331 research outputs found
sj-doc-1-rcp-10.1177_14782715221131409 – Supplemental material for Comparative analysis of mRNA and inactivated COVID-19 vaccines: A study from Faisalabad district of Pakistan
No full textSupplemental material, sj-doc-1-rcp-10.1177_14782715221131409 for Comparative analysis of mRNA and inactivated COVID-19 vaccines: A study from Faisalabad district of Pakistan by Syed Ata Ul Munamm, Iftikhar Nadeem, Noor Mahdi, Muhammad Saqlain, Zaid Khalid Rana, Usman Feroze Khatana, Umer Mustansir Bhatty, Visakan Navayogaarajah, Fatimah Mahsal Khan and Masood Ur Rasool in Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh</p
Scenario planning & its manifestation in plans
No full textUrban planning deals with shaping communities, cities and regions with the aim of making them sustainable for future generations. One of the ways to plan for an unexpected future is by using scenario planning technique. This planning method produces a set of structurally different, but plausible futures that highlight outcomes of relevant policies / regulations and helps a community to prepare for the future. While scenario planning efforts are common, the extent to which it affects plans is not well understood.
In this project, I study regional and city-wide plans of Austin and Denver with a view to analyze whether results of scenario planning process (preferred scenarios and ensuing policies and regulations) are incorporated into various planning documents of cities/regions or not? I started the process by reviewing scenario planning exercise of respective cities and regions, followed by review of regional and city plans with an aim to find connections between planning documents and scenario planning effort. It is a narrative account of how scenario planning exercises have helped in making informed decisions to address future concerns through respective plans.
It is found that scenario planning helps in making informed decisions as to how regions and cities want to address and shape an unpredictable future. However, its usage lacks consistency as it is not used uniformly by local governments and organizations within a region. Austin benefits more from scenario exercise as complete process involves interaction between members of the community and representatives from local governing bodies, whereas Denver region predominantly uses it for policy making. Scenario planning is also recommended to be used with consistency within an entire region in developing and updating relevant plans so that there is a uniformity in the complete region as to how it wants to plan for and address the future both at local and regional level. The variation in the employment of this technique among cities / regions may be attributed to several factors including financial constraints, staff resources and non-availability of relevant data for creation of meaningful scenarios.
The limitation of the study is that scenario planning results are hard to assess since they warrant time and implementation of all the prescribed policies / regulations elucidated in local and regional plans. Therefore, evaluation of the results should be carried out after due course of time in consultation with relevant authorities who can comment on implementation on policies.Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2021-08-01The student, Muhammad Usman, accepted the attached license on 2019-07-15 at 17:54.The student, Muhammad Usman, submitted this Thesis for approval on 2019-07-15 at 17:56.This Thesis was approved for publication on 2019-07-16 at 15:21.DSpace SAF Submission Ingestion Package generated from Vireo submission #14329 on 2019-11-26 at 13:05:58Made available in DSpace on 2019-11-26T20:49:30Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 2
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Modelling Value of Time for Trip Chains in Daily Schedules
No full textAbstractThe decision about spending time on an activity, switching to the next activity and transport mode used to travel to the next activity location depends on money value of time; opportunity cost of time at activity. Optimal condition of transition between two activities occurs when their marginal utility of time is equal. The presented framework in this paper models the marginal utility of activity to express the money benefit earned by spending each unit of time at the given activity. The proposed model is generalized for the schedule with any number of activities as contrast to previous studies, where such models were used for schedules with fixed number of activities. This framework can be used to calculate the loss in value of time due decreased activity participation resulting from travel delays
A coordinated Framework for Optimized Charging of EV Fleet in Smart Grid
No full textAbstractElectric vehicles can be sustainable alternative in contrast to conventional fossil fuel powered vehicles only if the green energy is used to power them. Without coordination among electric vehicles and grid operator, it can imbalance the power production and demand. This paper presents an automated coordinated mechanism among EV fleet and the grid operator that plans a charging strategy for electric vehicles while sustaining the grid capacity constraints. The intelligent planner plans the charging strategy at the cheaper moments and keep the vehicle charged enough to complete its scheduled trips It suggests a charging pattern for the electric vehicle by using the time dependent electric prices and available power at the given time slots. It also ensures the cheapest charging cost and fulfills the constraints of battery state of the charge. A central power tracker is also introduced which keeps track of the available and required power at each time slot. According to the current market share of the electric vehicles, a fraction of the daily agendas, created by an operational activity-based model, is used to test the framework. Moreover, an experiment has been set up, it makes use of wind and solar renewable energy to power the vehicles
Application of AIoT in Smart Retailing and Consumer Insights
No full textRapid developments in technology are causing a revolution in retail. In order to remain competitive and enhance the shopping experience for customers, retailers are utilizing new technologies. These technical advancements are helping retailers to stay ahead of the competition, retailers are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) to help them comprehend the millions of data points that are present in their stores and transform them into useful information that will enable them to align the business more quickly and effectively for the required changes. At a staggering CAGR of 21.8%, the smart retail market is expected to rise at a quick pace, from roughly 140.6 billion by 2030. This chapter illustrates how retail establishments can benefit from a potent digital transformation experience through the combination of AI & IoT (AIoT). Additionally, this chapter explores the advantages, difficulties, and prospects of AIoT in consumer insights and smart retailing, emphasizing its influence on the direction of the retail sector
Ghargham Hajiya Kaltume Bulama Gana (The biography of Hajiya Kaltume Bulama Gana)
No full textThe entire document is available for download as a single PDF file. Higher-resolution images may be available upon request. For technical assistance, please contact [email protected]. Fieldwork Team: Dr. Mustapha Hashim Kurfi (Principal Investigator), Hauwa Usman (Local Project Manager), Alhaji Abubakar Maikudi Aishat (General Field Facilitator). Technical Team: Prof. Fallou Ngom (Project Director and former Director of the African Studies Center), and Eleni Castrol (Technical Lead, BU Libraries). These collections on Gender in Nigerian Ajami Manuscripts are copied as part of the African Studies Center’s African Ajami Library. Access Condition and Copyright: These materials are subject to copyright. All rights reserved to the author. For use, distribution or reproduction contact Professor Fallou Ngom ([email protected]). Required Citation: Kurfi, M. H., Hauwa U., Ngom, F., and Castro, E. (2020). African Ajami Library: Gender in Nigerian Ajami Manuscripts. Boston: Boston University Libraries: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/41953. For Inquiries: Please Contact Professor Fallou Ngom ([email protected]).Provenance / Custodial history: This manuscript is owned and authored by Professor Aliyu Muhammad of the Department of Arts, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in Kaduna state, Nigeria. The owner documented and wrote about the life and works of Hajiya Kaltume Bulama Gana. Written in the Mashriqi script, the document is complete and is typed.This document deals with the biography of Hajiya Kaltume Bulama Gana, a Northern Nigerian Muslim woman who is educated in and practicing Islamic arts as a profession. She established a non-profit organization that educates children, including young women and girls affected by the Boko Haram insurgency so that they can become self-reliant and acquire new vocational skills. Written in 2019, this Kanuri Ajami text contains two parts: The first part deals with the life and works of Hajiya Kaltume Bulama Gana, and the second is an interview transcript with her. In the interview, she discusses her non-profit organization, her Herwa Heart of Art Initiative. This part provides details on how she established the organization and her successes and challenges. In the last part of the interview, she discusses how philanthropists and the general public can support her organization in order to use the arts to assist the orphans and children displaced and traumatized by Boko Haram in Borno state and beyond.The contents of this collection were developed with support of the Title VI National Resource Center grant # P015A180164 from the U.S. Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government
The Influence of Al-Ghazzali's Rationality in Islamic Education
No full textThis research is motivated by the need to understand the contribution of Al-Ghazzali's thought in Islamic education, particularly regarding the concept of rationality that integrates reason and revelation. Al-Ghazzali's rationality is considered crucial in addressing the challenges of the modernization of Islamic education, which demands a balance between spiritual and intellectual values. The objective of this study is to examine the influence of Al-Ghazzali's rationality on curriculum development, learning methods, and character formation in Islamic education. The method employed is qualitative research with a library research approach, focusing on content analysis of various relevant primary and secondary sources. Data were collected through documentation techniques and literature studies from books, journals, and scientific articles related to Al-Ghazzali's thought and Islamic education. Data analysis was conducted inductively by grouping main themes that illustrate the relationship between Al-Ghazzali's rationality and Islamic educational practices. The findings indicate that Al-Ghazzali's rationality plays a central role in building the foundation of holistic Islamic education, harmonizing reason and revelation. His thought encourages the use of reflective learning methods and an integrative curriculum that combines religious sciences with general knowledge, while also emphasizing character formation based on Islamic values. In conclusion, the application of Al-Ghazzali's rationality enriches modern Islamic education by balancing the intellectual and spiritual aspects of students. Recommendations for further research include conducting empirical studies to test the direct implementation of Al-Ghazzali's thought in contemporary educational contexts and comprehensively evaluating its impact on the quality of education and student character
The role of 6G in green energy generation
No full textThis chapter explores the potential impact of 6G technology on green energy generation. It outlines the benefits of using 6G in energy generation systems and discusses how 6G-supported edge computing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can revolutionize clean energy generation. It also highlights the role of 6G-based edge computing and AI in smart grids (SGs), and how they can optimize renewable energy generation and management. Additionally, addresses the security challenges that IT-based SGs face and how 6G technology can make them safer and more reliable. Furthermore, the chapter introduces the concept of peer-to-peer (P2P) communication, which is another powerful technology supported by 6G. Finally, it combines the various 6G-supported technologies discussed into a comprehensive SG called the Energy Internet (EI). Overall, this chapter offers insights into the potential of 6G technology to enhance the efficiency and environmental friendliness of energy generation systems, paving the way for greener for a greener and more sustainable energy future
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENDIDIKAN GENERASI MILENIAL TERHADAP UPAYA PERLINDUNGAN PRIVASI DAN DATA PRIBADI DI INTERNET
No full textAktivitas berbagi data adalah hal yang semakin mudah dengan penggunaan internet melalui beragam situs, aplikasi, dan media sosial. Kerapkali, tanpa sadar pengguna mengunggah data pribadinya di Internet dan kemudian baik tanpa diketahui atau diketahui disalahgunakan. Sehingga setiap orang, yang menggunakan internet, perlu mengamankan dan melindungi data pribadinya ketika beraktivitas di internet. Salah satu parameter yang umum digunakan untuk melihat kapasitas seseorang adalah latar belakang pendidikannya. Penelitian ini berupaya melihat apakah ada hubungan tingkat Pendidikan terhadap upaya perlindungan data pribadinya di Internet. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan uji Kruskall Waliis untuk melihat uji beda antar kelompok tingkat Pendidikan tertentu. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tidak terdapat perbedaan signifikan secara statisitik antara tingkat Pendidikan tertentu dengan upaya perlindungan data di Internet. Salah satu indicator yang memiliki pengaruh perbedaan pengambilan keputusan adalah kecenderungan tingkat pendidikan seseorang mempengaruhi tingkat kepeduliannya dalam memberikan informasi data pribadi ketika sedang sign up layanan di internet. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tingkat pendidikan tidak menjadi indikator yang secara statistik berpengaruh terhadap upaya perlindungan data pribadi di Internet.
Pharmacoinformatics approach for investigation of alternative potential hepatitis C virus nonstructural protein 5B inhibitors
No full textMuhammad Usman Mirza,1 Noor-Ul-Huda Ghori,2 Nazia Ikram,3 Abdur Rehman Adil,4 Sadia Manzoor3 1Centre for Research in Molecular Medicine (CRiMM), The University of Lahore, Lahore, 2Atta-ur-Rehman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, 3Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IMBB), The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan; 4Centre for Excellence in Molecular Biology (CEMB), The University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan Abstract: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is one of the major viruses affecting the world today. It is a highly variable virus, having a rapid reproduction and evolution rate. The variability of genomes is due to hasty replication catalyzed by nonstructural protein 5B (NS5B) which is also a potential target site for the development of anti-HCV agents. Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration approved sofosbuvir as a novel oral NS5B inhibitor for the treatment of HCV. Unfortunately, it is much highlighted for its pricing issues. Hence, there is an urgent need to scrutinize alternate therapies against HCV that are available at affordable price and do not have associated side effects. Such a need is crucial especially in underdeveloped countries. The search for various new bioactive compounds from plants is a key part of pharmaceutical research. In the current study, we applied a pharmacoinformatics-based approach for the identification of active plant-derived compounds against NS5B. The results were compared to docking results of sofosbuvir. The lead compounds with high-binding ligands were further analyzed for pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters based on in silico absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET) profile. The results showed the potential alternative lead compounds that can be developed into commercial drugs having high binding energy and promising ADMET properties. Keywords: hepatitis C, NS5B inhibitors, molecular docking, AutoDock Vina, ADMET, sofosbuvir, phytochemical
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