529 research outputs found
Use of software development techniques: experiences of Brunei Darussalam
No full textEven though a wide range of techniques are presently
available to aid software development process, the actual
adoption of these techniques in the industry has not been
investigated widely. Existing information systems
literature cites a few studies - all of which however report
the experiences of US organisations. As such, little is
known about how these techniques are actually being
used in other parts of the world. Moreover, existing
studies did not address the impact of organisational
parameters on the adoption of techniques. Against this
backdrop, a study was undertaken in Brunei Darussalam
in 1996 to analyse the perceptions of senior Information
Systems (IS) personnel regarding the use of popularly
cited software development techniques within their
organisations. Overall, the results indicate a low use of
techniques among the Bruneian organisations. The study
further confirmed the impact of size and Information
Technology (IT) experience of organisations on the use of
techniques, while type of organisation appeared to have
no influence. The implications of these findings are
discussed
America's other Muslims: Imam W.D. Mohammed, Islamic reform, and the making of American Islam Black diasporic worlds./ Muhammad Fraser-Rahim.
No full textIncludes bibliographical references (pages 111-125) and index.Fraser-Rahim spotlights the emergence of an American school of Islamic thought, which was created and established by the son of the former Nation of Islam leader. W.D. Mohammed rejected his father's teachings and embraced normative Islam on his own terms while balancing classical Islam and his lived experience of Islam in the diaspora.Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1. African American Islam in context -- 2. Taffakur ("to think, ponder, reflect"): Islam in West Africa and Islamic revivalism -- 3. Africanizing Dixie: the enslaved African Muslim experience and the Black American Islamic continuum -- 4. Imam W.D. Mohammed, the patron saint of American Islam: personality, intellectual teachings, and reformation -- 5. Walking with Brother Imam: the community of W.D. Mohammed as a counterweight to extremism -- Conclusion -- Glossary of terms -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the author.1 online resource (148 pages
Factors affecting the e-business systems adoption process in Saudi small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
No full textElectronic business (e-business) systems are important for SMEs operating in Saudi Arabia. Despite its importance, little is known about how SMEs operating in Saudi Arabia (which has some unique SME characteristics) approach e-business systems adoption process. Much of the current e-business literature focuses on the adoption decision of e-business systems. As e-business systems are complex and inter-organisational in nature, an improved understanding can be developed when adoption process of these systems is considered as a temporal process involving multiple stages. Relatively limited empirical research is however reported that focuses on the multiple stages of the e-business systems adoption process. This is particularly true for Saudi Arabia in which SMEs are expressing an interest in e-business systems adoption. Motivated by these concerns, this study examines the e-business adoption process among Saudi SMEs by developing a three-stage e-business adoption model which is rooted in the ideas borrowed from the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) literature. The model incorporates a total of 19 ‘stage specific’ factors and 10 ‘common’ factors identified from various streams of literature. The model was then evaluated using an online experts panel and a case study in which 20 SMEs from Saudi Arabia participated. The case study findings indicate that a total of 14 ‘stage specific’ factors (i.e. compatibility, complexity, trialability, observability, perceived e-business attributes, availability of technical expertise, knowledgeable employee attitude toward technology, communication, customer readiness, security concerns, high competence in IS, perceived e-business value, owner attitude toward technology, and training) are important for Saudi SMEs to adopt e-business systems. In addition, eight ‘common’ factors (i.e. cost, relative advantage, management support, external pressure, owner-manager characteristic, organisational readiness and awareness, trading partners’ readiness, and organisational culture) are important for Saudi SMEs to adopt e-business systems. Interestingly, some differences are noted in the influence of these factors among SMEs across the manufacturing and service sectors. The research model and the case study findings are useful. The model assists researchers in understanding the e-business systems adoption process in SMEs based on the notion of a ‘stage model’ approach. Knowledge of the factors supported through the case study provides useful guidelines for those SMEs which are contemplating the introduction of e-business systems for the first time. These guidelines identify those specific factors which SME management should care for during each of the three stages of the e-business systems adoption initiatives in their companies. This will in turn facilitate eventual implementation success of e-business systems for the SME context. E-business researchers are encouraged to replicate this study to other countries particularly for those in the Arabian Gulf region
Evaluation of turbulence models for the prediction of flow properties in vegetated channels
No full textThe performance of turbulence models was investigated to predict the flow and turbulence features of the vegetated channel using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The Ansys Fluent, CFD software was implemented for the numerical studies. The flow was three-dimensional, incompressible, steady, and turbulent. Ten turbulence models, provided by Ansys Fluent, were implemented for the comparative study. The numerical model was validated against an experimental study conducted in the literature. The numerical studies show that the Renormalization group k-ϵ model is the most successful model for predicting the flow characteristics of the vegetated channel with a Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) value of 0.2752. At the same time, the Reynolds Stress Model gives the least successful predictive performance, indicated by an RMSE value of 0.4302. Moreover, the Spalart-Allmaras (S-A) model offers the shortest computation time with a value of 6652.393 s, whereas the Shear Stress Transport k-ω model proves to be the most time-consuming with a value of 11 952.219 s. The velocity of water flow in a channel is not uniform as it is slower at the surface of leaves and faster in the free zones. The maximum velocity is observed in the middle section of the channel, below the leaf, and between the roots with the value of u = 0.1158 m/s. Furthermore, the characteristics of turbulence in a channel are influenced by several factors such as channel geometry, flow velocity, and vegetation distribution. As a result, the presence of vegetation in a channel affects the flow and turbulence characteristics of the water significantly. © 2024 Author(s)
The use of social media in public e-procurement: Some possibilities and challenges
No full textSocial Media (SM), in recent years, is emerging as a common platform for low cost information exchange, and has attracted a critical mass of users both at corporate and retail levels. Theoretically, SM can thus be used as a tool to strengthen e-procurement in the public sector. Towards this end, we have prepared a conceptual model drawing on literature reviews and some examples while identifying a set of expected benefits and challenges within four stages of e-procurement. Using the framework, a case study has been conducted involving Australian public procurement initiatives and 15 federal government senior officials engaged in e-procurement. They have been interviewed to shed light on the possibilities and challenges of using SM in the public e-procurement context. The findings of the study suggest a limited scope for SM usage in the Australian public sector eprocurement process. The implications of the findings are discussed and some recommendations offered
Indefensible Spaces
No full textIndefensible Spaces examines the policing of housing through the story of Black community building in the Antelope Valley, Los Angeles County’s northernmost outpost. Tracing its evolution from a segregated postwar suburb to a destination for those priced, policed, and evicted out of Los Angeles, Rahim Kurwa tells the story of how the Antelope Valley resisted Black migration through the policing of subsidized housing—and how Black tenants and organizers fought back. This book sheds light on how the nation’s policing and housing crises intersect, offering powerful lessons for achieving housing justice across the country.
“With analytical acumen and literary panache worthy of the late Mike Davis, Rahim Kurwa reveals how housing vouchers promising to liberate impoverished residents from prison‑like projects actually fueled even greater anti‑Black police repression—but like fugitives from the antebellum South, Antelope Valley tenants organized, resisted, and demanded their right to the suburb.” — ROBIN D. G. KELLEY, author of Freedom Dreams: The Black Radical Imagination
“A sociological treat.” — EDUARDO BONILLA‑SILVA, author of Racism without Racists: Color‑Blind Racism and the Persistence of Racial Inequality in America
“Lucid, evocative, and a pleasure to read.” — DAANIKA GORDON, author of Policing the Racial Divide: Urban Growth Politics and the Remaking of Segregation
“Deeply researched and compelling.” — EVA ROSEN, author of The Voucher Promise: “Section 8” and the Fate of an American Neighborhood
“Kurwa’s theoretical contributions will inspire scholarship for many years to come.” — ELIZABETH KORVER‑GLENN, coauthor of A Good Reputation: How Residents Fight for an American Barrio
“Sobering but inspiring, this is ultimately a hopeful text: despite the disadvantages they face, Antelope Valley tenants have come together and set a bold vision for housing justice.” — MONICA BELL, Yale Universit
Shaaban Abdel Rahim and the changing stardom culture in Egypt
No full textThe subject of the study is Shaaban Abdel Rahim, an illiterate former makwagi (man
who irons clothes) who gained pan-Arab fame in 2001 for the song ‘I hate Israel’ and, despite fierce criticism from the national media, has become one of the most recognisable stars of sha’bi music in Egypt. The study aims to answer the question
of the main criterion of Abdel Rahim’s popularity. The initial hypothesis was that the political content of his songs was the most decisive factor in the matter. However, a
more detailed study, based on fieldwork conducted in Egypt in 2012, reveals that his
political commitment is not the key issue. Referring to the theory of social relevance
in popular culture, the author claims that Abdel Rahim’s success is not derived from
the meanings that people read into his songs, but rather from his low origins. The
phenomenon should be considered within the context of a highly class-based society
where Abdel Rahim has become a mouthpiece of the most neglected part of the
Egyptian population deprived of representation in the mainstream media
Beyond the hype: how the Metaverse can revolutionize higher learning in an authentic way / Mia Emily Abdul Rahim and Emma Marini Abdul Rahim
No full textMany of us have heard of the Metaverse, but only a handful have genuinely experienced it. Coined by the famous science fiction author Neal Stephenson, the Metaverse refers to a virtual space where people can interact with each other through their avatars in a 3D environment. This technology has gained popularity in recent years, thanks to augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and extended reality (XR) platforms' development. In the education sector, Metaverse-based applications can be incorporated with face-toface learning, creating a truly authentic English learning environment for learners. English as a second language (ESL) learners can use the Metaverse to practice their language skills in a fun and interactive way
Defect management during defect liability period (for roadwork) / Muhammad Zulkifli Abd Rahim
No full textThis report shows the findings from practical training that student had undergoes for 4 months starting from 1st March 2018 until 29th June 2018. This report should consist 5 chapter which consist of the company background, literature review on the topic selected, case study relevant to the title of the report, problem and recommendation and lastly, conclusion from the report. The topic of the
report varies depends on the company / firm scope of work that were approved by the program coordinator and by consult with the supervising lecturer that the students were assigned. The topic of this report are “Defect Management During Defect Liability Period (DLP)”. In this report shows the introduction to defect liability period, the process of how defect liability period were done, the duration,
parties that were involved in defect liability period and etc. Besides that, this topic are focused on a roadwork which the DLP are not over yet. The method to obtain the information are by documentation from the company, interview with the person in charge of the project from the company and from books and journal. However there were some setbacks that the author have to face in completing
this report. The author hopes that this report will provide good information and beneficial to others
Understanding Adoption and Impact of B2E E-Business Systems: Lessons Learned from the Experience of an Australian University
No full textBusiness-to-employee (B2E) systems are e-business applications that use an intrabusiness network allowing organisations to provide products/services to their employees. These systems have an impact on employee satisfaction and organisational performance. Business literature highlights the benefits that organisations receive from embracing B2E systems. Academic literature has however paid scant attention to the understanding of impact of these systems. Hence, it is not known how and what factors affect the attainment of benefits from B2E systems. This paper analyses the experience of an Australian university in introducing an ESS portal and highlights some lessons. The implications of the findings are discussed. Keywords: E-business, B2E systems, B2E benefits, ESS, case study, Australia 1
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