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Robot Technology in BJ-Gear
No full textIn this paper we apply a Complex Responsive Processes (CRP) perspective, in order to determine the implications of the implementation of robot technology in our case company and the challenges that this new technology might pose. According to the CRP perspective, all organizational changes are the result of continuous interaction between the subjects within the organization. Our case company, BJ-Gear, has implemented several robots in their production over the course of the past decade. These implementations have created a number of changes in the previous interactional patterns, which causes some challenges within the company.We therefore analyse different situations where the interaction between the leaders, employees, and the technology has shifted. During this analysis we also discuss the shift in power relations between leaders and employees, along with the leaders’ initiatives to increase interaction between the parties. The employees have gained a higher level of expertise which challenges the leaders’ superiority and power. The leaders have therefore tried to initiate better communication between the leaders and employees in order to benefit from the employees’ increased knowledge. The company has moved through a process where the employees have gained a more positive attitude towards the technology, and have included the technology in their daily interactions as more of a collaborative partner, than a potential threat. The increased implementation of robots has therefore resulted in increased interaction in the case company, which will make them better equipped for future challenges and changes within the organisation. <br/
Data and R code for analysis of walleye and yellow perch age-0 length in Minnesota's Large Lakes
No full textData files contain code for fitting Bayesian Hierarchical model of age-0 walleye and yellow perch growth, which generates output of predicted lengths and parameter estimates for generating figures. Model output is also included as .rds files. Also included is code for predicting age-0 walleye and yellow perch length as a function of zebra mussel and Bythotrephes invasion status across a range of degree day values based on model estimated parameters, which generates figures 3-6 from Hansen et al. manuscript. Length data for both species were collected simultaneously, we have separated walleye and yellow perch data into two files for analysis. Code for model fitting (WalleyeModel.R and PerchModel.R) are identical except for they call and analyze species-specific datasets. Code for generating figures (Predicted_lengths_figures_WAE.R and Predicted_lengths_figures_YEP.R) can call model fitting code (WalleyeModel.R and PerchModel.R) and fit models to generate outputs required for figures or call .rds files to avoid model fitting. These files are identical except for they call and use species-specific datasets and model outputs. Lengths of age-0 walleye and yellow perch collected using beach seines in Minnesota's large lakes. Data were collected by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as part of the Large Lakes Sampling program.Invasive species represent a threat to aquatic ecosystems globally; however, impacts can be heterogenous across systems. Documented impacts of invasive zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) and spiny water fleas (Bythotrephes cedarstroemi; hereafter Bythotrephes) on native fishes are variable and context dependent across locations and time periods. Here, we use a hierarchical Bayesian analysis of a 35-year dataset on two fish species from 9 lakes to demonstrate that early life growth of ecologically important fishes are influenced by these aquatic invasive species. Walleye (Sander vitreus) grew more slowly throughout their first year of life, and were on average 12 or 14% smaller at the end of their first summer following invasion by Bythotrephes or zebra mussels, respectively. Yellow perch (Perca flavescens) growth was less affected by invasion. Yellow perch on average grew more slowly in their first year of life following invasion by zebra mussels, although this effect was not statistically distinguishable from zero. Early life growth of both walleye and yellow perch was less tightly coupled to degree days in invaded systems, as demonstrated by increased variance surrounding the degree day-length relationship. Smaller first-year size is related to walleye survival and recruitment to later life stages and has important implications for lake food webs and fisheries management. Future research quantifying effects of zebra mussels and Bythotrephes on other population-level processes and across a wider gradient of lake types is needed to understand the mechanisms driving observed changes in walleye growth.Research funding was provided by the Minnesota Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center (MAISRC) and the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).Hansen, Gretchen J A; Bethke, Bethany J; Ahrenstorff, Tyler D; Dumke, Josh; Hirsch, Jodie; Kovalenko, Katya E; LeDuc, Jaime F; Maki, Ryan P; Rantala, Heidi M. (2019). Data and R code for analysis of walleye and yellow perch age-0 length in Minnesota's Large Lakes. Retrieved from the Data Repository for the University of Minnesota (DRUM), https://doi.org/10.13020/t9tr-y063
Oregon serious crime survey
No full textauthor, survey administration and data processing: Stan WoodwellCaption titleThis archived document is maintained by the State Library of Oregon as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program. It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposesBureau of Justice Statistics, United States Department of Justice 80-BJ-CX-K009 82-BJ-CX-0002 82-BJ-CX-0014Mode of access: Internet from the Oregon Government Publications CollectionText in Englis
BJ-TSA-9, a Novel Human Tumor-Specific Gene, Has Potential as a Biomarker of Lung Cancer
No full textAbstractUsing bioinformatics, we have identified a novel tumorspecific gene BJ-TSA-9, which has been validated by Northern blot analysis and reverse transcriptionpolymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). BJ-TSA-9 mRNA was expressed in 52.5% (21 of 40) of human lung cancer tissues and was especially higher in lung adenocarcinoma (68.8%). To explore the potential application of BJ-TSA-9 for the detection of circulating cancer cells in lung cancer patients, nested RT-PCR was performed. The overall positive detection rate was 34.3% (24 of 70) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of patients with various types of lung cancers and was 53.6% (15 of 28) in PBMCs of lung adenocarcinoma patients. In combination with the detection of two known marker genes SCC and LUNX, the detection rate was increased to 81.4%. A follow-up study was performed in 37 patients after surgical removal of tumor mass. Among nine patients with persistent detection of two to three tumor marker transcripts in PBMCs, six patients had recurrence/metastasis. In contrast, 28 patients with transient detection of one tumor marker or without detection of any tumor marker were all in remission. Thus, BJ-TSA-9 may serve as a marker for lung cancer diagnosis and as a marker, in combination with two other tumor markers, for the prediction of the recurrence and prognosis of lung cancer patients
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Estimation of the number of periodic orbits
No full textThe main theme of this paper is to estimate, for self-maps f : X --> X of compact polyhedra, the asymptotic Nielsen number N-infinity(f) which is defined to be the growth rate of the sequence {N(f(n))} of the Nielsen numbers of the iterates of f. The asymptotic Nielsen number provides a homotopy invariant lower bound to the topological entropy h(f). To introduce our main tool, the Lefschetz zeta function, we develop the Nielsen theory of periodic orbits. Compared to the existing Nielsen theory of periodic points, it features the mapping torus approach, thus brings deeper geometric insight and simpler algebraic formulation. The important cases of homeomorphisms of surfaces and punctured surfaces are analysed. Examples show that the computation involved is straightforward and feasible. Applications to dynamics, including improvements of several results in the recent literature, demonstrate the usefulness of the asymptotic Nielsen number.MathematicsSCI(E)19ARTICLE1151-18517
Desain Interior Hotel BJ. Perdana Berkonsep Modern dengan Sentuhan Budaya Pasuruan
No full textHotel merupakan salah satu bentuk akomodasi yang dikelola secara komersial, yang disediakan bagi setiap orang untuk memperoleh pelayanan, penginapan berikut makanan dan minuman. Provinsi Jawa Timur, sebagai salah satu wilayah tujuan wisata di Indonesia, menawarkan berbagai macam obyek wisata baik obyek wisata alam, budaya, maupun buatan. Salah satu daerah tujuan wisata di Jawa Timur yang menawarkan keindahan alam yaitu pemandangan alam pegunungan yang salah satunya ada di Kota Pasuruan. Oleh karena itu, diperlukannya sarana akomodasi yang baik secara kualitas dan kuantitas. BJ. Perdana merupakan salah satu hotel terbaik di Kota Pasuruan, letak dari hotel tersebut cukup strategis dan banyak diminati oleh pengunjung. Namun sayang interior hotel tersebut belum tertatat cukup baik, dan tidak menyimbolkan bahwa hotel tersebut berada di kota Pasuruan.
Pada tugas akhir ini penulis meredsain hotel BJ. Perdana berkonsep modern dengan sentuhan budaya Pasuruan. Penulis juga memberikan informasi mengenai budaya yang ada di kota Pasuruan dengan cara di tuangkan dalam desain interiornya. Dengan menerapkan beberapa bentukan hasil budaya serta warna yang menjadi ciri khas kota Pasuruan. Ini bertujuan agar pengunjung tau akan budaya dan ciri khas dari Kota Pasuruan itu sendiri. Dan juga dapat menjadikan media promosi serta ikut andil dalam program pemerintahan Kota Pasuruan.
Dalam mendesain interior restoran diperlukan metode desain. Metode yang digunakan yaitu pengumpulan data, analisa data, konsep dan pengembangan desain, serta desain akhir. Hasil yang diharapkan adalah sebuah desain interior hotel yang menunjang kebudayaan setempat agar dapat melestarikan budaya setempat serta menjadi media promosi kepada para wisatawan yang berkunjung.
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The hotel is a form of commercially managed accommodation, provided for everyone to get service, with food and drinks. East Java Province, as one of the tourist destinations in Indonesia, offers a variety of attractions both natural attractions, culture, and artificial. One of the tourist destinations in East Java that offers natural beauty that is the natural scenery of the mountains one of which is in Pasuruan. Therefore, the need for good accommodation facilities in quality and quantity. BJ. Perdana is one of the best hotels in Pasuruan City, the location of the hotel is quite strategic and much in demand by visitors. But unfortunately the interior of the hotel has not been recorded well enough, and does not symbolize that the hotel is located in the city of Pasuruan. In this final project the author redesigned the hotel BJ. Perdana modern concept with a touch of Pasuruan culture. The author also provides information about the existing culture in the city of Pasuruan by way of pour in interior design. By applying some formation of cultural and color results that characterize the city of Pasuruan. It aims to let visitors know the culture and characteristics of Pasuruan City itself. And also can make the media campaign and take part in government program of Pasuruan City. In designing the interior design method is required. The method used is data collection, data analysis, concept and design development, and final design. The expected result is a hotel interior design that supports the local culture in order to preserve the local culture and become a media campaign to the tourists who visit
Epidemiology and integrated control of Potato Late Blight in Europe
No full textPhytophthora infestans, the causal agent of late blight, is a major threat to potato production in northwestern Europe. Before 1980, the worldwide population of P. infestans outside Mexico appeared to be asexual and to consist of a single clonal lineage of A1 mating type characterized by a single genotype. It is widely believed that new strains migrated into Europe in 1976 and that this led to subsequent population changes including the introduction of the A2 mating type. The population characteristics of recently collected isolates in NW Europe show a diverse population including both mating types, sexual reproduction and oospores, although differences are observed between regions. Although it is difficult to find direct evidence that new strains are more aggressive, there are several indications from experiments and field epidemics that the aggressiveness of P. infestans has increased in the past 20 years. The relative importance of the different primary inoculum sources and specific measures for reducing their role, such as covering dumps with plastic and preventing seed tubers from becoming infected, is described for the different regions. In NW Europe, varieties with greater resistance tend not to be grown on a large scale. From the grower’s perspective, the savings in fungicide input that can be achieved with these varieties are not compensated by the higher (perceived) risk of blight. Fungicides play a crucial role in the integrated control of late blight. The spray strategies in NW Europe and a table of the specific attributes of the most important fungicides in Europe are presented. The development and use of decision support systems (DSSs) in NW Europe are described. In The Netherlands, it is estimated that almost 40% of potato growers use recommendations based on commercially available DSS. In the Nordic countries, a new DSS concept with a fixed 7-day spray interval and a variable dose rate is being tested. In the UK, commercially available DSSs are used for c. 8% of the area. The validity of Smith Periods for the new population of P. infestans in the UK is currently being evaluated
Assessment Risk Factors in Poisoning Patients with Altered Consciousness Status
No full textBackground & Objectives: One of the limitations in management of patients suffering from
decreased level of consciousness due to drug poisoning is the inability to interview the patient.
The aim of the study was to compare characteristics of the two subgroups of these patients; those
who had a suicidal attempt history with others.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 19 patients with suicidal attempt history and 66 patients
without this history were selected among patients who were admitted for drug poisoning to
referral poisoning hospitals in Tehran, Iran, in August, September and October 2009. All of them
had decreased level of consciousness due to unknown drug poisoning. Demographics, poisoning
characteristics, past medical history and substance use history of the patients were recorded.
Results: Different between previous history of suicide action with drug material decreased level
of consciousness caused by poisoning, was significantly (p=0.04). Mental disease (p > 0.01),
number of tablets consumed (p=0.02), interval between drug consumption and emergency forces
to reach the place (p= 0.021), described in deliberate self poisoning patients (Self Poisoning)
(p=0.001), decreased level of consciousness grade (p=0.046), U.S. fail initial level of
consciousness after emergency measures (p=0.02) and the need for health care and advanced next
(p= 0.013) in patients with decreased level of consciousness with a history of previous suicide
compared with other group were higher. Significant difference between the two age groups
(P> 0.05), gender and history of illegal drug use (P> 0.05) did not exist.
Conclusion: According to these findings, when dealing with patients suffering from decreased
level of consciousness due to unknown drug poisoning, paying attention to history of suicidal
attempts in these patients can help medical professionals in determining more effective treatment
options for them. Medical staff should also record previous suicide as a risk factor in the risk
assessment to consider the disease.
Key words: Drug poisoning; Suicidal Attempt; Risk assessmen
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