1,073 research outputs found
Correction to: Rare variants in KDR, encoding VEGF Receptor 2, are associated with tetralogy of Fallot (Genetics in Medicine, (2021), 23, 10, (1952-1960), 10.1038/s41436-021-01212-y)
No full textDue to a processing error the author’s Doris Škorić-Milosavljević, Najim Lahrouchi, Alex V. Postma, Connie R. Bezzina were assigned to affiliation 38. However, affiliation 38 does not exist. In addition, the affiliations of Najim Lahrouchi, Elisabeth M. Lodder, and Connie R. Bezzina should be number 1 instead of number 2. The correct affiliation is Department of Clinical and Experimental Cardiology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The original article has been corrected
Nový přístup ke sčítání lidu, domů a bytů v Libérii: Od tradičního přístupu ke kombinovanému přístupu
No full textThis thesis aims to define the future of population statistics in Liberia by providing a roadmap on how Liberia could leverage on the experiences of other nations to transition from a traditional-based census to a combined approach. It is the view of the author that the Combined Census approach would not only improve the quality of population statistics in Liberia but is also a cost-saving method for Liberia, especially as a poor and underdeveloped nation.Tato práce si klade za cíl definovat budoucnost populační statistiky v Libérii poskytnutím plánu, jak by Libérie mohla využít zkušeností jiných národů k přechodu od tradičního sčítání lidu k kombinovanému přístupu. Autor je toho názoru, že přístup kombinovaného sčítání by nejen zlepšil kvalitu statistik populace v Libérii, ale je také metodou úspory nákladů pro Libérii, zejména jako chudý a málo rozvinutý národ
Audio Discussion with Mr. Alex Lennie, Mrs. Barbara Ashacker and Mr. Frank Falconer
No full textAudio - Mr. Alex Lennie, Mrs. Barbara Ashacker and Mr. Frank Falconer reminisce about various Athabasca locals including: Bill Ross, the Rennisons, the Gosselins, Al Sharp's Blacksmith Shop, the Lessard's house and the Gullions. Mr. Lennie tells a story of Mike Thorne capturing a murderer at Ross Creek by Tofield in 1910-11. They also recollect stories of the coronation of George V in 1910General Conversation, difficult to pick out any theme
Towards better gameplay in educational computer games: a PhD thesis
No full textThere is currently a notable amount of research suggesting that educators should use computer games as part of their teaching. Most of this research suggests why games should be used choosing very specific example games, or making broad sweeping statements about gaming as a whole. But very little of the research explains how these games should be used. What features should be present in the game? Do these features change depending on a given learning outcome? Do they change depending on the type of game? This thesis begins by compiling a prospective set of required features for an educational game, taken from literature on Learning Environments, as well as the requirements of different learning styles. This requirement set is cross-referenced with an overview of some typical, commercially available games, to show that such games are capable of meeting these requirements. This preliminary list is used in two investigations: the first explores how well the chosen features are offered by a series of current educational mini-games; the second shows how different requirements are offered by different commercially-available computer game genres. The results of these investigations are used to refine the list, before carrying out a user survey to identify the important features offered by different game genres, and to determine whether game quality improves as more of the features are met. The survey results show that some key requirements separate the genres significantly, while others were consistent across all genres. In addition, there is a positive correlation between each feature offered, and the overall user enjoyment of the game. The thesis concludes with a proposed framework of game genres and features, to assist in the design and selection of games for a given educational scenario, as well as some suggestions for future work
Multi-Objective Calibration For Agent-Based Models
No full textAgent-based modelling is already proving to be an immensely useful tool for scientific and industrial modelling applications. Whilst the building of such models will always be something between an art and a science, once a detailed model has been built, the process of parameter calibration should be performed as precisely as possible. This task is often made difficult by the proliferation of model parameters with non-linear interactions. In addition to this, these models generate a large number of outputs, and their ‘accuracy’ can be measured by many different, often conflicting, criteria. In this paper we demonstrate the use of multi-objective optimisation tools to calibrate just such an agent-based model. We use an agent-based model of a financial market as an exemplar and calibrate the model using a multi-objective genetic algorithm. The technique is automated and requires no explicit weighting of criteria prior to calibration. The final choice of parameter set can be made after calibration with the additional input of the domain expert
PR-технологии продвижения предприятия индустрии красоты и здоровья (на примере компании Alex fitness в Санкт-Петербурге)
No full textАннотация выпускной квалификационной работы Козловой Екатерины «РR-технологии продвижения предприятия индустрии красоты и здоровья (на примере компании «Alex fitness» в городе Санкт-Петербурге)» Н. рук. – Шишкин Дмитрий Павлович, канд. философ. наук Кафедра связей с общественностью в бизнесе СПбГУ Очная форма обучения Данная дипломная работа направлена на изучение процесса PR-продвижения фитнес клуба на примере сети клубов Alex fitness. Актуальность исследования определяется возрастающей ролью для общества индустрии красоты и здоровья и перспективами развития данной отрасли. Целью является описание комплекса интегрированных коммуникаций индустрии красоты и здоровья на примере сети фитнес клубов и выявление специфики PR-коммуникаций в фитнес-индустрии на примере Alex fitness. Для достижения данной цели автором были поставлены и решены следующие задачи: произвести анализ рынка красоты и здоровья; определить целевую аудиторию индустрии красоты и здоровья; обозначить современные тренды индустрии красоты и здоровья; определить тенденции и перспективы отрасли; изучить коммуникационную деятельность субъекта сферы фитнес-клуба Санкт-Петербурга Alex fitness; проанализировать документы фитнес клубов Санкт-Петербурга. Объект исследования — PR-коммуникации, применяемые в индустрии красоты и здоровья. Предмет исследования — PR-технологии, приемы, методы, используемые в построении данных коммуникаций на примере компании Alex fitness. Теоретической и методологической базой для исследования послужили, во-первых, работы специалистов в области связей с общественностью Д.П. Шишкина, Д.П. Гавры, Ж.А. Романовича, С.Л. Калачёва, О.Г. Филатовой и, во-вторых, работы по менеджменту и маркетингу, касающиеся деятельности фитнес клубов (Е.В.Пантелеева, В.В.Алёшин, В.Е.Борилкевич, В.И.Григорьев, В.И.Жолдак). Эмпирическую базу исследования составили статистические данные и PR-источники Alex fitness, медиатексты в региональных СМИ об Alex fitness, а также материалы качественных и количественных исследований, проведенных автором работы (экспертные интервью, анализ внутренних документов и включенное наблюдение). Структуру работы составляет введение, 2 теоретических главы, практическая глава, заключение, библиографический список, приложения.Abstract of the graduation paper by Kozlova Ekaterina "RR-technology promotion of enterprises of the industry of beauty and health (on the example of the company "Alex fitness" in the city of Saint Petersburg)" Scientific adviser – Shishkin Dmitry Pavlovich, Cand. philosopher. Sciences Department of public relations in business, St. Petersburg state University Full-time education This thesis aims to study the process PR-promotion of the fitness club on the example of a network of clubs Alex fitness. The relevance of the study is due to the increasing role for companies of the beauty industry and health and development prospects of the industry. The aim is to describe the complex integrated communications industry of beauty and health on the example network of fitness clubs and the detection of the specificity of PR-communications in the fitness industry on the example of Alex fitness. To achieve this aim, the author has formulated and solved the following goals: to analyze the market of beauty and health; to identify the target audience of the industry of beauty and health; to identify contemporary trends of the industry of beauty and health; identify trends and prospects of the industry; to study the communication activity of the subject of the scope of the fitness-club of Saint-Petersburg Alex fitness; analyze the documents of fitness clubs in St. Petersburg. The object of research — the PR communications used in the industry of beauty and health. The subject of research — the PR-technologies, techniques and methods used in the construction of data communications in the example company Alex fitness. Theoretical and methodological basis of the study were, first, the work of specialists in the field of public relations D. P. Shishkina, D. P. Gavra, J. A. R., S. L. Kalachev, O. G. Filatova, and second, work on management and marketing, concerning the activities of fitness clubs (E. V. Panteleev, V. V. Aleshin, V. E., Borisevich, V. I. Grigoriev, V. I. Zholdak). The empirical basis of research was statistics and PR sources, Alex fitness, the media texts in the regional media about the Alex fitness, as well as materials qualitative and quantitative research conducted by the author (expert interviews, analysis of internal documents and participant observation). The project is structured in a following way: introduction, 2 theoretical chapters and practical chapter, conclusion, bibliography, applications
Rubanick v. Witco Chemical Corp. and Landrigan v. Celotex Corp.: The Admissibility of Expert Testimony in Toxic Tort Litigation
No full textIn toxic tort litigation, plaintiffs must ordinarily establish causation through the use of expert testimony. This paper provides a discussion and analysis of the New Jersey Supreme Court\u27s decisions in Rubanick v. Witco Chemical Corp. and Landrigan v. Celotex Corp., which broaden the standard governing the admissibility of expert testimony in toxic tort litigation. The author begins with a discussion of the general acceptance standard and the cases leading up to Rubanick and Landrigan. Next, the author analyzes and discusses the Rubanick and Landrigan decisions, and the split between the federal circuits as to whether district courts should actively or passively review expert testimony. The author concludes by stating that other jurisdictions should follow the Rubanick and Landrigan holdings in determining the admissibility of scientific theories of causation in toxic tort litigation
Collected Papers (Papers of Mathematics or Applied Mathematics), Volume V
No full textThis volum includes 37 papers of mathematics or applied mathematics written by the author alone or in collaboration with the following co-authors: Cătălin Barbu, Mihály Bencze, Octavian Cira, Marian Niţu, Ion Pătraşcu, Mircea E. Şelariu, Rajan Alex, Xingsen Li, Tudor Păroiu, Luige Vlădăreanu, Victor Vlădăreanu, Ştefan Vlăduţescu, Yingjie Tian, Mohd Anasri, Lucian Căpitanu, Valeri Kroumov, Kimihiro Okuyama, Gabriela Tonţ, A. A. Adewara, Manoj K. Chaudhary, Mukesh Kumar, Sachin Malik, Alka Mittal, Neetish Sharma, Rakesh K. Shukla, Ashish K. Singh, Jayant Singh, Rajesh Singh, V.V. Singh, Hansraj Yadav, Amit Bhaghel, Dipti Chauhan, V. Christianto, Priti Singh, and Dmitri Rabounski
The Author Was Not an Author: The Copyright Interests of Photographic Subjects from Wilde to Garcia
No full textToward the end of his dissent in the Ninth Circuit’s en banc opinion in Garcia v. Google, Judge Alex Kozinski remarked that “[w]hen modern works, such as films or plays, are produced, contributors will often create separate, copyrightable works as part of the process.” Judge Kozinski’s characterization of plays (or even films) as “modern works” opens the door to an examination of that claim with respect to another genre of “modern work[]”: the photograph
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