162 research outputs found
An empirical investigation of Advanced Manufacturing Technology investment patterns: evidence from a developing country
No full textAdvanced manufacturing technology (AMT) investment patterns in developing countries is in need of further investigation, particularly in the light of the conflicting evidence from the literature. This paper provides new evidence on AMT investment patterns from the Turkish automotive industry and develops a taxonomy by exploring the relationships between AMT investment patterns, ownership structure, firm size and performance. Analysis of industry survey data suggests the existence of three groups with different AMT investment strategies. Results suggest that AMT investment patterns are not only significantly correlated with firm performance or ownership, but also reveals significant differences in manufacturing performance across investment patterns. (C) 2013 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.Selcuk University Scientific Research Project Fund (BAP)Thanks are due to two reviewers for their valuable comments. In carrying out this research, the third author has been supported by the Selcuk University Scientific Research Project Fund (BAP)
Language Features of the Epic "BULBUL VA GUL"(Nightingale and Flower)
No full textIn this article the linguistic features of the epic "Bulbul va Gul" (Nightingale and Flower) written by Salahiddin Salahi, who lived in the 18th century, are discussed, in particular, the image tools used in the work, monologue, dialogue, proverb, antonym, synonym, repetition, and the language of the author and character. This shows the poet's ability to use the lexical layers of the language. In addition, with the help of this article, we can get information about the state of the literary language of the 18th century
Distribution of Pycnonotidae at Padang Chong Forest Reserve, Perak
No full textThere is not much information on avifauna especially Pycnonotidae at Padang Chong Forest Reserve (PCFR). Therefore, the main objective of this study is to identify and document species from Pycnonotidae family at PCFR. A total of five sampling sessions were carried out from June to November 2022. Surveys were carried out at two plots along the gradient from the border of PCFR namely Plot 1 (500 m) and Plot 2 (1 km) each plot consist of transect line 100 m x 100 m (1 ha). Ten mist nets were deployed at each plot for five consecutive days per sampling session. Binoculars and cameras were aided for observation purposes. As a result, a total of 25 individuals from 9 species were recorded where 10 individuals (Plot 1) and 15 individuals (Plot 2) respectively. Species, Grey-bellied Bulbul were mostly recorded (8 individuals), followed by Spectacled Bulbul and Hairy-backed Bulbul (5 individuals), Grey-cheeked Bulbul (2 individuals), and Buff-vented Bulbul, Stripe-throated Bulbul, Cream-vented Bulbul, Black-headed Bulbul, and Olive-winged Bulbul are recorded one individual. Based on the species accumulative curve, the species composition is not reaching the plateau which indicates more sampling sessions are needed for Pycnonotidae at PCFR. In Plot 1, two bulbul species were recorded namely Spectacled Bulbul (LC) and the Grey-cheeked Bulbul (VU). In Plot 2 recorded the presence of Buff-vented Bulbul (NT), Stripe-throated Bulbul (LC), Cream-vented Bulbul (LC), and Hairy-backed Bulbul (LC). PCFR plays its role in providing a habitat for avifauna and resources to survive. Therefore, conservation efforts must be taken immediately to ensure this reserve is preserved and conserved
Distribution of Pycnonotidae at Padang Chong Forest Reserve, Perak
No full textThere is not much information on avifauna especially Pycnonotidae at Padang Chong Forest Reserve (PCFR). Therefore, the main objective of this study is to identify and document species from Pycnonotidae family at PCFR. A total of five sampling sessions were carried out from June to November 2022. Surveys were carried out at two plots along the gradient from the border of PCFR namely Plot 1 (500 m) and Plot 2 (1 km) each plot consist of transect line 100 m x 100 m (1 ha). Ten mist nets were deployed at each plot for five consecutive days per sampling session. Binoculars and cameras were aided for observation purposes. As a result, a total of 25 individuals from 9 species were recorded where 10 individuals (Plot 1) and 15 individuals (Plot 2) respectively. Species, Grey-bellied Bulbul were mostly recorded (8 individuals), followed by Spectacled Bulbul and Hairy-backed Bulbul (5 individuals), Grey-cheeked Bulbul (2 individuals), and Buff-vented Bulbul, Stripe-throated Bulbul, Cream-vented Bulbul, Black-headed Bulbul, and Olive-winged Bulbul are recorded one individual. Based on the species accumulative curve, the species composition is not reaching the plateau which indicates more sampling sessions are needed for Pycnonotidae at PCFR. In Plot 1, two bulbul species were recorded namely Spectacled Bulbul (LC) and the Grey-cheeked Bulbul (VU). In Plot 2 recorded the presence of Buff-vented Bulbul (NT), Stripe-throated Bulbul (LC), Cream-vented Bulbul (LC), and Hairy-backed Bulbul (LC). PCFR plays its role in providing a habitat for avifauna and resources to survive. Therefore, conservation efforts must be taken immediately to ensure this reserve is preserved and conserved
Nur-i-Afshan V.50 no.46 November 1922
No full textContents: G̲h̲azal [Poetry] by Ḥashmatulláh - G̲h̲azal [Poetry] by T̤ālib Ḥaidarābādī - Muḥabat [Poetry] by Mīr Karīmuddīn Barq - Āvāz-i Kalīsiyā’ - Shak̲h̲ṣī pīyāle [Article] by Minat, Ke. En. - Yasuʼ Masīḥ apne āp ko nahīṉ bacā saktā : Yasuʼ Masīḥ ke K̲h̲udā ne use bacne ke liʼe nahīṉ bhejā thā [Article] - Ḥaqīqī Masīḥiyat aur Islām kā rishtah [Article] - Bulbul-i Hind kī navāsanjī : ʻaurton̲ ke ḥuqūq kī zabardast ḥimāyat [Article] - Mār āstīn [Story] - K̲h̲abrain̲ [News]
This volume of Nur-i-Afshan published weekly on Fridays from Lahore
Human Action Recognition Based on DMMs, HOGs and Contourlet Transform
No full textThis paper proposes a framework for recognizing human actions from depth video sequences by designing a novel feature descriptor based on Depth Motion Maps (DMMs), Contourlet Transform (CT) and Histogram of Oriented Gradients (HOGs). First, CT is implemented on the generated DMMs of a depth video sequence and then HOGs are computed for each contourlet sub-band. Finally, the concatenation of these HOG features is used as a feature descriptor for the depth video sequence. With this new feature descriptor, the l(2)-regularized collaborative representation classifier is utilized to recognize human actions. The experimental results on Microsoft Research Action3D dataset demonstrate that our proposed method can achieve the state-of-the-art performance for human action recognition due to the precise feature extraction of contourlet transform on the DMMs.EICPCI-S(ISTP)[email protected]
A new model of continuous improvement in Total quality management from an Islamic perspective
No full textFixation and storage of carbon in silvopastoriles systems and economic competitiveness in Matiguás, Nicaragua
No full textTesis (M. Sc) -- CATIE, Turrialba (Costa Rica), 2002106 páginas19 ilustraciones, 26 tablasReferencias inician en la página 106Con el objetivo de estimar la capacidad de almacenamiento de carbono y la contribución en la competitividad económica de las fincas ganaderas, se estudiaron sistemas silvopastoriles de pastos nativos (Hyparrhenia ruffa, Paspalum notatum y Paspalum virgatum) y pastos mejorados (Brachiaria brizantha, Panicum maximum, Cynodon dactilon) asociados con árboles dispersos (más de 15 especies) y áreas de regeneración natural dentro de las fincas (tacotales con edades entre 5-20 años). La investigación se realizó en fincas privadas cuyos tamaños oscilaron entre 10-300 ha-1, el sitio está ubicado en las partes bajas (200-400 MONnm) de la micro-cuenca del Río Bulbul, en el municipio de Matiguás, Nicaragua. Las coordenadas del municipio son 85°27' N y 12°50' W. Las precipitaciones de la zona oscilan entre los 1200 a 1800 mm año-1, de los cuales más del 80 por ciento se da en el período de mayo a diciembre, y un período seco se presenta en los meses de enero a abril. La temperatura media anual es de 27°C.With the objective to estimate the storage capacity of carbon and the contribution in the economic competitiveness of the cattle farm, silvopastoral systeMON of native grasses (Hyparrhenia ruffa, Paspalum notatum and Paspalum virgatum) and improved grasses (Brachiaria brizantha, Panicum maximum, Cynodon dactylon) associated with dispersed trees (more than 15 species) and areas of natural regeneration on the farMON (tacotales with ages among 5-20 years) were studied. The investigation was carried out in private farMON which sizes oscillated among 10-300 ha-1, located in the low parts (200-400 MONnm) of the micro-watershed of the Bulbul River, in the municipality of Matiguás, Nicaragua. The coordinates of the municipality are 85°27' N and 12°50' W. The precipitations in the area oscillate among 1200 to 1800 mm año-1, it has a rainy period of May to December (80 percent), and a dry period from January to April. The annual half temperature is of 27°C
Quantifying market prevalence, abundance, and suitable habitats of bulbuls in Java, Indonesia
No full textThe prevalence of bulbuls in the Indonesian cage bird trade raises concerns about its impact on their distributions and, consequently, the ecological balance. This study delves into the trade dynamics of bulbuls, examining their market prevalence and its correlation with their abundance in the wild and their suitable habitats. We conducted bird market surveys across Java, supplemented by online trade surveys to ascertain market prevalence. Concurrently, we collected bulbul's presence data from three databases and field surveys from 2018 to 2023. We used a Random Forest algorithm to predict the suitable habitats for bulbuls. The findings revealed that 20 bulbul species, comprising 11 native and 9 non-native to Java, were encountered in 20 bird markets, totalling 35,715 individuals. Sooty-headed (Pycnonotus aurigaster) and yellow-vented (P. goiavier) bulbuls, both Least Concern, dominated the field-RAI (Relative Abundance Index) and trade-RAI. Notably, rare species such as the straw-headed bulbul (P. zeylanicus, Critically Endangered) and extirpated from Java, were present in markets. We found no relationship between the field-RAI and the trade-RAI, suggesting that all species were sought after regardless of their abundance. However, we found that threatened species face over-harvesting based on the ratio between trade-RAI and field-RAI. A significant portion of predicted suitable habitats for resident species fell outside bird-friendly areas. Urgent intervention measures, targeting small-scale agroforestry landowners and key sites for population protection, are imperative to mitigate the potential ecological consequences of the bulbul trade and ensure their continued contribution to tropical ecosystem health
In Vitro Sensitivity of Three Bladder Carcinoma Cell Lines to Diflouromethylornithine and Methylglyoxal Bis-Guanyl-Hydrazone
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