effectors. A software agent has encoded bit strings as its percepts and actions. A generic agent is diagrammed in Figure 2.1. Our aim in this book is to design agents that do a good job of acting on their environment. First, we will be a little more precise about what we mean by a good job. Then we will talk about different designs for successful agents—filling in the question mark in Figure 2.1. We discuss some of the general principles used in the design of agents throughout the book, chief among which
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Information Security Journal: A Global Perspective, 19:61–73, 2010 Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC ISSN: 1939-3555 print / 1939-3547 online DOI: 10.1080/19393550903404902 Information 1939-3547 1939-3555 Security Journal: A Global Perspective, Vol. 19, No. 2, Mar 2010: pp. 0–0 UISS Perspective An Ontological Approach to Computer System Security ABSTRACT Computer system security relies on different aspects of a computer system such as security policies, security mechanisms, threat analysis
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framework and two case studies Jenny Gordon and Kevin Chadwick Centre for International Economics, Canberra February 2007 The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) operates as part of Australia’s international development cooperation program, with a mission to achieve more-productive and sustainable agricultural systems, for the benefit of developing countries and Australia. It commissions collaborative research between Australian and developing-country researchers
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06_0789735733_ch02.qxd 4/5/07 1:29 PM Page 63 2 CHAPTER TWO IT Governance This chapter helps you prepare for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam by covering the following ISACA objectives, which includes understanding the role IT governance plays in providing assurance. The assurance structure starts at the top with senior management and continues downward through the organization. This includes items such as the following: Tasks Evaluate the effectiveness
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opportunity to learn facing about real business world. An internship program is needed to gain ideas; knowledge and experience. From internship program a student can gather practical knowledge about working environment & activities. For the purpose of meeting practical knowledge about working environment & activities and to provide fresh graduate with modern technological & professional knowledge in banking and all other different institutions, management of Leading University, Sylhet has assigned
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market economy Vietnam Development Report 2014 Main Report November 2013 2 | VIETNAM DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2014 - MAIN REPORT Contents Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 7 Overview – Skilling up Vietnam: Preparing the workforce for a modern market economy ...................... 11 Skills and development in Vietnam ..............................
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This page intentionally left blank Business Performance Measurement Drawing together contributions from leading thinkers around the world, this book reviews recent developments in the theory and practice of performance measurement and management. Significantly updated and modified from the first edition, the book includes ten new chapters that provide a comprehensive review of performance measurement from the perspectives of accounting, marketing, operations, public services and supply chain
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CUSTOMER PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT – The construct and performance Harri Terho Sarja/Series A-4:2008 Copyright © Harri Terho & Turun kauppakorkeakoulu ISBN 978-951-564-592-0 (nid.) 978-951-564-593-7 (PDF) ISSN 0357-4652 (nid.) 1459-4870 (PDF) UDK 658.8 658.89 658.8.012.2 Esa Print Tampere, Tampere 2008 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Writing this dissertation has been a huge learning experience. Over the years I have received great support from a large number of people. I wish to thank everyone
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Chapter Overview 12.1 The Beginnings of Development What Is Development? Prenatal Development The Newborn CONCEPT LEARNING CHECK 12.1 Before and Preoperational Stage Concrete Operational Stage Formal Operational Stage Challenges to Piaget’s Stage Theory Social Development The Power of Touch Attachment Theory Disruption of Attachment Family Relationships Peers After Birth 12.2 Infancy and Childhood Physical Development Cognitive Development Piaget’s Stage Theory Sensorimotor Stage
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DESIGNER PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT George Hoffman Lisé Johnson Brian Baker Amy Scholz Kelly Simmons Marissa Carroll Allison Morris Ethan Bernard Lucille Buonocore Anna Melhorn Hillary Newman Harry Nolan Wendy Lai Ingrao Associates This book was set in 10/12 ITC Garamond light by MPS Limited and printed and bound by RRD/Jefferson City. The cover was printed by RRD/Jefferson City. This book is printed on acid free paper. Copyright © 2013, 2010, 2007, 2002, 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved
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