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...Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb, Pavlinska 2, Varazdin, Croatia Abstract –This paper employs combination of SWOT analysis and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) in strategic planning for tourism of small mid-european city Varazdin, which is located in the north west of Croatia. SWOT analysis identifies internal and external factors which are prioritized by expert in tourism domain by means of AHP. The prioritized SWOT factors are used in strategies formulation using TOWS matrix. Results indicate that proactive communication strategy and isolation strategy with effective marketing promotional strategy were the best strategies that could have been implemented. Keywords – SWOT, AHP, strategy formulation. cases in the strategic management process. One of them is the SWOT analysis. This article explains the SWOT analysis, provides the theoretical background and an overview of the application of the SWOT analysis. As some authors have identified weaknesses of the SWOT, analysis is combined with a method for multi-criteria decision analytic hierarchy process (AHP) in order to avoid these disadvantages. Therefore, in the second part of the paper AHP method and SWOT AHP hybrid method are described. Following the basic steps method, SWOT AHP is applied to the example of the city of Varazdin strategic marketing plan definition. 2. SWOT analysis SWOT is an acronym of strength, weakness, opportunities and threats. The first two factors (strengths and weaknesses) are related...
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...ECOPHYSIOLOGICAL AND CYTOPATHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF POULTRY LITTER ASH (PLA) TO Paramecium caudatum THESIS CHRISTIAN DICK D. IGNACIO DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES MARIANO MARCOS STATE UNIVERSITY CITY OF BATAC, 2906, ILOCOS NORTE March 2013 ECOPHYSIOLOGICAL AND CYTOPATHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF POULTRY LITTER ASH (PLA) TO Paramecium caudatum A Thesis Presented to The faculty of the Department of Biology College of Arts and Sciences Mariano Marcos State University City of Batac, 2906, Ilocos Norte In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY by CHRISTIAN DICK D. IGNACIO March 2013 ACCEPTANCE SHEET This thesis entitled ECOPHYSIOLOGICAL AND CYTOPATHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF POULTRY LITTER ASH (PLA) TO Paramecium caudatum prepared and submitted by CHRISTIAN DICK D. IGNACIO, in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY, is hereby endorsed. DOREEN D. DOMINGOAdviser | Date signed | HENEDINE A. AGUINALDOCommittee Member | Date signed | MA. TEREZA A. BLANCOCommittee Member | Date signed | DIONICIO S. BUCAOStatistician | Date signed | RITHA REYESEnglish Critic | Date signed | Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY. FLORDELIZ R. ESTIRA Department Chair Date signed: PRIMA FE R. FRANCO DEAN Date signed: BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH The researcher was born on the 15th...
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...Dried Papaya Leaves as Organic Mulch for Tomato Plants | AbstractMulching in agricultural provides a safe yet equally profitable method of enriching and fertilizing the soil planted with crops. Most often-used mulches are of organic composition, such as dry leaves and barks. Unlike synthetic fertilizers and herbicides, these organic mulches pose no or little damage to the soil and crops.In this study, the effectiveness of dried papaya leaves as organic mulch for tomato was tested. Papaya mulches in different thickness were applied on plots planted with tomato in three replications. After the determined period of mulch application, the researchers application, the researchers measured the height increases of tomato plants ands the weed density in the plots. It was concluded that papaya mulch significantly promoted height increase of tomato plants and inhibited the growth of weeds. The best mulch was 3 inches in thickness.IntroductionUsually defined as the use of organic and biodegradable materials to give plants the nutrients they need, organic farming proved to be the safest and most effective method of increasing and sustaining yield. Various methods fall under organic farming, such as composting, green manuring, legume inoculating, and utilizing animal manure as fertilizers.Mulching is a simple process that increases soil fertility and regulating several factors affecting overall plant growth. In this method, a layer of material-the mulch-is placed on soil surface around the...
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...nIM5713701 Human Decision Models and Applications (人為決策模式與應用) Spring 2014 – Tuesday morning T2, T3, T4 (09:30 am ~ 12:20 pm) Catalog Data: Credit: 3 Classroom and Schedule: Class: IB 510-2 Tuesday: T2, T3, T4 (09:30 am ~ 12:20 pm) Prerequisite: Prior knowledge of Statistics, Finance, Engineering Economics, and Cognitive Science will help understanding some topics in great detail, but they are not required. Goal: To develop an understanding of uncertainty, cognitive processing models, and naturalistic decision making’s environment; learn the appropriate use of probabilistic risk assessment and a set of axioms, and the application of decision rules, both in qualitative and quantitative terms, to establish a procedure for structuring the human decision making process to make informed important decisions concerning projects that include important elements of technological or financial risk. Contents: • HDMA emphasizes both reasoning methodologies as well as subjective judgment. • Course materials cover, but not limited to two topics: (1) classical decision theories such as deterministic decision rule, decision trees, influence diagrams, and analytic hierarchy process; and (2) cognitive processing models as well as behavior decision making theories such as subjective probability, heuristics and biases, and Bayesian methods. • The applications of the above decision making models to risk analysis, risk aversion, bases for comparison of alternatives, and dynamic and naturalistic decision...
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...department physicians of the project, and the clinical nurse specialist reviewed the referral process, protocols and documentation with nursing staff. ore than ever, health-care providers need to communicate with each other to stay informed about the services clients receive. Working in collaboration is essential to the delivery of effective, efficient and timely care (D'Amour, Ferrada-Videla, San Martin Rodriguez, & Beaulieu, 2005; Interprofessional Care Steering Committee, 2007). We all had roles on the Geriatric Emergency ManagementFalls Intervention Team (GEM-FIT) project, which was aimed at evaluating an alternative service-delivery pathway to reduce the number and consequences of falls in adults aged 65 and older who presented to an inner-city hospital emergency department. The project was based on the Falls Intervention Team (FIT) study, which had evaluated a best practice, multifactorial fall-prevention program for community-dwelling older adults (Baycrest Centre for...
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...traditional herbal medicine for treatment and prevention for ailments. With this, study aims to produce and compare a healthy noodles made out of Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) and Kangkong (Ipomoea aquatica) to commercial one. The vegetables that are selected could help each other’s needs because of its nutritional facts. Producing noodles with healthy ingredients may help people avoid high risks and continue living healthy. Objectives The study generally aims to utilize Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) and Kangkong (Ipomoea aquatica) in the development and production of Instant Dried Noodles. Specifically, it aimed to: 1. evaluate the sensory acceptability of the produced instant dried noodles which are the T1-100g Ampalaya, T2-200g Ampalaya, T3-300g Ampalaya, T4-300g Kangkong, T5-400 Kangkong, T6-500g Kangkong, T7-100g Ampalaya and 300g Kangkong, T8-200g Ampalaya and 400g Kangkong, T9-300g Ampalaya and 500g Kangkong in...
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...in the workplace. Research examining age differences in technology adoption decisions A research study was conducted by Micheal G.Morris and Viswanath Venkatesh in the year 2000 to investigate age differences in individual adoption and sustained usage of technology in the workplace using the theory of planned behavior. The theory of planned behavior is a theory which links beliefs and behavior. The study was done over a period of 5 months among 118 workers. User reactions and technology usage behavior were studied majorly in this experiment by introducing a new software system to the workers. Research Method: The setting for the research done by Morris and Venkatesh was a medium-size financial accounting firm in a large mid-western city with approximately 300 employees. The firm was well established and had been in business for about 15 years. A total...
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...Dear Author Here are the proofs of your article. ·You can submit your corrections online, or via e-mail. · For online submission please insert your corrections in the online correction form. Always indicate the line number to which the correction refers. · You can also insert your corrections in the proof PDF and email the annotated PDF. · Remember to note the journal title, manuscript number, and your name when sending your response via e-mail. · Check any questions that have arisen during copy editing or typesetting and insert your answers/corrections. ·Check that the text is complete and that all figures, tables and their legends are included. Also check the accuracy of special characters, equations, and additional files if applicable. Substantial changes in content, e.g., new results, corrected values, title and authorship are not allowed without the approval of the responsible editor. In such a case, please contact us for futher advice. · If we do not receive your corrections within 48 hours, we will send you a reminder. · The final versions of your article will be published around one week after receipt of your corrected proofs. Jaworek et al. Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases 2012, 7:44 http://www.ojrd.com/content/7/1/44 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RESEARCH Open Access Molecular genetic studies and delineation of the oculocutaneous albinism phenotype in the Pakistani population Thomas J Jaworek1, Tasleem Kausar2, Shannon M Bell1, Nabeela Tariq2...
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...INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The evolution of industrialization and mechanization in the 21st century made it possible to transform manual equipment into modern machinery. With this development, global reliance on petroleum-based fuel is constantly increasing, giving rise to a challenge on energy sufficiency. Negative impacts, such as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, are associated with the combustion of these petroleum-based fuels (MacLellan, 2010). Major GHG contributors identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) include industry (20%), residential and commercial (11%), and agriculture (8%) (Bogart, 2013). Adverse effects on health and the environment of using petroleum-based fuels, thus, urge scientific community to search and develop alternative renewable fuel to replace the current and existing petroleum-based fuels. Biofuels have been demonstrated by several researches to reduce GHG emissions as compared to gasoline (petrol) (Leen, 2012). Among the alternative biofuels, bioethanol has received considerable attention in transportation sector because of its utility as an octane booster, fuel additive, and even as neat fuel (Mudliar, et. al., 2009). Bioethanol can be derived from organic materials, such as energy crops like corn, wheat, sugar cane, sugar beet, and cassava, among others (Neves, et. al., 2007). However, due to their primary utility as food, these crops cannot provide the global demand for bioethanol production. Among...
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...inherited an gold mine. This gold mine is believed to have three years worth of gold deposit. Here is how much income this gold mine is projected to bring you each year for the next three years: Year 1: $42,000,000 Year 2: $62,000,000 Year 3: $99,000,000 Compute the present value of this stream of income at a discount rate of 8%. Remember, you are calculating the present value for a whole stream of income, i.e. the total value of receiving all three payments (how much you would pay right now to receive these three payments in the future). Your answer should be one number - the present value for this oil well at a 8% discount rate but you have to show how you got to this number. PV=(FV/(1+r)t1)+(FV/(1+r)t2)+ (FV/(1+r)t3) PV=(42,000,000/(1.08)t1)+(62,000,000/(1.08)t2)+ (99,000,000/(1.08)t3) PV=(42,000,000/1.08)+(62,000,000/1.1664)+(99,000,000/1.259712) PV=38,888,888.88 + 53,155,006.86 + 78,589,391.86 PV=$170,633,287.61 Now compute the present value of the income stream from the gold mine at a...
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...Business Statistics Received 96% Question 1 (20 Marks) A computer used by a 24-hour banking service is supposed to randomly assign each transaction to one of 5 memory locations. A check at the end of a day's transactions gave the counts shown in the table to each of the 5 memory locations, along with the number of reported errors. Memory location | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | Number of transactions | 82 | 100 | 74 | 92 | 102 | Number of reported errors | 11 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 10 | At 5% level of significance, is there sufficient evidence to conclude that the proportions of errors in transactions assigned to each of the 5 memory locations are all different? To use Excel Click Add-ins| PHStat | Multiple sample tests | Chi-square test | Question 2 (20 Marks) One criterion used to evaluate employees in the assembly section of a large factory is the number of defective pieces per 1,000 parts produced. The quality control department wants to find out whether there is a relationship between years of experience of employees and defect rate. Since the job is repetitious, after the initial training period any improvement due to a learning effect might be offset by a loss of motivation. A defect rate is calculated for each worker in a yearly evaluation. The results for 100 workers are given in the table below. Defect rate | Years since Training Period | | < 1 Year | 1-4 Years | 5-9 Years | High | 6 | 9 | 9 | Average | 9 | 19 | 23 | Low | 7 | 8 | 10 | At the 0...
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...to characterize design fires for clothing stores. The work includes a survey of clothing stores to determine fire load and type of combustibles and medium-scale testing of fuel packages designed to represent the fire loads and type of combustibles in these stores. The experiments are conducted in collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC)’s Fire Research Program using NRC’s full-scale facilities. Fourteen different clothing stores were surveyed and the data collected were analyzed to determine the total fire load (MJ) in each of the stores, the fire load density (MJ/m2), and the contribution of different combustible materials to the total fire load. The survey was conducted in 2003 in the Canadian cities of Ottawa and Gatineau. The analysis of the survey data indicated that three different fuel packages should be used to represent clothing stores. One package is used to represent clothing stores with small floor area, the second to represent stores with wood as the major combustible, and the third to represent stores with cloth as the major combustible. The results from the tests show that clothing stores that have wood as the main combustible have almost the same burning characteristics (HRR, gas temperatures and concentrations, and heat fluxes) as small size clothing stores with similar burning trends during the test. However, the test with clothing stores that have cloth as the main combustible produced twice the max HRR, a 50% increase in gas...
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...Contents Preface 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Exercises 4 Chapter 2 Entity Relationship Model Exercises 9 Chapter 3 Relational Model Exercises 30 Chapter 4 SQL Exercises 42 Chapter 5 Other Relational Languages Exercises 58 Chapter 6 Integrity and Security Exercises 74 iii iv Contents Chapter 7 Relational-Database Design Exercises 84 Chapter 8 Object-Oriented Databases Exercises 98 Chapter 9 Object-Relational Databases Exercises 109 Chapter 10 XML Exercises 119 Chapter 11 Storage and File Structure Exercises 129 Chapter 12 Indexing and Hashing Exercises 141 Chapter 13 Query Processing Exercises 155 Chapter 14 Query Optimization Exercises 166 Chapter 15 Transactions Exercises 175 Chapter 16 Concurrency Control Exercises 182 Chapter 17 Recovery System Exercises 194 Contents v Chapter 18 Database System Architectures Exercises 201 Chapter 19 Distributed Databases Exercises 208 Chapter 20 Parallel Databases Exercises 217 Chapter 21 Application Development and Administration Exercises 225 Chapter 22 Advanced Querying and Information Retrieval Exercises 232 Chapter 23 Advanced Data Types and New Applications Exercises 241 Chapter 24 Advanced Transaction Processing Exercises 249 C H A P T E R 1 Introduction Chapter 1 provides a general overview of the nature and purpose of database systems. The most important concept in...
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...Table of Contents I. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………3 II. Summary of Findings A. Methodology……………………………………………………………………..3 B. SWOT Analysis …………………………………………………………………4 III. Background Information………………………………………………………………..7 IV. Problem Statement……………………………………………………………………...7 V. Analysis of Alternatives ………………………………………………………………..8 VI. Detailed Recommendations……………………………………………………………9 VII. Learnings…………………………………………………………………………………9 VIII. Appendices……………………………………………………………………………..10 I. Introduction In a fast-paced environment, the quicker one can move, the better one can play the game. The businesses of today are competing to be the fastest and most efficient, and at the same time not compromising the accuracy and precision of the information used, as it can serve as a competitive advantage for their company. Having optimal business processes will ensure being a step ahead of others and the sustainability of the business. Through this business case, the group will present improving the current process in the production department of Austin Wood Products (AWP). AWP is a manufacturing company that puts prime in its specialization on custom-made doors. Starting as an in-house business, the AWP has grown into a 90, 000-square meter company that can no longer run with the accustomed practices. Currently, AWP is experiencing complications with its inventory system that is hampering the ideal, optimal performance of the company. II. Summary...
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