450 research outputs found
Feasibility of Software-Based Duty Cycling of GPS for Trajectory-Based Services
No full textEnergy-efficient localization is increasingly important for many types of smartphone apps. The research community has argued that fixed duty cycling of GPS is not a good choice for trajectory-based services concerning route accuracy. In this paper, we describe the design and implementation of a highly accurate map matching and path construction algorithm. Furthermore, with thorough field experiments, we show that fixed duty cycling of a smartphone GPS receiver is a feasible approach for trajectory-based services, and it can achieve considerable energy conservation without sacrificing much route accuracy. When increasing the GPS sampling period beyond 120 seconds, it saves at least 78% energy in comparison to continuous GPS sampling, while the loss of route accuracy tends to be stable around 23%.Li, Xiaohan, Yuan, Fengpeng, & Lindqvist, Janne. (2016). Feasibility of Software-Based Duty Cycling of GPS for Trajectory-Based Services. In Proceedings of Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (CCNC2016-EdgeCom), Las Vegas, NV. http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome.jsp?reload=true&punumber=1001153Peer reviewe
On My Way: Optimizing Driving Routes for Navigation Applications
No full textConventionally, the route recommendations given by GPS navigation applications have been considered as the optimal route search problem only between two locations - origin and destination. Sometimes people want to visit several intermediate locations prior to reaching their final destination. For example, travelers may want to visit a diner and a gas station before arriving at their vacation destination. Although there is likely to be many choices that are available along the route to the destination, only one place from each type should be chosen. Furthermore, in new emerging application domains, such as “physical-world crowdsourcing”, people may want to opportunistically visit some places in order to complete personal or work related tasks. Our work explores a design space where we try to reduce the amount of requests made to third-party map and route data providers. We explore the simple idea of using the Euclidean distance as a rough estimate for the optimal route between destinations with multiple waypoints. Our preliminary results indicate that with over 80% of test cases, this simple Euclidean distance estimator approach gives at least one optimal routing alternative.Yuan, Fengpeng, Song, Xueyuan & Lindqvist, Janne. (2016). On My Way: Optimizing Driving Routes for Navigation Applications. In Proceedings of Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (CCNC2016-EdgeCom), Las Vegas, NV. http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome.jsp?reload=true&punumber=1001153Peer reviewe
The Power of the Word: The (Unnameable) Lesbian Body
No full textIn the twenty-five year's since Monique Wittig's novel, "The Lesbian Body", first appeared in print in English, much debate has continued with respect to the strategies for representing the lesbian subject. While undertaking a graduate course, "Theories of Lesbian Sexualities", it became apparent that Wittig's novel remains central to the exploration of the limits, and possibilities, of language within an interrogation of the social construction of sexual subjects. This paper represents a textual analysis of Wittig's work, and an examination of the ways in which this narrative has been taken up by other contemporary theorists
Ltd “Janne” financial analysis and forecast for development perspectives
No full textLai uzņēmējdarbība būtu efektīva, nepieciešams veikt finanšu analīzi un attīstības perspektīvu prognozēšanu, kas sniedz finansiālā stāvokļa novērtējumu. Diplomdarba sabiedrības uzņēmējdarbības periods ir 4 gadi, tādēļ finansiālā stāvokļa novērtēšana SIA „Janne” ir nozīmīga. Darba mērķis ir, pielietojot finanšu analīzes un prognozēšanas teorētiskos aspektus analizēt SIA „Janne” finanšu rādītājus un attīstības perspektīvas, un izstrādāt priekšlikumus finansiālā stāvokļa uzlabošanai un attīstībai. Darba izstrādes gaitā autore konstatēja tādas nepilnības kā nesavlaicīga debitoru parādu uzskaite, īstermiņa saistību pārmērīgs apjoms, līdzekļu nepietiekamība un tml., kas skar SIA „Janne” finansiālo stāvokli. Pētījuma gaitā iegūto rādītāju rezultāti liecina par pētāmās sabiedrības līdzšinējās attīstības svārstīgo efektivitāti un nestabilitāti.For business to be effective, it is necessary to make a financial analysis and forecast for development prospects that provides with an assessment of the financial position. The diplomas-work company’s business period is 4 years therefore the assessment of Ltd. “Janne” is important. The aim of the work is, by using the knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting, to analyze company’s financial indicators and development perspectives, to develop proposals for improvement and development of financial position. In the work author identified such shortcomings as untimely accounts receivable accounting, excessive amount of short-term liabilities, insufficient funds, etc., which affects Ltd. “Janne” financial condition. The results obtained during the work indicate the company’s current fluctuating development efficiency and instability
Peter Pohls litterära projekt : en tematisk studie med utgångspunkt i debutromanen Janne, min vän
No full textIn his literary works, the Swedish author Peter Pohl (b. 1940) persistently deals with the issue of friendship which is described as a source of joy and consolation as well as a cause for difficulties and pain. Another common theme in his writing is vulnerability, especially that of children and adolescents, as he regards them as particularly exposed to violence and injustice. Pohl features the act of telling as an important instrument in the process of personal development on many different levels. Finally, his authorship shows that his purpose is to be a spokesman for those who cannot speak for themselves. These four topics which are visible in the main part of his production represent the most important aspects of Pohl's literary project which may be described as a desire to improve the conditions of less privileged groups of society. This thesis deals with the works by Pohl written between 1985 and 2007. In the first chapter, the author is presented. The second chapter is an analysis of his first novel Janne, min vän with a special focus on the above-mentioned themes. Chapter three deals with the novel Malins kung Gurra, a story for young readers that can be looked upon as second, but simpler version of Janne, min vän. In chapter four, the five novels Regnbågen har bara åtta färger, Medan regnbågen bleknar, Vi kallar honom Anna, Vilja växa and Klara papper är ett måste are analyzed and discussed. The last chapter is an attempt at dealing with the remaining books written by Pohl. The aim is to establish whether these works are compatible with the general picture given of Pohl’s literary project
Peter Pohls litterära projekt : en tematisk studie med utgångspunkt i debutromanen Janne, min vän
No full textIn his literary works, the Swedish author Peter Pohl (b. 1940) persistently deals with the issue of friendship which is described as a source of joy and consolation as well as a cause for difficulties and pain. Another common theme in his writing is vulnerability, especially that of children and adolescents, as he regards them as particularly exposed to violence and injustice. Pohl features the act of telling as an important instrument in the process of personal development on many different levels. Finally, his authorship shows that his purpose is to be a spokesman for those who cannot speak for themselves. These four topics which are visible in the main part of his production represent the most important aspects of Pohl's literary project which may be described as a desire to improve the conditions of less privileged groups of society.This thesis deals with the works by Pohl written between 1985 and 2007. In the first chapter, the author is presented. The second chapter is an analysis of his first novel Janne, min vän with a special focus on the above-mentioned themes. Chapter three deals with the novel Malins kung Gurra, a story for young readers that can be looked upon as second, but simpler version of Janne, min vän. In chapter four, the five novels Regnbågen har bara åtta färger, Medan regnbågen bleknar, Vi kallar honom Anna, Vilja växa and Klara papper är ett måste are analyzed and discussed. The last chapter is an attempt at dealing with the remaining books written by Pohl. The aim is to establish whether these works are compatible with the general picture given of Pohl's literary project.</p
Peter Pohls litterära projekt [Elektronisk resurs] : en tematisk studie med utgångspunkt i debutromanen Janne, min vän
No full textIn his literary works, the Swedish author Peter Pohl (b. 1940) persistently deals with the issue of friendship which is described as a source of joy and consolation as well as a cause for difficulties and pain. Another common theme in his writing is vulnerability, especially that of children and adolescents, as he regards them as particularly exposed to violence and injustice. Pohl features the act of telling as an important instrument in the process of personal development on many different levels. Finally, his authorship shows that his purpose is to be a spokesman for those who cannot speak for themselves. These four topics which are visible in the main part of his production represent the most important aspects of Pohl's literary project which may be described as a desire to improve the conditions of less privileged groups of society.This thesis deals with the works by Pohl written between 1985 and 2007. In the first chapter, the author is presented. The second chapter is an analysis of his first novel Janne, min vän with a special focus on the above-mentioned themes. Chapter three deals with the novel Malins kung Gurra, a story for young readers that can be looked upon as second, but simpler version of Janne, min vän. In chapter four, the five novels Regnbågen har bara åtta färger, Medan regnbågen bleknar, Vi kallar honom Anna, Vilja växa and Klara papper är ett måste are analyzed and discussed. The last chapter is an attempt at dealing with the remaining books written by Pohl. The aim is to establish whether these works are compatible with the general picture given of Pohl’s literary project.</p
Janne Mattson Sjodahl: Baptist Minister, Convert to Mormonism, Editor, Author and Missionary
No full textThe purpose of this writing is to bring to light the life and accomplishments of Janne Mattson Sjodahl.He was born in Karlshamn, Sweden, to Lutheran parents. While still in his teens, he joined the Baptist Church. After two years of study at Betelseminariet, he became a Baptist minister. Between 1872 and 1886, he rose to prominence among Scandinavian Baptists and became the General Secretary of the Norwegian Baptist Union in 1879. Due to irregular behavior, he was excommunicated from the Baptist Church in 1886. Introduced to Mormonism that same year, he decided to travel to Utah to investigate first hand. He was baptized shortly after his arrival. Sjodahl fulfilled one proselyting mission to Palestine, in 1897, and he was chosen to represent the Church at the court of King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway. He was also associated with the Deseret News and the Millennial Star for many years. He wrote prolifically throughout his career. A number of books and innumerable articles are to his credit. He also translated the Standard Works into Swedish. His long life of service ended in 1939, when he was eighty-five years old
Getting in the car to Weirdsville: taking a trip with Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes
No full textStaging Strategies in Canadian Drama and Performing Arts: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?
No full textIn the summer of 2022, we were cautiously returning to live performance following the lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic. It had been a tumultuous time, fraught with uncertainty as we navigated the rising death tolls left in the wake of the global pandemic. Stories of past plagues suddenly resonated, and as someone who regularly taught Shakespeare’s plays, I noticed how those works — Romeo and Juliet, for instance — suddenly gave my students pause to consider how the lives of these teenagers had been overshadowed by the spectre of plague. They could understand, maybe for the first time, how the social context of Shakespeare’s time played a specific role in the stories he told his audience
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