133 research outputs found
An Entropic Estimator for Linear Inverse Problems
No full textIn this paper we examine an Information-Theoretic method for solving noisy linear inverse estimation<em> </em>problems which encompasses under a single framework a whole class of estimation methods. Under this framework, the prior information about the unknown parameters (when such information exists), and constraints on the parameters can be incorporated in the statement of the problem. The method builds on the basics of the maximum entropy principle and consists of transforming the original problem into an estimation of a probability density on an appropriate space naturally associated with the statement of the problem. This estimation method is generic in the sense that it provides a framework for analyzing non-normal models, it is easy to implement and is suitable for all types of inverse problems such as small and or ill-conditioned, noisy data. First order approximation, large sample properties and convergence in distribution are developed as well. Analytical examples, statistics for model comparisons and evaluations, that are inherent to this method, are discussed and complemented with explicit examples
Golan Haji, L'autunno, qui, è magico e immenso (raccolta poetica siriana)
No full textItalian translation of a poetry collection by Kurdish-Syrian poet Golan Haji. The author composed these prose poems in different moments of his literary career: some before the peaceful uprising that started in Syria on March 15, 2011, and was soon defaced by a fierce civil war; and the other ones between 2012 and 2013. The Italian translation is side by side the original Arabic texts
Legal Aspects of International Security in the Near East with Focus on the Golan Heights
No full textTato práce se zabývá právními aspekty mezinárodní bezpečnosti na Blízkém východě a zaměřuje se na Golanské výšiny. Cílem práce je posouzení míry vlivu mezinárodních organizací na dosažení mezinárodní bezpečnosti na Blízkém východě. Autor vychází z analýzy dostupných textů v českém jazyce i z cizojazyčné literatury. Práce sestává ze čtyř kapitol, z nichž první se zabývá otázkou mezinárodní bezpečnosti na Blízkém východě. Druhá kapitola se soustřeďuje na problematiku spojenou s Golanskými výšinami v souvislosti s bezpečnostní situací zejména po roce 1967. Třetí kapitola pojednává o roli mezinárodních organizací při zajišťování míru a bezpečnosti na Blízkém východě. Poslední kapitola sleduje mírový proces na Blízkém východě a nastiňuje perspektivy řešení blízkovýchodního konfliktu.Katedra mezinárodního právaObhájenoThe thesis looks into the issue of legal aspects of international security in the Near East with focus on the Golan Heights. The aim of the thesis is to shed light on the success/ failure of international organizations in securing and maintaining peace and international security in the Near East.The author analyses both Czech and foreign texts dealing with the topic. The thesis consists of four chapters. The first chapter examines the issue of international security in the Near East. The second chapter focuses on the situation in the Golan Heights mainly after 1967. The third chapter looks at the role played by international organizations in maintaining peace and security in the Near East. The last chapter presents the main events of the peace process in the Near East and outlines the prospects of the resolution of the Near Eastern conflict
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Center for Advanced Gas Turbine Systems Research
No full textAn unregulated conventional power station based on the Rankine Cycle typically bums pulverized coal in a boiler that exports steam for expansion through a steam turbine which ultimately drives an electric generator. The flue gases are normally cleaned of particulates by an electrostatic precipitator or bag house. A basic cycle such as this will have an efficiency of approximately 35% with 10% of the energy released through the stack and 55% to cooling water. Advanced gas turbine based combustion systems have the potential to be environmentally and commercially superior to existing conventional technology. however, to date, industry, academic, and government groups have not coordinated their effort to commercialize these technologies. The Center for Advanced Gas Turbine Systems Research will provide the medium to support effective commercialization of this technology. Several cycles or concepts for advanced gas turbine systems that could be fired on natural gas or could be adapted into coal based systems have been proposed (for examples, see Figures 4, 5, 6, and 7) (2) all with vary degrees of complexity, research needs, and system potential. Natural gas fired power systems are now available with 52% efficiency ratings; however, with a focused base technology program, it is expected that the efficiency levels can be increased to the 60% level and beyond. This increase in efficiency will significantly reduce the environmental burden and reduce the cost of power generation
Israeli Education Policies as a Tool for the Ethnic Manipulation of the Arab Druze: Israel and the Occupied Syrian Golan
No full textThis thesis investigates decisions and processes of ethnic manipulation within the educationsystem in Israel using archival documents, textbooks, and interviews to guide its arguments. The paper studies taught in Druze schools in Israel and the Occupied Syrian Golan OSG, documents interviews of Druze teachers and activists, and compares Israel's educational policies with international laws. Next, it examines the particular conditions of the Syrians in the Golan as an occupied people in the proximity of the Syrian civil war. The author argues that the state of Israel employs tactics of minoritization and ethnic manipulation against its Arab Druze communities in the OSG and Israel proper in order to maintain its ethnocratic regime. Institutionalized efforts of manipulation include the separation of Druze from the Arab school system, the construction of separate Druze holidays, and mandatory conscription to the Israeli army. Through these tactics, Israel has misappropriated Druze agency, undermined their identity, and manipulated their ethnic heritage. Within the education system, Israel's policies have created a Druze community that is uninformed about its history, disconnected from its culture, and confused about its identity. While Syrians in the Golan do not serve in the Israeli army, the effects of identity suppression have been magnified in the region due to the Syrian civil war and the consequent closure of their (limited) access to Syria. International law requires Israel, as a signatory to several covenants and partner in multiple treaties, to provide an education that preserves and promotes the culture and history of ethnic minorities—especially peoples in occupied territories. This includes an accurate representation of the borders of the State, inclusion of notable Arab Druze historical figures, and an education about their Arab culture and heritage. Finally, this thesis argues that while several international covenants and treaties are relevant to the acceptable cultural and historical representation for minorities and indigenous groups, the need to specify what that means remains. Adding General Comments and having the Special Rapporteur on Education visit Israel, combined with increased pressure from non-governmental organizations, would ultimately increase the state's accountability for and adherence to those conventions
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The AGTSR consortium: An update
No full textThe Advanced Gas Turbine Systems Research program is a nationwide consortium dedicated to advancing land-based gas turbine systems for improving future power generation capability. It directly supports the technology-research arm of the ATS program and targets industry- defined research needs in the areas of combustion, heat transfer, materials, aerodynamics, controls, alternative fuels, and advanced cycles. It is organized to enhance U.S. competitiveness through close collaboration with universities, government, and industry at the R&D level. AGTSR is just finishing its third year of operation; it is scheduled to continue past the year 2000. This update reviews the AGTSR triad, which consists of university/industry R&D activities, technology transfer programs, and trial student programs
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No full textInformation and entropy econometrics: A review and synthesis
No full textThe overall objectives of this review and synthesis are to study the
basics of information-theoretic methods in econometrics, to examine
the connecting theme among these methods, and to provide a
more detailed summary and synthesis of the sub-class of methods
that treat the observed sample moments as stochastic. Within the
above objectives, this review focuses on studying the inter-connection
between information theory, estimation, and inference. To achieve
these objectives, it provides a detailed survey of information-theoretic
concepts and quantities used within econometrics. It also illustrates the use of these concepts and quantities within the subfield of
information and entropy econometrics while paying special attention
to the interpretation of these quantities. The relationships between
information-theoretic estimators and traditional estimators are discussed
throughout the survey. This synthesis shows that in many cases
information-theoretic concepts can be incorporated within the traditional
likelihood approach and provide additional insights into the data
processing and the resulting inference
Does Syria want peace? Syrian policy in the Syrian-Israeli peace negotiations
No full textBy examining geopolitical factors, Hafiz al-Asad's overall political goals and strategies, his domestic and international constraints, and the evolution of his policies on peace with Israel, the author argues that Syria has always sought a just peace based on return of the Golan. The author is pessimistic, however, that the new Israeli government under Likud's Benjamin Netanyahu will accept such a settlement.</p
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