53 research outputs found
Internal Audit: What Definition In The Moroccan Public Context?
No full textThis study explores the role and objectives of internal audit in the Moroccan public sector through a qualitative approach, based on interviews with fifteen experienced internal auditors. The results reveal a profession in full evolution, characterized by increased professionalization and continuous adaptation to international standards, while taking into account local specificities. The study highlights the importance of internal audit's advisory role in terms of compliance and oversight, and as a key strategic partner for governance and improving the performance of public entities
Strength readiness of lower limb volleyball players in selected specializations
No full textAuthor: Tomáš Houda Title: Strength readiness of lower limb volleyball players in selected specializations Objectives: Strength readiness of the lower limbs of extra-league volleyball players. Study of a test battery to measure the given area. Then I will compare two extra-league teams and players from different positions (hitter vs. hitter, setter vs. setter...). From each position, I will choose one player and compare him with a player from the other team. In addition, I will focus on injuries to the lower limbs in volleyball. Methods: Observation and comparison of selected individuals from designated positions in volleyball and comparison of their strength readiness within their intensities in training, gyms, and matches. Annotation: This study researches lower limb strength readiness in volleyball players and its relationship to volleyball performance. The aim is to evaluate specific exercise methods and training programs aimed at strengthening the muscles of the lower limbs in these athletes. Through the analysis of various exercise interventions and the testing of volleyball players, the effects of these programs on improving performance, such as kick power, jumping explosiveness, stability, and speed of movement on the court, are examined. The results of this study may provide a more..
New attempts at Electronic Documents in Transport. Bolero - the end of the experiment, the beginning of the future?
No full textIn this thesis the author examines a 'revolution' taking place in the shipping industry brought on by the development of computerisation, electronic commerce and the change from paper documentation to electronic documentation in the carriage of goods by sea. The focus of the paper is on Bolero, a project of the European Community beginning in the early 1990s and which has been used commercially since September 1999. In this paper the author follows the Bolero project from its inception as an experiment through to its commercial application. The question is asked to what extent Bolero has become an alternative to, or in fact replaced paper documentation in the carriage of goods by sea. As an introduction the author looks at the paper bill of lading and other forms of sea transport documentation with a focus on their advantages and disadvantages. He then examines the development of EDI and paperless sea transport documentation, in particular Bolero and the history of its development. Following this is an in depth investigation of the Bolero system in its current form, the contractual relations involved and the position of Bolero in the surrounding legal framework in a South African and international context. Finally the author looks at the future of Bolero as a commercial enterprise
Redefining Human Capital in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities
No full textThe integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the fabric of various industries marks a pivotal shift in the landscape of human capital management and development. This article, "Redefining Human Capital in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities," delves into the nuanced implications of AI on the workforce, leveraging insights from HR professionals, business leaders, and employees across diverse sectors. Through a comprehensive literature review, the study highlights key advancements in AI technologies and their transformative potential across the workplace, from enhancing operational efficiencies to reshaping job roles and skill requirements. The research employs a qualitative methodology, conducting semi-structured interviews with 21 participants from sectors such as finance, education, technology, and public administration, to explore the multifaceted impact of AI integration. Findings reveal significant themes including the transformation of job roles, the critical need for skill development and adaptation, strategic organizational approaches to AI integration, ethical considerations, and the profound influence on organizational culture. The discussion offers practical recommendations for navigating AI-related changes, acknowledging the limitations of the study's scope and suggesting directions for future research. This article contributes to the discourse on AI and human capital, providing a foundational understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, and advocating for strategic, adaptive, and ethical approaches to harness its potential for the benefit of the workforce and society at large
HANSEN: Human and AI Spoken Text Benchmark for Authorship Analysis
No full textAuthorship Analysis, also known as stylometry, has been an essential aspect of Natural Language Processing (NLP) for a long time. Likewise, the recent advancement of Large Language Models (LLMs) has made authorship analysis increasingly crucial for distinguishing between human-written and AI-generated texts. However, these authorship analysis tasks have primarily been focused on written texts, not considering spoken texts. Thus, we introduce the largest benchmark for spoken texts - HANSEN (Human ANd ai Spoken tExt beNchmark).
HANSEN encompasses meticulous curation of existing speech datasets accompanied by transcripts, alongside the creation of novel AI-generated spoken text datasets. Together, it comprises 17 human datasets, and AI-generated spoken texts created using 3 prominent LLMs: ChatGPT, PaLM2, and Vicuna13B. To evaluate and demonstrate the utility of HANSEN, we perform Authorship Attribution (AA) & Author Verification (AV) on human-spoken datasets and conducted Human vs. AI spoken text detection using state-of-the-art (SOTA) models. While SOTA methods, such as, character ngram or Transformer-based model, exhibit similar AA & AV performance in human-spoken datasets compared to written ones, there is much room for improvement in AI-generated spoken text detection. The HANSEN benchmark is available at: https://huggingface.co/datasets/HANSEN-REPO/HANSEN
The Socialist Bar and Bartender Phenomenon
No full textThis dissertation deals with the profession of bartender between years 1958 and 1988 in socialist Czechoslovakia. It describes the development of mixology after the WW2 and difficulties it was facing in the socialist period up to late Eighties. Through interviews with contemporary witnesses, the author examines bad habits, shortcomings and abuses of the system behind the bar. Attention is paid to the availability and shortages of different kinds of alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks. The author also looks at bartenders as illicit moneychangers. The work analyses regulatory laws valid at this period and offers compact description of the most interesting and popular bars in Prague at that time
"Everyone around them is an enemy" - Czech men and women in the Israeli Sar-El volunteer program
No full textThe thesis deals with the Israeli volunteer program Sar-El, which includes unarmed service at Israeli military bases in the uniform of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and the historical subjectivity of its participants. Using the oral history method, the author reconstructs the form of partial aspects of the program and searches for the historical subjectivity of the narrators from a post-positivist perspective. He deals with the perception of time and space on the base, the work activities performed by the volunteers, their relations with the IDF members, the gamification of the service or the images of the enemy. In the section dedicated to historical subjectivity, the author analyses narratives related to family history, the Holocaust, Czechoslovak arms aid to Israel, German-Jewish relations, and literary and audiovisual works. At the end of the thesis, the graduate answers questions about the subjective experience of the volunteers and their perception of the program
Milada Horakova as the symbol of anti-communist opposition after February 1948
No full textThis bachelor thesis analyses historical sources and other literature and compares them to find out what had led to the execution of Milada Horakova in the respective trial. The author concluded that there is certain correlation between political opinion of this politician and her conviction in the respective political trial. Certainly, even other factors played some role
Antisemitism in Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia
No full textThe master thesis called "Antisemitism in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia" is describing, based on historical events, progress of solution of the Jewish question in the occupied Czech lands during the Second world war. In the first chapter the author describes the main events of the Jewish minority life in the protectorate. Jews had lost all their personal rights and discrimination in this regard was almost unbearable. German Nazism developed and at the same time realized "final solution" of the Jewish question. This term signified euphemistic name for the physical extermination of the Jewish nation. The second chapter devotes to the analysis of the press. The most important part of the whole thesis introduces three collaborationist periodicals from protectorate, which were chosen by author. They are called: Zteč (Assault), Árijský boj (Arya fight) and Národní politika (National politics). Construction of the Terezin concentration camp and subsequent life in it describes the last and the third chapter. This ghetto meant an important part of the whole Jewish question and its solution. Although the transports to eastern areas took place here, some Jews arranged better life through cultural activities and illegal educational activities. One of the specifics of Terezín was also the role that the camp played in the Nazi propaganda
Challenges and opportunities of business models in sustainable transitions: Evidence from solar energy niche development in Lebanon
No full textAlthough business models presumably have a prominent role in socio-technical change remarkably little research has been conducted in this domain, more particularly in the context of developing economies. In this paper, we tap into this knowledge gap and study business model components and the challenges they face. We argue that the market value of renewable energy technologies will increase when new business models are implemented to overcome financial and institutional challenges. We complement concepts of the business model literature with the insights from the sustainable transitions literature. This paper addresses two research questions: What are the challenges of business and financial models in the transition towards decentralized solar energy driven systems? And what are the promising opportunities for new business models in a developing country context? To answer these research questions, we use a case study research design focusing on niche market development of solar thermal and solar photovoltaic (PV) technology in Lebanon. Data collection involved analysis of relevant text documents and expert interviews with 30 informants across different groups of stakeholders. Data analysis involved qualitative interpretation of collected data against concepts from the business model and Strategic Niche Management literatures. The results show that business model challenges initially were highly dependent on donor aid, which contributed to the launch and network creation of niche markets. Later, a shift to micro-finance and business startup models was observed, which showed promising development. Knowledge transfer and community empowerment were found to play an important role in developing new business models that involve consumers more closely. As this development is expected to take place more often, we expect that new opportunity pathways will develop in developing economies like Lebanon.Organisation & Governanc
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