372 research outputs found
Intel Corp. v. Hamidi: Tresspas to Chattels, the Internet\u27s Greatest Antagonist?
No full textThis Casenote examines the recent California Court of Appeals decision in Intel Corp. v. Hamidi and argues that by departing from the strict common law requirements and upholding a permanent injunction on the grounds of trespass to chattels, the court destroyed the elements and reasons that underlie the tort of trespass to chattels, in essence creating a new tort. The author argues that in doing so the court rejected the traditional definition of trespass to chattels and paved the way for absurd judicial results that have the potential to result in enormous adverse consequences
A descriptive study of the decision processes used by managers from small and medium-sized enterprises whether to participate in government-sponsored training programs in Malaysia
No full textThis study described the decision processes used by managers from small-medium enterprises (SMEs) whether to participate in government-sponsored training programs in Malaysia. Research discovered that SMEs are critical for a nation’s economic development, and training programs provided by governments can help promote the productivity of organizations. However, research revealed that the level of participation for SMEs is relatively low. Until now, there is limited information about how managers of SMEs make decisions about whether to send their employees to government-sponsored training programs, which potentially help the organization. Thus, decision processes of managers were the focus of this study, offering to provide an in-depth understanding of phenomena. This understanding is vital for the policy developments made by selected government agencies entrusted to assist with the development of SMEs via the provision of training programs. Moreover, Bounded Rationality Theory provided a theoretical framework for this study of small and medium enterprises in a city in East Malaysia.
Six research questions guided this study. The study used the methods of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis outlined by Willig (2013). Eight respondents contributed to the study. Data collection was conducted in two phases. The first phase involved an in-depth individual semi-structured interview. The second phase involved a group discussion. Four SME managers were involved in the group session. Data were supplemented by the author’s field notes and reflective journal. Data were analyzed using the guidelines outlined by Willig’s (2013) IPA approach. Each research question was answered and discussed. Based on these findings, policy implications, suggestions and limitations of the study were discussed.Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2021-05-01The student, Hana Hamidi, accepted the attached license on 2019-04-11 at 21:08.The student, Hana Hamidi, submitted this Dissertation for approval on 2019-04-11 at 21:25.This Dissertation was approved for publication on 2019-04-15 at 11:21.DSpace SAF Submission Ingestion Package generated from Vireo submission #13573 on 2019-08-22 at 15:05:57Made available in DSpace on 2019-08-23T20:35:51Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 3
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Investigation of robotic welding process by using RobotStudio™5.10 and ABB robot / Shahfuan Hanif Ahmad Hamidi
No full textThis project discussed about the investigation of robotic welding using RobotStudio™5.10 Software and ABB Robot. In this project there are two approaches that have been taken, simulation and execution. In simulation, there are several steps need to be carried out. Those are CAD modeling, layout arrangement, and rapid programming which are available on RobotStudio™5.10 Software. The author makes some study cases on this software on basic understanding for the readers. The study cases are including simple geometry for generating rapid program, I/O programming where in creating signal with other devices and advanced rapid programming by creating new movement function. In execution approach, the author executes a rapid programming directly to ABB robot. These activities required some preparation before, during, and after execution. Therefore, the author used example of ship panel structure to adapt all the preparation that need to be carried out. This example is documented together with the suitable welding parameter. In conclusion, by reading this book, readers should have general ideas of basic fundamental in applying in simulation and execution of robotic. They also know about the advantages of the software and the robot itself
Health services financing and delivery: analysis of policy options for Dubai, United Arab Emirates
No full textSamer Hamidi School of Health and Environmental Studies, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Introduction: A national health account (NHA) provides a systematic approach to mapping the flow of health sector funds within a specified health system over a defined time period. This article attempts to present a profile of health system financing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates using data from NHAs, and to compare the functional structures of financing schemes in Dubai with schemes in Qatar and selected member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Methods: The author analyzed secondary data published in NHAs of Dubai and Qatar and data collected by the OECD countries and publicly available from Eurostat (Statistical Office of the European Union) of 25 OECD countries for comparative analysis. All health financing indicators used were as defined in the international System of Health Accounts (SHA). Results: In Dubai, spending on inpatient care was the highest-costing component, with 30% of current health expenditures (CHE). Spending on outpatient care was the second highest-costing component and accounted for about 23% of the CHE. Household spending accounted for about 22% of CHE (equivalent to US$187 per capita), compared to an average of 20% of CHE of OECD countries. Dubai spent 0.02% of CHE on long-term care, compared to an average of 11% of CHE of OECD countries. Dubai spent about 6% of CHE on prevention and public health services, compared to an average of 3.2% of CHE of OECD countries. Conclusion: The findings point to potential opportunities for growth and improvement in several health policy issues in Dubai, including increasing focus and funding of preventive services; shifting from inpatient care to day surgery, outpatient, and home-based services and strengthening long-term care; and introducing cost-containment measures for pharmaceuticals. More investment in the translation of NHA data into policy is suggested for future researchers. Keywords: health finance schemes, health delivery, health polic
Modeling System Dynamics in Computational Thinking Integration Using Causal Loop Diagrams
No full textSystem dynamics provides a valuable framework for analyzing the complexities of a system over time. Using causal loop diagrams (CLDs), this study identifies two feedback mechanisms in the context of integrating computational thinking (CT) into education, focusing on leverage points such as coding-centric curricula and teacher competence development. The modeling shows how reinforcing and balancing feedback loops shape system behavior, demonstrating that interventions like coding-based approaches can deliver immediate benefits but risk hindering the long-term development of broader CT skills applicable to interdisciplinary problem-solving. The study enhances the analysis by uncovering patterns emerging from system dynamics, including the constraints limiting growth, reliance on symptomatic solutions, unintended consequences of quick fixes, and the prioritization of successful areas at the expense of others. These patterns highlight the importance of addressing foundational issues, such as teacher training and comprehensive curriculum design, to avoid overshadowing other critical goals of CT applications in interdisciplinary fields. By synthesizing CLDs, the study showcases the circular interactions between variables and the diverse dynamics influencing CT education, offering insights into potential scenarios and storylines for integrating CT into education systems
Perancangan Institut Kaligrafi Islam Internasional al-Hamidi di Jombang: Tema calligraphy as architecture
No full textINDONESIA:
Kaligrafi adalah seni yang dihargai paling tinggi di dalam kebudayaan Islam. Ini karena perannya yang signifikan dalam melukiskan firman Allah. Adapun perintah Allah akan pentingnya menulis di dalam Al-Qur’an disampaikan dengan tegas dalam surat al-‘Alaq ayat 1-5. Kaligrafi memiliki aspek-aspek ruhaniyah yang mengarahkan transendensi ketauhidan karena mampu mendekatkan diri kepada sang pencipta. Aspek ruhaniyah adalah kesatuan dari seni kaligrafi yang melekat pada setiap penulisnya. Sehingga peran kaligrafi sangat penting dalam pembentukan karakter penulisnya. Hal inilah yang membuat pendidikan kaligrafi penting, selain untuk melestarikan kebudayaan Islam juga penting membentuk pribadi berakhlakul karimah. Perancangan Institut Kaligrafi Islam Internasional Al-hamidi ini berfungsi untuk mewadahi para pecinta kaligrafi untuk tetap menjaga seni yang murni dari Islam ini. Institut ini mewadahi pendidikan dan pembelajaran kaligrafi secara mendalam yang diperuntukkan untuk mahasiwa yang menempuh pendidikan akademik untuk memperoleh keprofesionalitas di bidang kaligrafi. Pemilihan lokasi di Jombang yang dikenal sebagai kota santri merupakan lokasi yang strategis karena banyak sekali pondok pesantren yang mengajarkan ilmu agama sehingga banyak minat dan bakat di bidang kaligrafi yang mendukung adanya institut ini.
Calligraphy As Architecture digunakan untuk menghadirkan ruh kaligrafi ke dalam arsitektur. Prinsip-prinsip kaligrafi meliputi Tawfiyah, Itman, Ikmal, Isyba’ dan Irsal di interpretasikan ke dalam arsitektur untuk mewujudkan kesatuan Antara arsitektur dan kaligrafi. Konsep yang digunakan adalah titik dan garis dimana titik dan garis adalah elemen penting di dalam kaligrafi yang mempengaruhi kaidah dalam penulisan kaligrafi. Titik dan garis di jadikan acuan dalam penulisan kaligrafi sesuai kaidahnya. Pentingnya elemen titik dan garis dalam kaligrafi, elemen ini juga penting di dalam arsitektur. Dimana keduanya saling berkaitan. Dengan menerapkan kelima prinsip kaligrafi ke dalam arsitektur maka konsep titik dan garis dapat tersampaikan untuk mengimplementasikan Calligraphy As Architecture.
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Calligraphy is the art of the highest valued in Islamic culture. This is because a significant role in delineating the word of God. As for the importance of God's command post in the Qur'an emphatically conveyed in a letter al-'Alaq verses 1-5. Calligraphy has aspects that direct spirit of monotheism transcendence of being able to get closer to The Creator. Spiritual aspect is the unity of the art of calligraphy is attached to each author. So the role of calligraphy is very important in shaping the character of the author. This makes an important calligraphy education, in addition to preserving Islamic culture are also important personal form a good personality. Designing Institute of the International Islamic Calligraphy Al-Hamidi serves to accommodate the calligraphy lovers to keep the pure art of Islam. Institute embodies education and learning calligraphy in depth that cater to students who take academic education to obtain professionalism in the field of calligraphy. The choice of location in Jombang, known as the city of the students is a strategic location because a lot of boarding schools that teach the science of religion so much interest and talent in the field of calligraphy that supports the existence of this institute.
Calligraphy As Architecture is used to bring the spirit of calligraphy into architecture. The principles of calligraphy include Tawfiyah, Itman, Ikmal, Isyba 'and Irsal interpreted into architecture to realize the unity between architecture and calligraphy. The concept is used and the point where the line of dots and dashes is an important element in influencing the rules of calligraphy writing calligraphy. Dots and lines made reference in accordance calligraphy writing the rule. The importance of point and line elements in calligraphy, is also an important element in the architecture. Where both are interrelated. By applying the five principles of calligraphy into the architecture, the concept of points and lines can be delivered to implement Calligraphy As Architecture
Evidence from the national health account: the case of Dubai
No full textSamer Hamidi School of Health and Environmental Studies, Hamadan Bin Mohammad Smart University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Introduction: National health accounts (NHAs) provide useful information to aid in understanding the health care financing system. This article aims to present a profile of health system financing in Dubai using data from the NHA. We also aim to compare the provider structure of financing schemes in Dubai with those of the State of Qatar and selected Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries. Methods: The author analyzed secondary data published in NHAs for Dubai and Qatar, and data collected by the OECD countries and publicly available from the Statistical Office of the European Union (Eurostat), for 25 OECD countries for comparative analysis. All health financing measures used are as defined in the international System of Health Accounts (SHA). Results: In Dubai, only 33% of current health expenditure (CHE) is funded by the government. However, the public sector is the main source of health funding in Qatar and most OECD countries, with an average of 79% and 72%, respectively. Households in Dubai spent about 22% of CHE, equivalent to an average US$187 per capita, ranking the highest among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and compared with 20% of CHE across OECD countries. Hospitals in Dubai accounted for 48% of CHE, which is much higher than Qatar (40%) and the OECD average (36%). Conclusion: The Dubai health care financing system differs substantially from that in OECD countries, as it is more private oriented. The findings point to several potential opportunities for growth and improvement. Policy areas that may be addressed using the information presented in this article are broad and include the following: shift from hospital care to ambulatory and day care, sustainability of health finance, shift the cost of health care to the private sector, introduce cost-containment measures, revise payment systems for health providers, and produce subnational accounts for non-communicable diseases. More investment in the translation of national health account data into policy is suggested for future researchers. Keywords: Dubai, health finance, health account, health expenditure
Towards a sustainable, quality and affordable Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine for every child in the world
No full textHaemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine is a safe and effective vaccine that can prevent meningitis and pneumonia caused by Hib disease. Hib vaccine is recommended for all children under 5 years. Despite the availability of safe and effective Hib vaccines since early 1987, Gambia was the only low-income country that had introduced Hib vaccine in its national immunization program. In 2000 it was reported that the disease accounted for about eight million illnesses each year resulting in approximately 400,000 deaths of children aged 1-59 months almost all in low-income countries . The introduction of Hib vaccines in these countries was limited because of the relatively high price of the vaccine and limited availability. Further, many countries lack information on the disease burden and consequently on the costeffectiveness of the vaccine. To address this problem the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (Rijksinstituut voor Volksgezondheid en Milieu, RIVM, in Bilthoven, The Netherlands) decided in 1998 to help emerging vaccine manufacturers in gaining access to Hib technology through technology transfer and thereby contributing to a sustainable supply of affordable Hib vaccines to low- and middle-income countries and to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in reducing child mortality. There was no need to develop an in-house Hib vaccine for the Dutch population, as an imported Hib vaccine was already being used for years in the Dutch national immunization program. So the decision to develop a Hib vaccine was solely for technology transfer to local manufacturers (chapter 2). The Hib technology developed by RIVM was successfully transferred to Biological E (BE, India), Serum Institute of India (SII, India), Bio Farma (Indonesia) and Shanghai Institute of Biological Products (SIBP, China). The technology transfer to SIBP was facilitated by Glovax (Korea). All four partners were able to implement the process in their facilities. SII succeeded in obtaining a marketing license for their Hib vaccines in 2007 and BE was able to WHO prequalify a pentavalent vaccine including Hib in 2011. Several Hib vaccines produced by SII are now also WHO prequalified. Bio Farma decided in 2009 to use a different conjugation technology from the one transferred by RIVM/NVI1 and has licensed its Hib vaccine in 2013. Technology transfer to SIBP started in 2006, till date SIBP didn’t commercialize Hib vaccine, as the Chinese authorities decided not to allow clinical studies using this Hib vaccine since there are already sufficient other public institutes producing Hib vaccines locally. RIVM succeeded in developing an innovative, scalable, non-infringing (patents and proprietary technology), simple and affordable process for the production of quality Hib vaccines (chapter 3). The process was developed based on public information and prior knowledge on conjugate vaccines. Further, additional experiments were performed in order to support the choices made during the process development and to decide on the critical quality parameters. Recently a predictive mathematical model was developed for the Hib process. This model helped to evaluate the existing process and to study possibilities for process optimization. Besides the process and all related quality control tests, additional immuno assays were developed in order to support the development of the new Hib conjugate vaccine (chapter 4). The immuno assays developed by RIVM/NVI were very helpful during process development. All these test methods were transferred to the partners as part of the technology transfer package. Besides for the purpose of process implementation and scale up some ELISA methods were used by technology transfer partners for lot release purpose, after proper qualification and validation. The technology transfer package included all documentation related to the process, quality control tests, raw materials and equipment specifications, materials (e.g. seed lot and reference samples) and (pre)clinical data (chapter 5). The preclinical study was performed by RIVM/NVI on a clinical lot produced in close collaboration between Bio Farma (the first Hib technology transfer partner) and RIVM/NVI. Many lessons were learned during the development and technology transfer of the new Hib conjugate vaccine (chapter 6). The technology transfer partners who have used this Hib technology have made a considerable contribution to ensure sustainable supply of affordable Hib vaccines worldwide. Serum Institute of India (SII) made pentavalent vaccine (DTP-HepB-Hib) available to GAVI for 1.19,- per dose starting from 2013. SII and BE are committed to supply about 600 Million doses of this vaccine in the coming years to GAVI. Till 2007, GAVI had only one European supplier and the price of pentavalent vaccine was $3.56,- per dose. The approach followed for the Hib project can be applied to other technology transfer projects. Before starting the project an extensive and detailed feasibility study was performed to evaluate the following aspects: freedom-to-operate, prior knowledge, expected cost price of the vaccine, project continuity including impact on on-going projects, funding, potential partners and available market. Based on the outcome of this feasibility study the product target profile was defined and decisions were made on the approach to be followed during process development and technology transfer. The process developed had to allow freedom-to-operate (noninfringing with existing patents and proprietary rights) and to result in very stable intermediate and final products. Although the product to be produced using this process was a freeze-dried Hib conjugate vaccine, it was taken into consideration that technology transfer partners would eventually be aiming at a liquid formulation of both standalone and combination vaccines. As the developed process was not going to be used for routine production of the Hib vaccine in the Netherlands, all Hib technology transfer partners were advised to invest in a research infrastructure for conjugate technology in order to be able to perform further scaling up and troubleshooting after the finalization of the technology transfer. The scalability and the GMP applicability of the process were taken into consideration during process development. As part of the feasibility study performed by RIVM before being able to start the Hib project the expected cost of goods was calculated (chapter 7). The cost of goods was recalculated at a later stage using a mathematical model. COGs calculated using both methods was in the same range. The availability of a process model for Hib conjugate vaccine is advantageous because it makes it possible to perform a sensitivity analysis if certain decisions are to be taken and/or process optimization is considered. Through this Hib project, Intravacc’s partners were provided with general conjugation knowhow, and related quality control tests, resulting in a broadening of their research and development portfolio with several conjugate vaccines including meningococcal, and pneumococcal vaccine. Further, The Hib technology allowed producing freeze-dried and liquid formulations of several standalone and combination vaccines. The Hib project has also demonstrated the importance of technology transfer to local manufacturers ensuring a sustainable supply of underused vaccines to low- and middle-income countries.BiotechnologyApplied Science
KARA SAYYEDE-I HAMİDİ AND THE RISALAH OF MENTAL EXISTENCE: CRITICAL EDITION AND EVALUATION
No full textBu makalede, Kara Seyyidi-i Hamidi'nin Ris:ile fi'l- Vücudi'z-Zihni (zihni varlık) adlı eserinin tahkik ve değerlendirmesi yapılmışnr- Müellifin takip ettiği sıraya bağlı kalarak, Ri.ra/edeki görüşler sistematik biçimde yeniden ifade edilmiş, Farabi ve İbn Sina'nın görüşlerine ao.f yapılarak yorumlanm.ışnr. Adı geçen risalede, Kara Seyyidi, kelamcılaon zihni varlığı reddetmeleri karşısında, onu ispatlamayı ve onlara karşı savunmayı amaçlamışnr. Eş'ari kelamcılaona göre, sadece dış dünyadaki objektif varlıklar vardır; zihini varlıklar yoktur. Filozoflar ise bir zihni varlık alanının bulunduğunu ileri sürecler- Oruara göre, J...--ülli mefhumlar, mahiyetleri oluşturur ve nesnelerden- soyutlanarak elde edilir. Külli olan malıiyederin kavramsal düzeyde birbirlerinden farklı oldukları söylenemez. Ancak dış dünyadaki somut varlıkların birbirlerinden farklı oldukları söylenebilir. Kara Seyyidi kavram oluşturma, bilginin nesnesiyle uygunluğu ve önermelerin doğruluğu ve yarılışlığı üzerinde durur. Ona göre, zih.ni varlık problemi, felsefi olarak, varlık ile mahiyet arasındaki ilişki bağlamında ele alınacak bir konudur. This article examines the critica! edition and evaluation of the work called "mental existence" (Risalah fi'l-vucudi'z-zihni) of Kara Sayyede-i Hamidi. Adhering to the order followed by the author, it is restated opinions in Risalah, it is interpreted with reference to the views of Al-Farabi and Ibn Sina. In his risalah, Kara Sayyede, seeks to prove and defend the mental existence against muslim theologians who rejected it. According to the Ash'ari theologians, there is orıly objective existence in the extemal world, no mental existence. But philosophers argue that there is an area of mental eıcisrence. According to them, universal concepts constitute the quiddities and are abstracted from objects. Universal quiddities can not be said to be different from each other in canceptual level. However, external concrete beings can be said to be differenr. Kara Sayyede focuses on the concept formation, and the correspondence betweeo knowledge and its object, and also the truth and the falsity of propositions. Again according to him, the problem of mental exisrence is, philosophicall}', an issue to be handled in the context of relation between existence and quiddity
Thermal History Effects on Moisture Absorption of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites
No full textFiber-reinforced polymer composites may offer numerous attractive features such as low cost, high specific performance, and ease of production. However, there are concerns about the overall durability of these materials, especially for sustained performance under severe and changing environmental conditions. There also is a general lack of data on the effects of life-cycle thermal history and temporal changes on moisture absorption dynamics in polymer composites. This work investigates the effects of previous life-cycle thermal history on moisture absorption in resin transfer molded glass/epoxy composites. Disk-shaped parts were fabricated using EPON 815C resin and EPICURE 3282 curing agent. Reinforcement was provided by six layers of randomly-oriented planar glass fiber preforms, yielding approximately 32% fiber volume fraction. Samples cut from the molded disks were initially immersed in water at room temperature for 48 hours. The samples were then divided into three groups and subjected to 0ºC, -25ºC, or liquid nitrogen for another 48 hours to impose various levels of life-cycle damage. A set of specimens was subjected to the same absorption cycle at room temperature in order to characterize the baseline behavior of the composite samples. Afterwards, all samples went through a desorption cycle to remove the absorbed moisture. The specimens were then immersed in water at room temperature for 18 months. Their masses were measured at periodic intervals to quantify the amount of water absorbed. Moisture intake during the 18-month period was found to increase considerably in composite samples subjected to harsher environmental/thermal conditions. In addition, short beam shear strength and stiffness reductions after freezing and after moisture absorption were measured. SBSS and stiffness dropped considerably for all composite parts after thermal conditioning. Property drop was observed to be much more significant for the samples that were exposed to lower freezing temperatures before moisture absorption. As much as 28 and 17% reduction in SBSS and stiffness, respectively, was observed for samples subjected to liquid nitrogen. After saturation with moisture, additional property drops were observed in all composite samples.YesPeer reviewed and accepted for presentation at the 32nd International Conference of the Polymer processing Society
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