43 research outputs found
International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems (2007 : Cocoa Beach, Fla.)
No full textDigitized and published in SOAR: Shocker Open Access Repository by Wichita State University Libraries Technical Services, May 2022.The IEMS'07 conference committee: California State University Stanislaus Department of Management, Operations, and Marketing Department (Sponsor); Nael Aly (Conference Co-Chair/Proceedings Ed.); Ahmad Elshennawy (Conference Co-Chair); Alfred Petrosky (Program Chair); Adel Ali (Program Coordinator); Nabeel Yousef (Conference IT Director)Includes author index.This book features the proceedings of the 13th Annual International Conference on Industry, Engineering and Management Systems (IEMS'07) held March 12-14, 2007 in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Proceedings includes 103 papers presented at the conference.Sponsor: Management, Operations, and Marketing Department, California State University, StanislausAbstract Concepts in Computer Science -- Accounting/Finance -- Automation/Intelligent Computing -- Construction Management -- Decision Making in Management and Engineering -- Decision Support Systems -- Education and Training -- Entrepreneurship -- Global Applications -- Human Computer Interaction -- Human Engineering -- Industry and Academia Collaboration -- Lean Enterprise -- Lean Six Sigma -- Management Information Systems -- Management and Organizational Behavior -- Management of Technology -- Marketing -- Operations Management -- Simulation and Modeling -- Statistical Quality Improvement and Control -- Supply Chain Management -- Technology Commercialization -- Abstract
The Time which Died Inside Myself - Convergence of Manaus City and Nael, Narrator in The Brothers
No full textEste artigo analisa as relações de confluência entre a cidade de Manaus e o narrador Nael, do romance Dois irmãos, de Milton Hatoum, perante as mudanças sociais ocorridas na cidade com a industrialização e a mercantilização dos bens culturais entre os anos de 1920 e 1960. Conforme Fredric Jameson (1992, 1997), durante esse período ocorrem transformações estéticas dos bens culturais, afetando a relações que estes estabelecem com os sujeitos. Para o autor, o capitalismo tardio pode ser visto como causa das mudanças que ocasionam o momento histórico-cultural denominado pós-modernidade. Desse modo, considerando que nesse período a cidade de Manaus passa por uma sede de desenvolvimento, esmaecendo aos poucos a sua história com a chegada do progresso e de uma política que privilegiou determinado setor social em detrimento de outros, pretendemos analisar a confluência que se estabelecem entre o narrador e o espaço urbano, uma vez que consideramos que Nael não apenas busca sua origem (identidade), mas luta por uma resistência política da própria espacialidade em que se insere como sujeito, preservando as memórias do que o faz vivo: a casa e a cidade.This article analyzes relationships of confluence between the Brazilian city of Manaus and the narrator of Milton Hatoum’s The Brothers, Nael, towards the social changes that occurred between 1920 and 1960 with the industrialization and the commodification of cultural goods. According to Fredric Jameson (1992, 1997), aesthetic transformations of cultural goods took place during this period, affecting the relationships that the latter establish with individuals. For the author, late capitalism can be considered a cause of the changes that entail the cultural-historical moment called "postmodernity". Thus, considering that in this period Manaus undergoes a thirst for "development" that progressively effaces its own History with progress and policies that favor a certain social sector over the other, we intend to analyze the confluence between the narrator and urban spaces, since we consider that Nael not only seeks knowledge about his origin (identity), but also struggles for the political resistance of the spatiality in which he acts as a subject, preserving memories of what makes him live: the house and the city
The Changes in Training Teachers' Roles Performance Following Academy-Classroom Practical Training Model
No full textAcademy-Classroom model is the most recent program adopted by the Ministry of Education in Israel for trainee teachers’ practical training. One of the model’s primary goals is to bridge the gap between the needs and the reality of the school in connection with how academic institutions prepare their teachers. The study aimed to research the role performance in training teachers following the Academy-Classroom model’s implementation, compared to their role under previous training plans, and to explore whether changes had taken place. Forty-four training teachers within the academy class framework took part in the study. All of them had worked as training teachers in previous models. The research was conducted using a mixed quantitative and qualitative research methodology. The findings show a broader integration of the training teachers in the process of preparing and qualifying the trainee students. The results demonstrate a statistically significant increase in the training teachers’ role performance in social perspective, training with a focus on a subject matter guidance, mentoring students with an emotional approach, and personal responsibility for training and qualifying the trainee students. Academy-Classroom model has resulted in a paradigmatic shift in the training teachers’ role and work methods
The contrast ratio and masking ability of lithium disilicate pressable veneering material
No full textPLEASE NOTE: This work is protected by copyright. Downloading is restricted to the BU community: please log in with a valid BU account to access and click Download. If you are the author of this work and would like to make it publicly available, please contact [email protected] (MSD) --Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education, Dubai, 2011 (Department of Periodontology and Oral Biology).Includes bibliographic references: leaves 71-76
Small Business Management
No full text64 p.Management is the glue that holds a successful business together. An owner has to rely on multiple management teams, while maintaining proficient knowledge of the many facets that make up his/her business. The author interned with a small printing business, Webco Press Inc. The research portion discusses the advantages of a small business in the United States and investigates essential management techniques. This section focuses on the specific skills that are crucial to ensuring a profitable business. Given the limited time resources of an owner, a basic level of knowledge of the many function of management is imperative
Spin Wave Normalization Toward All Magnonic Circuits
No full textThe key enabling factor for Spin Wave (SW) technology utilization for building ultra low power circuits is the ability to energy efficiently cascade SW basic computation blocks. SW Majority gates, which constitute a universal gate set for this paradigm, operating on phase encoded data are not input output coherent in terms of SW amplitude. Thus, their cascading requires information representation conversion from SW to voltage and back, which is by no means energy effective. In this paper, a novel conversion free SW gate cascading scheme is proposed that achieves SW amplitude normalization by means of a directional coupler. After introducing the normalization concept, we utilize it in the implementation of three simple circuits and, to demonstrate its bigger scale potential, of a 2-bit inputs SW multiplier. The proposed structures are validated by means of the Object Oriented Micromagnetic Framework (OOMMF) and GPU-accelerated Micromagnetics (MuMax3). Furthermore, we assess the normalization induced energy overhead and demonstrate that the proposed approach consumes 1.25 times to 1.5 times less energy when compared with the transducers based conventional counterpart. Finally, we introduce a normalization based SW 2-bit inputs multiplier design and compare it with functionally equivalent SW transducer based and 16nm CMOS designs. Our evaluation indicates that the proposed approach provided 1.34 times and 6.25 times energy reductions when compared with the conventional approach and 16nm CMOS counterpart, respectively, which demonstrates that our proposal is energy effective and opens the road towards the full utilization of the SW paradigm potential and the development of SW only circuits.Computer EngineeringQuantum & Computer Engineerin
Integrating PhET Simulations into Elementary Science Education: A Qualitative Analysis
No full textThis research delved into the integration of PhET simulations in elementary science education, specifically aimed at Grade 3 students. The primary objective was to evaluate how the use of these digital simulations influenced students’ conceiving of scientific concepts, focusing on “States of M1atter and Phase Changes” and “Solubility and Saturation”. Employing a qualitative research approach, the study observed 19 students who worked in pairs and trios as they engaged with PhET simulations to explore assigned science topics and address related questions. The observations centered on tracking students’ interactions with simulations and their progression through different knowledge phases. We used deductive and inductive content analysis to analyze the transcripts of the observation. The findings reveal that in the “Remembering” phase, students demonstrated a tendency to relate personal experiences to simulations, underscoring real-life context’s role in learning. The “Understanding” phase highlighted how PhET simulations facilitated deeper comprehension, with students making insightful observations. Additionally, the “Application” phase showcased the effective translation of simulation-derived knowledge into practical scenarios, bridging theoretical and real-world understanding. Students’ use of high-order thinking skills, at the analysis, evaluation, and creative phases, showed that simulations supported Grade 3 students in their learning processes of scientific concepts. The research underscores the efficacy of integrating PhET simulations into elementary science education, enhancing students’ knowledge by promoting active engagement and problem-solving skills. Integrating simulations into teaching methodologies emerges as a promising avenue to nurture scientific expertise and holistic understanding among elementary school students
Students’ Motivation for Online Learning of English as a Second Language Through the Lens of the Self-Determination Theory
No full textLearning English as a second language (ESL) can be challenging for students, so it is essential to keep them motivated. One way to motivate students is through electronic programs (e-programs) that can enhance their motivation to learn. This research examined student learning motivation through the lens of the self-determination theory (SDT), with 39 preparatory-year students participating and learning in a blended context. Nine students were interviewed regarding their motivation to learn English using the electronic program, and both quantitative and qualitative research methods were used to examine participants’ motivation to learn English in that context. The quantitative results indicated that each of the six motivational components levels were normal, with only the competence satisfaction domain significantly differing based on English ability. In addition, research results indicated that only autonomy satisfaction showed significant differences among preparatory-year students due to technology ability. Qualitative results revealed both positive and negative perceptions of the e-program among preparatory-year students, with positive aspects enhancing students’ ESL learning experience while negative aspects helped contribute to dissatisfaction and frustration in motivational domains. We recommend that e-programs adopt the positive properties revealed by the present study, as the inclusion of these activities involves different aspects of language, and—at the same time—tries to overcome its negative properties. It was found that limiting student freedom is specifically related to open-ended questions
Transforming Science Education in Elementary Schools: The Power of PhET Simulations in Enhancing Student Learning
No full textIn recent years, the integration of technology into education has significantly transformed teaching methods, especially in science education. Tools like PhET simulations have proven highly effective in enhancing student engagement and comprehension. Research has highlighted the value of simulation-based learning in fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This study aimed to explore the impact of simulations, with a focus on PhET, on improving elementary students’ learning outcomes, an area that remains under-researched. The study compared the performance of two groups of third-grade students: one group learned about solubility using PhET simulations, while the other relied on traditional textbook instruction. Each group comprised fifty students. The study lasted for a two-month period. The instructional approach was investigative learning. Data were gathered through student responses to materials science questions aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy, allowing for a detailed evaluation of their understanding and application of scientific concepts. Responses were assessed for accuracy and scored accordingly. We ran an independent-sample t-test to decide whether the difference in the mean score in science achievement between the two research groups was significant. The results showed that students using PhET simulations not only achieved significantly higher scores but also demonstrated their ability to explain their reasoning during problem-solving tasks. These findings emphasize the substantial advantages of incorporating digital tools like PhET simulations into elementary science education, as they enhance conceptual understanding and better equip students to tackle future scientific challenges. The present research results complement the previous research on using technology in the chemistry elementary classroom and add the issue of simulations to this research. The results of this study are centered on the topic of solubility. To broaden the generalizability of these findings, future research should examine the effects of simulations on student achievement in a wider range of elementary science topics
The Effects of the Application of Different Methods of Depreciation on Profits, Tax Savings and Investment Promotion.
No full textThis study examines the effects of the different depreciation methods on the net earnings, taxsavings and investment promotion. It also investigates the main obstacles preventing theimplementation of the Accelerated Depreciation methods for taxation purposes in the PalestinianTerritories while Straight Line Depreciation method is currently in use. The study shows thatthe Straight Line method is not currently the most suitable for application ,because of theprevailing economic circumstances in the Palestinian territories.
The study includes two surveys that have been designed after an extensive literature review. Thefirst survey was administered to two like-minded populations; the first population included 75public accountants (70.89% of the total population) in addition to income tax estimators of 8governorates (7.48 of the total population). The second survey was administrated to financialmanagers at corporates listed in the Palestinian Stock Market. The two surveys consisted of four
main parts:
The first part included a letter to the participants explaining the goal and*
dimensions of the study.
The second part contained a group of questions designed to provide a clear view*
about the participants.
The third part listed five questions concerning the practical part of the study*
The fourth section consisted of five questions that are considered the “core” of*
the study. Thirty five points covered all aspects of the study according to its
preset objective.
A number of stasistical programs, mainly SPSS, were used in analyzing the data collected by theresearcher. The results of the analysis indicated the following:
Given that depreciation affects the net earnings, it is believed that using different.1
methods of calculating it would lead to a marked difference in the current market value
of the fixed asset. Such difference expires over the total useful life of the asset.
Moreover, depreciation is one of the factors that determine the measurement of incomeand, therefore, it affects the annual income tax payments. If one of the methods of
Accelerated Depreciation is used in measuring the depreciation, it would lead to
depreciating the historical cost of the asset at a faster rate than if we used the method of
Straight Line Depreciation method. This concept holds true especially since the first
phase of the asset’s life is the most productive. Thus, depreciation would be at its
highest at this phase leading to the lowest earnings. This fact has economic
ramifications in terms of investment promotion through tax savings resulting from
lowering tax payments.
2.Despite the fact that the Palestinian Income Tax Law is considered the main obstacle
preventing the usage of the Declining Balance Method in estimating depreciation
There are other obstacles that hinder the usage of such a method ,such as the easiness
of using the Straight Line Method , and the postponement of paying taxes for later
years.
The implementation of the Declining Balance Method, in addition to considering.3
higher deprecation rates may help in promoting investments.
The practice of using the Straight Line Method, as is currently taking place, for.4
taxation purposes is not suitable for the current economic conditions in Palestine
There are more suitable accounting methods for depreciation to be used.
Taxable income is usually affected by the method used in evaluating the fixed assets.5
and its Current value could be used as an alternative to the Historical Value approach.
The usage of the Historical Value approach for asset evaluation must be reconsidered
in the light of the increasing prices which Palestine witnesses nowadays.
The usage of the Declining Balance Method for taxation should not be considered to.6
be a form of tax evasion despite the fact that the Palestinian law recognizes the
Straight Line Method as the only method that should be used to account for fixedasesst depeciation.
.Depreciation, the factors affecting it, profit distribution policies, a corporate’s policy to7
reduce profits and realization of tax savings ,using one of the accelerated depreciation
methods are all factors that influence taking the right decisions to invest in corporatesthe resarcher recommanded the following:
a.the palestine lawmaker must lagislate accelerated depreciation method toreplace the straight line method because of its advantages to thecurrent Palestinian economic l situation.
b. Prepairing income statements using the historical value of assets must be
reconsidered due to the fact that this value does not express the real profit of a
corporate. Moreover, it does not help to make a realistic assessment of its
performance.
c. Different taxing authorities must use the principle of Present Value, instead of the
Historical Value of the fixed asset, when accounting for depreciation.
d. Depreciation on fixed assets that have lost their market value must be stoped, even
if they continue to serve the corporate objectives.
e. Allocation of a certain percentage of a corporate’s profit as a reserve to be made in
time of crisis or emergencies.
f. Taking Advantage of the tax savings resulting from the application of accelerated
depreciation methods, must be considered in order to promote investment in
Palestine
