2,113 research outputs found

    Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods in Steel Building Education

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    Corrigendum. Three-dimensional interaction between uniform current and a submerged horizontal cylinder in an ice-covered channel (Journal of Fluid Mechanics (2021) 928 (A4) DOI: 10.1017/jfm.2021.792)

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    In the Appendix B of Yang, Wu &amp; Ren (2021), we made the statement that the Green function G has the symmetry property with respect to the field point P(x 1, y 1, z 1) and field point P 0(x 0, y 0, z 0), or G(x 1, y 1, z 1; x 0, y 0, z 0) = G(x 0, y 0, z 0; x 1, y 1, z 1). This is not always correct. The mistake arose from the statement below (B2) that 'Although G and ξ involve only the real part, we may use the whole complex function here'. In the derivations followed, the full complex functions of G i and ξ i (i = 0, 1) in (B1) and (B2) were directly used without taking their real parts, which led to an incorrect conclusion. However, it should be noted that when 0 &lt; Fn &lt; Fn (1) c , G i and ξ i contain only the k 0 component. G (0) i is fully real and ξ (0) i is fully imaginary, and they can be taken out of the operator Re{}. Therefore, the symmetry property is satisfied within this range. In summary, the symmetry property G(x 1, y 1, z 1; x 0, y 0, z 0) = G(x 0, y 0, z 0; x 1, y 1, z 1) holds only when 0 &lt; Fn &lt; Fn (1) c, and it is incorrect when Fn &gt; Fn (1) c. This mistake is confined solely to the Appendix B, and it does not affect any other formulas or results presented in the paper.</p

    Internet dispute resolution.

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    PhDThis thesis develops a model for the fair resolution of internet disputes. The internet has the potential to lead to international~ cross-border disputes being a powerful communications medium, that allows data exchanges in various media formats between a wide range of different users situated in distant locations. It explores the meaning of fairness for the resolution of such disputes. This thesis refers to the existing literature examining the private international law issues arising from cross-border interactions and transactions on the internet which make litigation and enforcement more costly and lengthy. For many disputes arising on the internet, alternative ways of resolving such disputes have to be found. This thesis contains a detailed exploration of the use of mediation and arbitration, using online technology. obviating the need for the parties and lawyers to meet face-to-face and leading to more efficient information processing, and thereby reducing cost and delay in dispute resolution. Binding dispute resolution and enforceability in cross-border cases are important for internet disputes and can be provided by online arbitration. Therefore, this thesis proceeds to examines in great detail the legal issues surrounding online arbitration. It looks at questions of due process in arbitration and covers the legal issues surrounding business-to-consumer arbitration comparing the European approach to that in the us. The thesis contains a detailed analysis of the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Procedure (UDRP) and considers to what extent the dispute resolution model established by the UDRP could or should sene as a model for other types of internet disputes. The conclusion from this examination of all aspects of internet dispute resolution is a model of dispute resolution. which encourages the use of online arbitration for internet disputes but, where there exists a substantial power imbalance between the disputants (such as the traditional business-to-consumer paradigm), subjects traditional commercial arbitration to more stringent due process standards for disputes

    MEMBANGUN APLIKASI GAME FN-BALL PADA PONSEL MENGGUNAKAN TEKNOLOGI JAVA 2 MICRO EDITION (J2ME) MIDP 2.0

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    Pengembangan game pada ponsel memerlukan berbagai pertimbangan menyangkut keterbatasan kinerja prosesor, memori, layar dan keypad. Permainan (game) yang banyak dimainkan di antaranya adalah yang ber-genre paddle games. Makalah ini akan membahas teknik pengembangan aplikasi game FN-Ball pada ponsel. Tahapan pengembangan meliputi analisis dan pemodelan kebutuhan, perancangan sistem dan implementasinya. Dari hasil pengujian dapat disimpulkan bahwa aplikasi game FN-Ball yang dibangun dapat menjadi salah satu alternatif pilihan game yang menghibur dan sekaligus dapat menguji kecepatan dan ketepatan

    Membangun Aplikasi Game Fn-ball Pada Ponsel Menggunakan Teknologi Java 2 Micro Edition (J2me) Midp 2.0

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    Pengembangan game pada ponsel memerlukan berbagai pertimbangan menyangkut keterbatasan kinerja prosesor, memori, layar dan keypad. Permainan (game) yang banyak dimainkan di antaranya adalah yang ber-genre paddle games. Makalah ini akan membahas teknik pengembangan aplikasi game FN-Ball pada ponsel. Tahapan pengembangan meliputi analisis dan pemodelan kebutuhan, perancangan sistem dan implementasinya. Dari hasil pengujian dapat disimpulkan bahwa aplikasi game FN-Ball yang dibangun dapat menjadi salah satu alternatif pilihan game yang menghibur dan sekaligus dapat menguji kecepatan dan ketepatan

    Modelling large-deformation plasticity in metals with edge based smoothed finite element method

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    The problem of modelling plasticity in materials has been investigated for the past 200 years. Standard theories on yielding for metals go back to the era of Tresca(1864) and von Mises(1913). The rapid rise of the finite element method and new testing techniques in the last few decades led to further research. This thesis aims to model large-deformation plasticity in metals using the Bai-Wierzbicki material plasticity model to account for local- ization and the effect of the stress state in the material. Further, a new element technology, the edge-based smoothed finite element method(ES-FEM), is used to increase the accuracy and convergence rate of the numerical solution. The scope of this thesis is limited to plane stress and plane strain plasticity but can be extended to 3D problems. This technique is implemented in ABAQUS using a user element(UEL) subroutine written in FORTRAN 95. The results show that the ES-FEM element performs more accurately than the traditional finite element for large-deformation plasticity problems.https://github.com/arshdeep-brar/FN-ESFEM-uel Github link for the codeAerospace Engineerin

    ANALISIS PENGEMBANGAN USAHA PRODUKSI KOPI BUBUK DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE SWOT (STUDI KASUS: UKM FN, Gresik)

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    Minum kopi merupakan kebiasaan orang – orang di dunia, khususnya di Indonesia. UKM FN merupakan salah satu usaha rumahan yang bergerak dalam bidang produksi kopi bubuk. Hasil observasi diketahui bahwa UKM FN susah untuk mengembangkan usahanya dikarenakan beberapa permasalahan, antara lain ketersedian bahan baku biji kopi dengan grade sedang tidak selalu tersedia di pasaran, banyaknya industri sejenis memunculkan pesaing baru, teknologi mesin yang digunakan kurang maksimal dalam proses produksi, terbatasnya modal untuk mengembangkan usaha, dan legalitas usaha. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor – faktor SWOT yang ada, menghitung analisis SWOT untuk mendapatkan strategi pengembangan usaha dan merumuskan alternatif strategi terbaik untuk mengembangkan UKM FN. Dalam mencari alternatif strategi menggunakan analisis SWOT dan General Electric (GE). SWOT digunakan untuk menganalisis faktor internal (Strength Weakness) dan faktor eksternal (Opportunities Threats), sedangkan GE untuk faktor kekuatan bisnis dan daya tarik industri. Penggumpulan data mengunakan teknik wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil perhitungan analisis SWOT dapat diperoleh nilai matrik faktor internal 2,788 dan nilai matrik faktor eksternal 2,669. Total nilai skor SWOT dari masing – masing faktor Strength 2,019, Weakness 0,769, Opportunities 1,955, dan Threats 0,724. Strategi yang di hasilkan adalah strategi SO mendukung kebijakan pertumbuhan yang agresif. Untuk perhitungan matrik GE dapat diperoleh nilai matrik kekuatan bisnis 3,462 dan nilai daya tarik industri 2,968. Dengan demikian UKM FN menempati sel V pada matrik GE. Strategi pengembangan usaha yang didapat darri hasil perhitungan analisis SWOT dan GE adalah dengan memperluas daerah pemasaran, memperluas daerah pemasaran memberikan keuntungan yang banyak bagi perusahaan serta membuat perusahaan semakin berkembang. Kata kunci : SWOT, General Electric, UMK

    Fn-Dps, a novel virulence factor of Fusobacterium nucleatum, disrupts erythrocytes and promotes metastasis in colorectal cancer

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    Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn) is a critical colorectal cancer (CRC)-associated bacterium. DNA hunger/stationary phase protective proteins (Dps) are bacterial ferritins that protect DNA from oxidative stress. However, little is known about the regulatory roles of Fn-Dps towards host cellular functions. Here, we identified Fn-Dps from the culture supernatant of Fn by mass spectrometry, and prepared the recombinant of Fn-Dps protein. We show a novel virulence protein of Fn, Fn-Dps, which lyses and disrupts erythrocytes by the competition for iron acquisition. Also, Fn-Dps facilitates intracellular survival of Fn in macrophages by upregulating the expression of the chemokine CCL2/CCL7. In addition, Fn-Dps can elicit a strong humoral immune response, and mucosal immunization with Fn-Dps conferred protection against Fn in the intestinal tract. Moreover, a high level of anti-Fn-Dps antibody was prevalent in populations, and elevated anti-Fn-Dps antibody levels were observed in CRC patients. Furthermore, Fn-Dps promotes the migration of CRC cells via the CCL2/CCL7-induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and promotes CRC metastasis in vivo. Author summary Our previous studies have found that the CRC-associated bacterium Fn is a facultative intracellular bacterium. To date, the underlying mechanism by which Fn infection induces carcinogenesis remains largely unknown. Here, our findings revealed that Fn-Dps is a novel multifunctional Fn virulence factor that lyses and disrupts erythrocytes, enhances intracellular survival of Fn in macrophages, and promotes CRC metastasis. We also found that mucosal immunization with Fn-Dps conferred protection against Fn. A high level of serum anti-Fn-Dps antibody was prevalent in populations, and elevated anti-Fn-Dps antibody levels were observed in CRC patients. These findings reveal a novel Fn virulence factor that promotes tumor progression, providing a potential novel drug target for CRC treatment

    „FN Serviss” Ltd. marketing communications in the context of the company’s reputation and image making

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    Oksana Kuļikova. Bakalaura darba „SIA „FN Serviss” mārketinga komunikācijas uzņēmuma reputācijas un tēla veidošanas kontekstā”. Bakalaura darbā analizēta mārketinga komunikāciju izmantošana uzņēmuma reputācijas un tēla veidošanas procesā. Bakalaura darba mērķis ir, pamatojoties uz teorijā sniegtajām atziņām par mārketinga komunikācijām, izanalizēt konkrēta uzņēmuma - SIA „FN Serviss” mārketinga komunikāciju ietekmi uz uzņēmuma tēla un reputācijas veidošanu, kā arī izstrādāt priekšlikumus SIA „FN SERVISS” mārketinga komunikāciju pilnveidošanai. Pirmajā darba nodaļā autore pēta mārketinga komunikāciju teorētiskos aspektus, otrajā daļā pēta SIA „FN Serviss” darbību, mērķauditoriju un izmantotās mārketinga komunikācijas, analizē to efektivitāti uzņēmuma reputācijas un tēla veidošanā. Trešajā nodaļā tiek apkopoti pētāmā uzņēmuma klientu aptaujas rezultāti, kā arī izstrādāti mārketinga komunikāciju pilnveidošanas virzieni uzņēmuma SIA „FN Serviss” reputācijas un tēla uzlabošanai un popularizēšanai. Pētījuma periods – 2002. - 2009. gads. Darba apjoms 86 lapaspuses, tajā ir 19 attēli, 9 tabulas un 1 pielikums. Atslēgvārdi: mārketinga komunikācijas, uzņēmuma reputācija, uzņēmuma tēls, reklāma, sabiedriskās attiecības.Oksana Kuļikova. Bachelor work ““FN Serviss” Ltd. marketing communications in the context of the company's reputation and image making”. Thesis analyzes the use of marketing communications company's reputation and image making process. Bachelor's work is based on the theory's knowledge of marketing communications, to analyze a particular company – “FN Serviss” Ltd. marketing communications impact on the company's image and reputation building, and to develop proposals for “FN Services” Ltd. marketing communications development. In the first chapter the author examines the theoretical aspects of marketing communications, the second part examines the “FN Serviss” Ltd. operation targeting and marketing communication used, analyze the effectiveness of the company's reputation and image. The third chapter summarizes the researched company’s customer survery results, as well as to develop marketing communications development directions of the company “FN Serviss” Ltd. reputation and image improvement and promotion. The study period - 2002 - 2009. 86 amount of work pages, there are 19 images, 9 tables and 1 attachment. Keywords: marketing communication, company reputation, company image, advertising, public relations
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