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Student project allocation using integer programming
No full textThe allocation of projects to students is a generic problem in many universities within the U.K. and elsewhere, not only in engineering but also in various other disciplines. This paper defines the student project allocation problem explicitly by an objective function and a number of constraints. Two integer program models are presented, the first of which is a dynamic program. A general purpose solver is used to solve the models, and the input files are included in the Appendix. The models are computationally efficient and easily solved on a PC. Important issues in interpreting the model outputs are highlighted. As with any optimization problem it is possible for constraints to be too tight to permit any feasible solution. Application of the models is demonstrated by using data from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Southampton, for the academic year 2001-2002. The model has been used successfully to allocate Individual Project and Group Project to students and is likely to become the defacto method of allocation of projects in the future. This paper demonstrates how operations research techniques used widely in optimizing use of resources can be applied in education
Profil Empati Mahasiswa Universitas Mathla’ul Anwar Banten
No full textEMPATHY PROFILE OF UNIVERSITAS MATHLA’UL ANWAR BANTEN STUDENTS. This study aims to reveal the empathy of Universitas Mathla’ul Anwar Banten students. The method used in this research is descriptive with the type of survey. The population of this study was students of Mathla'ul Anwar Banten University. The validity test of the research instrument items was carried out with the Product Moment correlation formula. The results of the validity test of 20 items resulted in 17 valid items and 3 drop items. Invalid statement items are changed and the editor corrects them to become new statements. The reliability test with the Cronbach Alpha formula obtained research results 0.803, which means that the instrument has a very high level of reliability. The results showed that the level of student empathy was high (64.18%), moderate (35.82%), and low (0%). The results of this study indicate that Mathla'ul Anwar University students have a high level of empathy. This is indicated by the more dominant results obtained in the medium category (64.18%). Research recommendations are shown to guidance and counseling students to improve empathy. Most of the students' empathy is still at a high level. However, there are still students who have moderate empathy so that this research can be used as the basis for developing the empathy ability of each student
A fiscal needs approach to equalization transfers in a decentralized federation
No full textThe author reviews the conceptual basis for fiscal equalization transfers, analyzes the theoretical implications for optimal design of equalization transfers, and suggests quantitative approaches for assessing the fiscal needs of subnational governments and determining their entitlement to transfers. The author illustrates proposed methods using data for local and provincial Canadian governments. The proposed methods could be useful tools, he says, for undertaking systematic objective reviews of aggregate and sectoral public spending in developing countries. The author argues that in a decentralized federation, fiscal inefficiencies and inequities arise because of subnational governments'differing levels of ability to provide comparable public services at comparable tax rates. Fiscal equalization transfers that reduce or eliminate differentials in net fiscal benefits create a rare instance in economics when considerations of equity and efficiency coincide. These transfers must allow for differences in the spending needs and revenues-raising abilities of the various subnational governments. The author argues for a two-tiered approach to equalization. The first tier would be a federal responsibility to equalize the burden of federal taxes. The second tier would be an interprovincial equalization fund to be administered by the Council of Provincial Finance Ministers. It would entail a comprehensive equalization system that takes into account provincial spending needs. The standard of equalization would be negotiated.Public Sector Economics&Finance,Banks&Banking Reform,Municipal Financial Management,National Governance,Environmental Economics&Policies
Fiscal decentralization in developing and transition economies: progress, problems, and the promise
No full textThe author discusses the revolution in public sector thinking that is transforming the public sectors of developing and transition countries. Countries are reconsidering their fiscal systems and searching for the right balance between central government control and decentralized governance. Political decentralization has advanced in most countries. Subnational expenditures in developing countries as a percentage of total public expenditures have also increased over the past two decades. However, the process is far from complete. In many countries, the central government is still involved in the delivery of local services, local governments have few sources of own-revenues, local governments have limited access to borrowing for capital projects, and the design of intergovernmental transfers does neither address regional fiscal equity nor convey appropriate incentives for fiscal discipline, improved service delivery performance, and accountability to citizens. Decentralized public governance can help realign public sector incentives through greater accountability to citizens, and attenuate the"democracy deficit"caused by globalization and the role of supranational institutions and regimes. However, this requires careful examination of the entire fiscal system. Elements of a comprehensive package of fiscal system reforms would include: (a) Clarifying roles of various levels of government in public service delivery; (b) Reassigning taxing responsibilities to ensure local revenue autonomy, accountability, and efficiency without endangering an internal common market; (c) Designing fiscal transfers to ensure regional fiscal equity and to create an enabling environment for innovative and competitive service delivery; (d) Facilitating responsible credit market access to subnational governments; (e) Designing institutional arrangements for intergovernmental fiscal relations to better coordinate policies; and (f) Aligning operational capacity with the authorizing environment through the"accountability for results"framework of public management.National Governance,Banks&Banking Reform,Environmental Economics&Policies,Public Sector Economics&Finance,Municipal Financial Management,National Governance,Banks&Banking Reform,Public Sector Economics&Finance,Municipal Financial Management,Environmental Economics&Policies
Demanding to be served : holding governments to account for improved access
No full textThis paper presents an overview of the constitutional-legal provisions on access to services in developing countries and shows that rights to public services are not justice-able. It further documents the performance record to show that governments'response to such a weak accountability framework has been predictable - poor performance in service delivery with little accountability. The paper also shows that while there has not been a shortage of ideas on how to deal with this problem, most approaches have failed because they could not diagnose and deal with the underlying causes of government dysfunction. The paper presents an analytical perspective on understanding the causes of dysfunctional governance and the incentives and accountability regimes that have the potential to overcome this dysfunction. The paper also documents practices that have shown some promise in improving access. The paper then integrates ideas from successful practices with conceptual underpinnings for good governance and presents a citizen-centric (rights based) governance approach to access. It further explores how such a citizen empowerment and government accountability framework can be implemented in practice, especially in the context of developing countries, where most governments still operate in a command and control environment with little or no orientation to serve their people. It also presents ideas on how to overcome resistance to such reforms.National Governance,Public Sector Corruption&Anticorruption Measures,Governance Indicators,Public Sector Expenditure Analysis&Management,Banks&Banking Reform
Dataset in support of the article 'Large-scale density functional theory simulations of defects and hydrogen incorporation in PuO2'
No full textThis dataset hosts computational data supporting the findings in the paper: Large-scale density functional theory simulations of defects and hydrogen incorporation in PuO2, Nabeel Anwar, Robert M. Harker, Mark T. Storr, Marco Molinari, and Chris-Kriton Skylaris, Phys. Rev. B, 2024, 109, 224102. Available from https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.109.224102.
The data is located at: Anwar, Nabeel (2024), “Data for: Large-Scale DFT Simulations of Defects and Hydrogen Incorporation in PuO2”, Mendeley Data, V1, doi: 10.17632/7v6gc7bz34.1
Accessible under UK Ministry of Defence © Crown owned copyright 2024/AWE
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Penguatan Sikap Teladan R.A. Kartini terhadap Mahasiswa Berdasar pada Hasil Desiminasi Bincang Inspiratif Wanita Hebat Mathla'ul Anwar
No full textSTRENGTHENING THE EXAMPLE OF R.A. KARTINI TOWARDS STUDENTS BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE DISSEMINATION OF GREAT WOMEN INSPIRATIONAL TALKS MATHLA'UL ANWAR. This community service activity aims to provide empowerment to Mathla'ul Anwar University students based on the results of the dissemination of the Mathla'ul Anwar Inspirational Talk activity for Great Women. This activity was held to coincide on April 21, 2021 with the target of students residing in the Mathla'ul Anwar University environment from various majors or study programs. The holding of the Mathla'ul Anwar Inspirational Talk event was a form of appreciation for the role and struggle of Raden Ajeng Kartini in advancing the nation, especially for women whose roles were still limited at that time. By raising the theme of strengthening R.A Kartini's exemplary attitude, it is hoped that R.A Kartini's exemplary attitudes and traits can be transmitted to Indonesian women, especially women in Mathla'ul Anwar University. Through his fighting spirit and attitude, the figure of R.A Kartini can be an inspiration and able to awaken the younger generation to join the spirit and become a creative person
Data for Chapter 4 (Properties of and Charged Defects in ThO2) of the PhD Thesis - Large-Scale Density Functional Theory (DFT) Simulations of Lanthanide and Actinide Oxide Materials
No full textThis dataset contains the computational data supporting the findings in Chapter 4 (Properties and Charged Defects) of the PhD thesis: Large-Scale Density Functional Theory (DFT) Simulations of Lanthanide and Actinide Oxide Materials in ThO2 by Nabeel Anwar. Supervised by Robert M. Harker, Mark T. Storr, Marco Molinari and Chris-Kriton Skylaris.
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M. Anwar Shoukry. — Die Privatgrabstatue im Alten Reich.
No full textVercoutter Jean. M. Anwar Shoukry. — Die Privatgrabstatue im Alten Reich.. In: Syria. Tome 31 fascicule 3-4, 1954. pp. 332-334
Report on Anwar M El-Khalil
No full textفي هذا التقرير، تقدم إيمان رافع عرضًا عن تصريحات وزير الإعلام اللبناني أنور الخليل عن قرار 425 وانسحاب إسرائيل بالكامل من الأراضي اللبنانية.In this report, Iman Rafi highlights the remarks of Lebanon's Minister of Information, Anwar M. El-Khalil, on Resolution 425 and Israel's total pullout from Lebanese land
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