
The Look ◽  
The City ◽  
Selective Collection ◽  
Different Levels

The objective of this study was to demonstrate the environmental impacts of solid residues of Pelotas City-Brazil through photography. The research is characterized as a case study and its basis was the environmental perception through the dispositive of the look of the researchers on the environmental impact of the solid residues on the so called Fragata, Central and Porto regionals of the city. The analysis of the photographic images showed that the improper discharge of solid residues leads to environmental impacts in Pelotas and therefore causes social, environmental, economic and administrative issues. The management of the solid residues is inefficient and needs to be improved. The population must perform proper segregation, conditioning and discharging of the housing residues. The selective collection and recycling must be prioritized for the proper management of the solid residues of the city to occur. Educative environmental programs covering the different levels of the society are a necessity. Additionally, such programs are important for the proper sustainable development of the city and also to improve the quality of life of the population.

scholarly journals Monitoring system of student performance using data warehouse (Case study: INSTITUT TEKNOLOGI SUMATERA)

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Luky Ramdani ◽  
Raidah Hanifah ◽  
Okta Pilopa
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Data Warehouse ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Test Scenario ◽  
Monitoring Process ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Academic Year

Improving the quality of learning is one of the things that must be achieved in the college academic process. To achieve this, monitoring and evaluation of the results of the learning process is needed, namely by looking at student performance. Based on this, the research aims to develop a university data warehouse with student performance objects that will be used by the board application for the monitoring process. The application was successfully developed with several main features, namely: a) displaying the number of students based on year, region and the entrance to college, b) displaying a comparison of the number of students in each academic year based on student status , d) display student performance every academic year and e) KPI values based on needs analysis. These features have been tested using the blackbox approach and the test results show that the features work properly and produce outputs in corresponding to the test scenario.

scholarly journals Greenspace to Meet People’s Demand: A Case Study of Beijing in 2005 and 2015

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 4310
Author(s):  
Zhanghao Chen ◽  
Ganlin Huang
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Supply And Demand ◽  
Spatial Relationship ◽  
Remote Sensing Images ◽  
High Demand ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Over Time

Urban greenspace provides essential benefits and often depends on its distribution and spatial relationship with residents. Many cities set ambitious goals to increase the coverage of greenspace. In addition, to increase the total amount of greenspace, spatial patterns of greenspace supply and demand also need to be taken into account to make sure its ecosystem services can reach the residents. While previous research has examined greenspace distribution, its association with various ecosystem services, and its spatial relationship with residents’ socioeconomic characteristics, relatively few studies have considered the spatial pattern of greenspace demand to assess its supply change over time. To fill this gap, we evaluated the greenspace change of Beijing between 2005 and 2015 using 2.5 m and 0.5 m high resolution remote sensing images. We first identified all of the greenspace changes, then evaluated the improvement of greenspace that was accessible to residents, and finally, we examined whether such improvement met different levels of demand estimated by neighborhood population, age structure, and economic status. The results showed a net increase of 1472 ha (7.8%) from 2005 to 2015. On average, percent greenspace within 500 m of the neighborhood boundary increased from 21% to 24%. Areas with low greenspace supply had a significantly higher increase. The standard deviation reduced from 8% to 7%, which indicated a smaller disparity of accessible greenspace. However, results showed that greenspace increase had little variation among neighborhoods with different demand levels. Our findings indicated that the greening efforts improved spatial distribution and reduced inequality in accessibility but failed to address different demand levels among neighborhoods. Furthermore, we identified neighborhoods with low supply/high demand and that lost greenspace between 2005–2015. These neighborhoods need to be given attention in future greening projects.

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN KEPERAWATAN MELALUI RONDE DAN PENDOKUMENTASIAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Tita Rohita ◽  
Krisna Yetti
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Work Culture ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Commitment To Change ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Good Improvement ◽  
Periodic Evaluation

ABSTRAKRonde keperawatan dan kelengkapan pendokumentasian asuhan keperawatan merupakan bagian dari kualitas pelayanan keperawatan di rumah sakit. Tujuan optimalisasi pelaksanaan ronde keperawatan & dokumentasi asuhan keperawatan yaitu refresing dan menyiapkan perangkat yang dibutuhkan. Sehingga pengetahuan dan komitmen untuk melakukan perubahan menjadi lebih baik.Metode yang dilakukan yaitu studi kasus dengan menggunakan pendekatan Plan, Do, Check and Action (PDCA).Hasil program tersebut, pengetahuan perawat meningkat dengan hasil pre test 68% menjadi 85% ini menunjukan peningkatan yang baik yang dapat menunjukkan bahwa impelementasi yang dilakukan dinilai efektif untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan perawat. Peningkatan pelatihan, meningkat-kan strategi pengelolaan sumber daya manusia keperawatan, evaluasi beban kerja secara berkala, menciptakan lingkungan yang mendukung budaya kerja kondusif juga sangat berperan penting dalam pengoptimalisasian program. Kata-kata kunci : kualitas pelayanan, pendokumentasian, ronde. ABSTRACTRonde nursing and completeness of documentation of nursing care is part of the quality of nursing care in the hospital. Interest-round optimization of the implementation of nursing and nursing care documentation that is refreshing and prepare the necessary tools. So that the knowledge and commitment to change for the better. The method to do that is by using a case study approach of PDC). Result the program , the nurse's knowledge increases with pre-test results of 68% to 85% shows good improvement that could indicate that the implementation is carried out is considered effective to increase the knowledge of nurses.. Increased training, increased technology strategy nursing human resources management, periodic evaluation workload, create an enabling environment conducive work culture is also very important role in optimizing the program. Keywords: documenting, ronde, quality ofcare.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Dan Keputusan Terhadap Loyalitas Pelanggan

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-17
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mashudi Azrullah
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Regression Test ◽  
Result Show ◽  
The Subject

The focus of this research is the influence of service quality and satisfaction on customer loyalty with a case study in “Café : Kofi” Bangil. This research method is quantitative, the subject of this study are customers of “Café : Kofi” Bangil. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. With a total of 60 respondents. The result show multiple liniear regression test Y + 0,180 + 0,041 + 0,941 + e. shows that the influence of service quality variables is 0,041 an the effect of satisfaction variables is 0,941. Thus the more dominant variable influencing customer loyalty is the satisfaction variable. T-test results indicate that the service quality variable (X1) has no partial effect and is not significant. While the satisfaction variable is partially significant. Test the coefficient of determination R2 obtained 0,899 or 89,9% this means that customer loyalty is influenced by satisfaction variables.  Keywords : Quality Of Service, Satisfaction

scholarly journals Towards a Sustainable Landscape: Constructing Identities and Ambitions in a Citizen Initiative in the Making

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 9009
Author(s):  
Wim Bosschaart ◽  
Noelle Aarts ◽  
Riyan J.G. van den Born
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Framing Analysis ◽  
Shared Goal ◽  
Citizen Initiative ◽  
Citizen Initiatives ◽  
Sustainable Landscape ◽  
Over Time

The recent proliferation of citizen initiatives that aim to contribute to sustainable landscape transition prompted us to study how members of such an initiative in-the-making try to position themselves in their environment in order to make a meaningful contribution. We use a single case study in the east of the Netherlands to study how members discursively construct identities and ambitions through the inclusion of people and ideas over time. We applied an interactional framing analysis to 20 audio-recorded and transcribed meetings of the citizen initiative. The results show that various actors and ideas were included over time, resulting in the construction of different ambitions and identities over time. Ambitions changed in response to new event and changing circumstances. To justify these changing ambitions, the members constructed new identities during their conversations, using different interactional framing strategies. The study reveals that the process of finding an ambition and identity continuously changed direction, paradoxically, due to a lack of direction that hindered the members in making coherent and sustainable decisions. We conclude that a citizen initiative should actively interact with their relation groups to find a direction that supports the process of effectively positioning their initiative and contributes to the shared goal of improving the quality of the living environment.

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