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International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems (2007 : Cocoa Beach, Fla.)
No full textDigitized and published in SOAR: Shocker Open Access Repository by Wichita State University Libraries Technical Services, May 2022.The IEMS'07 conference committee: California State University Stanislaus Department of Management, Operations, and Marketing Department (Sponsor); Nael Aly (Conference Co-Chair/Proceedings Ed.); Ahmad Elshennawy (Conference Co-Chair); Alfred Petrosky (Program Chair); Adel Ali (Program Coordinator); Nabeel Yousef (Conference IT Director)Includes author index.This book features the proceedings of the 13th Annual International Conference on Industry, Engineering and Management Systems (IEMS'07) held March 12-14, 2007 in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Proceedings includes 103 papers presented at the conference.Sponsor: Management, Operations, and Marketing Department, California State University, StanislausAbstract Concepts in Computer Science -- Accounting/Finance -- Automation/Intelligent Computing -- Construction Management -- Decision Making in Management and Engineering -- Decision Support Systems -- Education and Training -- Entrepreneurship -- Global Applications -- Human Computer Interaction -- Human Engineering -- Industry and Academia Collaboration -- Lean Enterprise -- Lean Six Sigma -- Management Information Systems -- Management and Organizational Behavior -- Management of Technology -- Marketing -- Operations Management -- Simulation and Modeling -- Statistical Quality Improvement and Control -- Supply Chain Management -- Technology Commercialization -- Abstract
The Time which Died Inside Myself - Convergence of Manaus City and Nael, Narrator in The Brothers
No full textEste artigo analisa as relações de confluência entre a cidade de Manaus e o narrador Nael, do romance Dois irmãos, de Milton Hatoum, perante as mudanças sociais ocorridas na cidade com a industrialização e a mercantilização dos bens culturais entre os anos de 1920 e 1960. Conforme Fredric Jameson (1992, 1997), durante esse período ocorrem transformações estéticas dos bens culturais, afetando a relações que estes estabelecem com os sujeitos. Para o autor, o capitalismo tardio pode ser visto como causa das mudanças que ocasionam o momento histórico-cultural denominado pós-modernidade. Desse modo, considerando que nesse período a cidade de Manaus passa por uma sede de desenvolvimento, esmaecendo aos poucos a sua história com a chegada do progresso e de uma política que privilegiou determinado setor social em detrimento de outros, pretendemos analisar a confluência que se estabelecem entre o narrador e o espaço urbano, uma vez que consideramos que Nael não apenas busca sua origem (identidade), mas luta por uma resistência política da própria espacialidade em que se insere como sujeito, preservando as memórias do que o faz vivo: a casa e a cidade.This article analyzes relationships of confluence between the Brazilian city of Manaus and the narrator of Milton Hatoum’s The Brothers, Nael, towards the social changes that occurred between 1920 and 1960 with the industrialization and the commodification of cultural goods. According to Fredric Jameson (1992, 1997), aesthetic transformations of cultural goods took place during this period, affecting the relationships that the latter establish with individuals. For the author, late capitalism can be considered a cause of the changes that entail the cultural-historical moment called "postmodernity". Thus, considering that in this period Manaus undergoes a thirst for "development" that progressively effaces its own History with progress and policies that favor a certain social sector over the other, we intend to analyze the confluence between the narrator and urban spaces, since we consider that Nael not only seeks knowledge about his origin (identity), but also struggles for the political resistance of the spatiality in which he acts as a subject, preserving memories of what makes him live: the house and the city
The contrast ratio and masking ability of lithium disilicate pressable veneering material
No full textPLEASE NOTE: This work is protected by copyright. Downloading is restricted to the BU community: please log in with a valid BU account to access and click Download. If you are the author of this work and would like to make it publicly available, please contact [email protected] (MSD) --Boston University Institute for Dental Research and Education, Dubai, 2011 (Department of Periodontology and Oral Biology).Includes bibliographic references: leaves 71-76
Small Business Management
No full text64 p.Management is the glue that holds a successful business together. An owner has to rely on multiple management teams, while maintaining proficient knowledge of the many facets that make up his/her business. The author interned with a small printing business, Webco Press Inc. The research portion discusses the advantages of a small business in the United States and investigates essential management techniques. This section focuses on the specific skills that are crucial to ensuring a profitable business. Given the limited time resources of an owner, a basic level of knowledge of the many function of management is imperative
Self-Reduction in Proximal Humerus Fractures through Upright Patient Positioning: Is It up to Gravity?
No full textBackground: The self-reduction in proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) remains a poorly explored myth, and it was rarely investigated in the past. One of the oldest hypotheses suggests that gravity and the weight of the affected arm alone are driving forces, which facilitate a self-reducing potential in PHFs. However, thus far, clear radiographic evidence for this theory is missing in the literature. This study aimed to investigate the immediate effect of upright patient positioning on self-reducing of PHFs. Methods: Between November 2019 and November 2020, seven consecutively bedridden but mentally competent patients were admitted to our emergency department with an acute proximal humerus fracture. Within routinely attempts of closed reductions under the control of an image converter (C-arm), immobile patients were mobilized into an upright sitting position on a stretcher while the affected arm was immobilized in a sling. Fluoroscopic controls were performed before and after upright positioning. Changes in the head-shaft angle (HSA), as well as the medial hinge index (MHI), were determined on plain true anteroposterior (AP) fluoroscopic images. Results: In all cases, upright patient positioning had an immediate self-reducing effect. This effect could be seen in five out of seven cases for both HSA and MHI. Changes in HSA and MHI averaged 21.2° and 0.25, respectively. Mean deviation from an ideal, anatomic HSA of 135° decreased through upright positioning from 25.5° to 13.8°. Mean deviation from an ideal, anatomic MHI of 1 decreased through upright positioning from 0.28 to 0.19. Conclusions: Upright patient positioning might contribute immediately to the self-reduction in PHF through the force of gravity. This underlines the importance of being aware of patients’ position when interpreting X-ray images within treatment decision-making processes
Spin Wave Normalization Toward All Magnonic Circuits
No full textThe key enabling factor for Spin Wave (SW) technology utilization for building ultra low power circuits is the ability to energy efficiently cascade SW basic computation blocks. SW Majority gates, which constitute a universal gate set for this paradigm, operating on phase encoded data are not input output coherent in terms of SW amplitude. Thus, their cascading requires information representation conversion from SW to voltage and back, which is by no means energy effective. In this paper, a novel conversion free SW gate cascading scheme is proposed that achieves SW amplitude normalization by means of a directional coupler. After introducing the normalization concept, we utilize it in the implementation of three simple circuits and, to demonstrate its bigger scale potential, of a 2-bit inputs SW multiplier. The proposed structures are validated by means of the Object Oriented Micromagnetic Framework (OOMMF) and GPU-accelerated Micromagnetics (MuMax3). Furthermore, we assess the normalization induced energy overhead and demonstrate that the proposed approach consumes 1.25 times to 1.5 times less energy when compared with the transducers based conventional counterpart. Finally, we introduce a normalization based SW 2-bit inputs multiplier design and compare it with functionally equivalent SW transducer based and 16nm CMOS designs. Our evaluation indicates that the proposed approach provided 1.34 times and 6.25 times energy reductions when compared with the conventional approach and 16nm CMOS counterpart, respectively, which demonstrates that our proposal is energy effective and opens the road towards the full utilization of the SW paradigm potential and the development of SW only circuits.Computer EngineeringQuantum & Computer Engineerin
Dois Irmãos and its precursors: a dialogue between the novel by Milton Hatoum, the Bible and the Amerindian mythology
No full textEsta dissertação detém-se na análise e na comparação do romance Dois Irmãos (2006), de Milton Hatoum, com a narrativa bíblica dos embates fraternos presentes no livro do Gênesis, especialmente o episódio dos gêmeos Esaú e Jacó. O relacionamento conflitante entre irmãos é um constante leitmotiv, um foco de interesse que se desenvolve de diversas formas ao longo de todo primeiro livro da Bíblia Hebraica. Hatoum vai à narrativa bíblica, considerada matriz do pensamento ocidental e da memória cultural da Humanidade pelo impulso do seu tema, logo, ele não parte da Bíblia. Como, então, o autor brasileiro trabalha o seu romance em que o fulcro é justamente o embate entre irmãos em torno da primogenitura (o que nos remeteria ao texto matricial bíblico Gênesis) para alinhavar sua ficção? A nossa viagem em busca dessa resposta é iluminada por um caminho tateante e trôpego. Como numa dança folclórica, narrador e protagonistas giram, trocam de lugar e se revezam nos papéis de Esaú, Jacó, Caim, Abel e José. Nossa pesquisa vai aproximar as narrativas ora por semelhanças ora por estranhamentos com base no romance de Hatoum. Buscaremos os vestígios da narrativa bíblica presentes na obra do autor brasileiro seguindo os rastros de Omar, Yaqub e, especialmente, Nael, um narrador intervalar, meio índio, meio árabe, filho bastardo de um dos gêmeos do romance com a cunhantã, empregada da família de origem libanesa. Diante de Nael, flertaremos o tempo todo com os olhos da memória. Nael nos conduzirá a uma surpreendente descoberta: é ele quem acende o foco nacional na nossa pesquisa e, como descendente do povo indígena do Amazonas, revela-se o mais legítimo herdeiro de toda ancestralidade mitológica, originária das lendas e mitos que envolvem gêmeos inimigos em narrativas tão ou mais milenares que a Bíblia. De certa forma, então, Nael rouba para si a luz, a princípio lançada sobre os gêmeos Omar e Yaqub, e se apropria da primogenitura quando estão em jogo o poder e o nome seja do patriarca da família libanesa, seja do mito original.The following dissertation focuses on the analysis and comparison of Milton Hatoums novel Dois Irmãos (The Brothers, 2006) and the biblical narrative of the fraternal clashes in the book of Genesis, especially that of the twins Jacob and Esau. The conflict-ridden relationship between brothers is a constant leitmotiv, a point of interest that develops in different ways throughout the first book of the Hebrew Bible. Hatoum seeks the biblical narrative matrix for Western thought and Humanitys cultural memory through the impulse of his theme, therefore he does not set out from the Bible. How then, does the Brazilian author progress through his novel, whose fulcrum is the clash between brothers in respect to their primogeniture, which brings us back to the generative biblical text of Genesis to baste his fiction? Our journey in search of this answer is brightened by a fumbling and stumbling path. As in a folkloric dance, narrator and protagonists spiral, trade places and take turns in the roles of Esau, Jacob, Cain, Abel, and Joseph. Our research will approximate these narratives either through similarities or through the estrangement from the Hatounian novel. We will seek the vestiges from the biblical narrative present in the Brazilian authors work following the trails of Omar, Yaqub, and especially the narrator, Nael. An interspersed narrator, half Indian, half Arab; bastard son, progeny of one of the novels twins and a young Indian girl, the Lebanese family\'s maid. Led by Nael\'s narrative, we will constantly flirt with the eyes of memory. Nael leads us to a surprising discovery: it is he who brings into focus the national scope in our research and, as a descendant to the indigenous Amazonian peoples, he reveals himself as the most legitimate heir to all mythological ancestrality born from folktales and myths of rival twins narratives that are as ancient if not more than the Bible. So, to a certain extent, Nael steals the light originally shined upon the twins Omar and Yaqub for himself and embraces the primogeniture, while the power and name are at stake, be it from the familys patriarch, or the original myth
International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems (2004 : Cocoa Beach, Fla.)
No full textDigitized and published in SOAR: Shocker Open Access Repository by Wichita State University Libraries Technical Services, May 2022.The IEMS'04 conference committee: California State University Stanislaus Department of Management, Operations, and Marketing Department (Sponsor); Nael Aly (Conference Co-Chair); Ahmad Elshennawy (Conference Co-Chair); Alfred Petrosky (Program Chair); Randall Harris (Proceedings Editor); Adel Ali (Program Coordinator); Frank Voehl (Keynote Speaker)Includes author index.This book features the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Industry, Engineering and Management Systems (IEMS'04) held March 15-17, 2004 in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Proceedings includes 85 papers presented at the conference.Sponsor: Management, Operations, and Marketing Department, California State University, StanislausAutomation/Intelligent Computing -- Construction Management/Project Engineering -- Decision Making in Management and Engineering -- Decision Support Systems -- E-Commerce -- Education and Training -- Global Applications in Manufacturing and Service -- Human Engineering -- Lean Manufacturing -- Management Information Systems -- Management and Organizational Behavior -- Marketing -- Production and Operations Management -- Quality Management -- Simulation and Modeling -- Supply Chain Managemen
International Conference on Industry, Engineering, and Management Systems (2000 : Cocoa Beach, Fla.)
No full textDigitized and published in SOAR: Shocker Open Access Repository by Wichita State University Libraries Technical Services, May 2022.The IEMS'00 conference committee: California State University Stanislaus Department of Management, Operations, and Marketing Department (Sponsor); Nael Aly (Conference Co-Chair); Ahmad Elshennawy (Conference Co-Chair); Alfred Petrosky (Program Chair); Adel Ali (Program Coordinator); Randall Harris (Proceedings Editor); David Schultz (Keynote Speaker).Includes author index.This book features the proceedings of the 2000 International Conference on Industry, Engineering and Management Systems (IEMS'00) held March 13-15, 2000 in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Proceedings includes 92 papers presented at the conference.Sponsor: Management, Operations, and Marketing Department, California State University, StanislausApplications in Health Care -- Computer Science Applications/Artificial Intelligence -- Education and Training -- Finance -- Global Applications in Manufacturing -- Global Management -- Internet Applications -- Management Information Systems -- Management and Organizational Behavior -- Management of Technology -- Marketing -- Production and Operations Management -- Reliability Maintainability -- Simulation and Modeling -- Statistical Applications -- Applications in Health Care -- Abstracts Accepted in Proceeding
Soft Skills Of Engineering Students
No full textSoft skills are a combination of personal qualities and interpersonal abilities that enable individuals to work effectively with others, communicate clearly, and collectively solve problems. Soft skills are required for effective problem-solving and decision-making. Soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and empathy, are essential for developing a collaborative culture that encourages high order thinking and building relationships. By developing these soft skills, engineering students can improve their chances of success both in their academic pursuits and in their future careers. The goal of the study was to evaluate soft skills among engineering students, to provide insight to educators that can help in designing better activities which integrate both skillsets holistically and efficiently. 92 Students were asked to fill out anonymous Likert-like questionnaire about their self-reported soft skills. The findings
1 Corresponding Author S.A. Aziz [email protected] indicate no significant differences between students based on extrinsic factors (gender, campus, department and class), which may lead to both theoretical and educational implications. These findings can be utilized to formulate recommendations for combine soft skills into the engineering curriculum
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