The next generation of global leaders with 22nd brain thinking will be key players in Japan’s prosperity in the 22nd century. To accelerate a paradigm shift from the 20th-century brain to the 22nd century, academic coaching would be one of key factors. Prosperity of Japan in 22nd century will be brought by strengthening a soft power outside Japan, while Japan’s hard power is decreasing in the 21st century. The next generation of global leaders who get respect around the world will contribute to Japan’s prosperity in the 22nd century. Academic coaching has a huge potential to succeed in the global leader training program.
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This document summarizes a study that aimed to identify value co-creation attributes that influence the UTM Institutional Repository (UTM IR), an e-service application. The study used interviews with UTM IR providers and users to collect data on the e-service based on the DART model of value co-creation. The DART model examines dialogue, access, risk, and transparency between customers and providers. Interview responses were coded according to the DART building blocks. A gap analysis of the coded provider and user responses identified attributes influencing the UTM IR from a value co-creation perspective. The findings aimed to help evaluate the UTM IR e-service based on customer and provider value co-creation.
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The document describes a proposed algorithm called Fusion of Hybrid Domain features for Iris Recognition (FHDIR).
The algorithm pre-processes iris images by resizing, binarization, cropping and splitting them. It then applies Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to the left half of the iris image to extract features and applies Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to the right half to extract features. These feature sets are then fused using arithmetic addition to generate a final feature vector. Test iris features are compared to the database using Euclidean Distance for identification.
The proposed algorithm is evaluated on the CASIA iris database and is found to have better performance than existing algorithms in terms of false rejection rate, false acceptance rate, and true
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The document describes a real-time vehicle license plate identification system (RTVLPIS) developed using image processing techniques in MATLAB. The system takes an image of a vehicle, extracts the license plate region using edge detection and segmentation, isolates the characters, and performs optical character recognition to identify the license plate numbers. The key steps involve image acquisition, thresholding, edge detection, noise elimination, segmentation, and character recognition. The system has applications in areas like parking management, border control, toll collection and traffic monitoring.
This document does not contain any meaningful information to summarize in 3 sentences or less. It consists of random letters, words and symbols with no coherent structure, context or message.
The summary analyzes the business perspective in India based on a Grant Thornton International Business Report survey of 400 Indian businesses. While business optimism in India remained stable, it was well above global averages. Most Indian businesses expect to increase revenue and profits in the coming year, though a lack of skilled workers remains a top constraint. The majority of Indian businesses also find their lenders supportive, but over half find interacting with the government too difficult.
This document contains a collection of quotes, proverbs, and snippets of text on various topics ranging from death, technology, censorship, relationships, and concluding with recommendations to embrace holistic supply chains, synthesize extensible vortals, and aggregate AJAX-enabled systems. Interspersed are additional notes on generating attention and revenue from networks, building multiple space stations, and routing around censorship.
Uwe Lübken - Historical Perspectives on Natural Disasters, Displacement, and ...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
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This document discusses the contributions history can provide to understanding natural disasters, displacement, and migration. It examines the 1937 Ohio River flood and the complexities of "disaster displacements", including flight and evacuation, intra-urban displacement, relocation, and reconstruction efforts. Historical examples from Cincinnati, Louisville, Frankfort, and Shawneetown illustrate how disasters can lead to urban renewal and the planned relocation of communities.
After all is said and done, more is said than done.Rhea Myers
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This document touches on several disjointed topics including data collection, mobile social networking, content access across platforms, and leveraging synergies. It quotes Ralph Nader on a company having files on 185 million Americans and a Chinese proverb about judging people by gifts. In conclusion, it advocates utilizing synergistic synergies and capturing enterprise vortals.
This document presents a classification of warning systems for natural hazards. It aims to develop a method to quantify the reliability of such warning systems. It identifies three types of warning systems: threshold systems, expert systems, and model-based expert systems. Each system has typical characteristics that influence reliability. The monitored hazard process determines the system's lead time and design. The classification allows the derivation of reliability criteria for each system type based on technical, human, data-related, and organizational factors. This provides an essential input for developing a reliability quantification method.
The document discusses ripple-spreading models and algorithms for integrated risk governance, emphasizing the significance of natural ripple-spreading phenomena in complex systems involving disasters. It highlights the development of a ripple-spreading network model that incorporates factors like node resilience and disaster chains, enhancing optimization in risk management applications. Additionally, it presents algorithms that improve route optimization and multi-objective decision-making in risk scenarios, demonstrating improved efficiency compared to existing methods.
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The document presents the optimal sizing of a hybrid photovoltaic-wind power system for rural electrification in India. It involves modeling the system components, optimizing the system size according to loss of power supply probability and levelized cost of energy, and applying the optimization model to a location in India. The optimal configuration is determined using MATLAB simulations to minimize costs while meeting reliability requirements. Simulation results show the hybrid system can generate enough power for some villages in rural areas using solar and wind energy resources.
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The document summarizes a study on the effect of heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of medium carbon steel. Two grades of steel were tested: one with copper and one without. Samples underwent annealing, normalizing, quenching, and tempering at 200°C, 400°C, and 600°C. Testing showed that steel with copper had higher hardness, ultimate tensile strength, and lower ductility than steel without copper. Hardness and strength decreased with increasing tempering temperature, while ductility increased. The microstructure of heat treated steel consisted of martensite and tempered martensite matrices.
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The document describes modifications made to a log periodic dipole antenna (LPDA) to make it more portable while maintaining performance. Specifically:
- The original LPDA had a boom length of 5.5 meters, which was reduced to 3.11 meters to improve portability.
- 38 elements were used on two booms to cover frequencies from 45MHz to 1000MHz. Plastic insulation and a spacing factor of 0.08 were used.
- The antenna was connected to a CALLISTO spectrometer via coaxial cable to convert radio signals for detection and measurement of solar bursts.
- Initial results showed the modified compact LPDA operated successfully while maintaining the desired frequency range and directivity.
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This document discusses the impacts of extreme weather events on renewable energy infrastructure in Germany. It outlines that heavy rain can damage hydroelectric plants and reduce output. Wind turbines are vulnerable to tornadoes and severe storms. Photovoltaic panels can be disturbed by thunderstorms, hail, high winds and lightning. Germany's climate mitigation concepts aim to integrate risk analyses of extreme weather with analyses of potential renewable energy sites. Regulations for distances between infrastructure and weather risks could be standardized nationwide. The concepts seek to develop sustainable renewable energy systems resilient to climate change impacts.
Dynamic potential in disaster exercises: identifcation – development – evalua...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
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This document discusses how the concept of dynamic capabilities can be applied to disaster management exercises to help organizations develop a more flexible response capacity. It introduces dynamic capabilities as processes that impact an organization's resources and allow them to be modified. Specifically, it outlines how dynamic capabilities modes like reconfiguration, leveraging, creative integration, and learning can be utilized in disaster management exercises to replicate or transform existing assets and routines. The document concludes that applying dynamic capabilities in exercises can help organizations anticipate changes, advance flexibility, and improve competitiveness by focusing on their flexible potential. Further research is needed to comprehensively measure dynamic capabilities and understand their effects on exercise and response success.
This document contains a collection of quotes and thoughts on various topics including technology, information, and the future. It discusses how technology has changed how information and media are consumed and distributed. For example, YouTube has become like the new television. It also notes that while technology provides opportunities, too much focus on information alone can drown out knowledge. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of visualization, cultivation, leveraging experiences, and considering different perspectives.
IJERD (www.ijerd.com) International Journal of Engineering Research and Devel...IJERD Editor
?
This document summarizes a study that aimed to identify value co-creation attributes that influence the UTM Institutional Repository (UTM IR), an e-service application. The study used interviews with UTM IR providers and users to collect data on the e-service based on the DART model of value co-creation. The DART model examines dialogue, access, risk, and transparency between customers and providers. Interview responses were coded according to the DART building blocks. A gap analysis of the coded provider and user responses identified attributes influencing the UTM IR from a value co-creation perspective. The findings aimed to help evaluate the UTM IR e-service based on customer and provider value co-creation.
IJERD (www.ijerd.com) International Journal of Engineering Research and Devel...IJERD Editor
?
The document describes a proposed algorithm called Fusion of Hybrid Domain features for Iris Recognition (FHDIR).
The algorithm pre-processes iris images by resizing, binarization, cropping and splitting them. It then applies Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to the left half of the iris image to extract features and applies Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to the right half to extract features. These feature sets are then fused using arithmetic addition to generate a final feature vector. Test iris features are compared to the database using Euclidean Distance for identification.
The proposed algorithm is evaluated on the CASIA iris database and is found to have better performance than existing algorithms in terms of false rejection rate, false acceptance rate, and true
IJERD (www.ijerd.com) International Journal of Engineering Research and Devel...IJERD Editor
?
The document describes a real-time vehicle license plate identification system (RTVLPIS) developed using image processing techniques in MATLAB. The system takes an image of a vehicle, extracts the license plate region using edge detection and segmentation, isolates the characters, and performs optical character recognition to identify the license plate numbers. The key steps involve image acquisition, thresholding, edge detection, noise elimination, segmentation, and character recognition. The system has applications in areas like parking management, border control, toll collection and traffic monitoring.
This document does not contain any meaningful information to summarize in 3 sentences or less. It consists of random letters, words and symbols with no coherent structure, context or message.
The summary analyzes the business perspective in India based on a Grant Thornton International Business Report survey of 400 Indian businesses. While business optimism in India remained stable, it was well above global averages. Most Indian businesses expect to increase revenue and profits in the coming year, though a lack of skilled workers remains a top constraint. The majority of Indian businesses also find their lenders supportive, but over half find interacting with the government too difficult.
This document contains a collection of quotes, proverbs, and snippets of text on various topics ranging from death, technology, censorship, relationships, and concluding with recommendations to embrace holistic supply chains, synthesize extensible vortals, and aggregate AJAX-enabled systems. Interspersed are additional notes on generating attention and revenue from networks, building multiple space stations, and routing around censorship.
Uwe Lübken - Historical Perspectives on Natural Disasters, Displacement, and ...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
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This document discusses the contributions history can provide to understanding natural disasters, displacement, and migration. It examines the 1937 Ohio River flood and the complexities of "disaster displacements", including flight and evacuation, intra-urban displacement, relocation, and reconstruction efforts. Historical examples from Cincinnati, Louisville, Frankfort, and Shawneetown illustrate how disasters can lead to urban renewal and the planned relocation of communities.
After all is said and done, more is said than done.Rhea Myers
?
This document touches on several disjointed topics including data collection, mobile social networking, content access across platforms, and leveraging synergies. It quotes Ralph Nader on a company having files on 185 million Americans and a Chinese proverb about judging people by gifts. In conclusion, it advocates utilizing synergistic synergies and capturing enterprise vortals.
This document presents a classification of warning systems for natural hazards. It aims to develop a method to quantify the reliability of such warning systems. It identifies three types of warning systems: threshold systems, expert systems, and model-based expert systems. Each system has typical characteristics that influence reliability. The monitored hazard process determines the system's lead time and design. The classification allows the derivation of reliability criteria for each system type based on technical, human, data-related, and organizational factors. This provides an essential input for developing a reliability quantification method.
The document discusses ripple-spreading models and algorithms for integrated risk governance, emphasizing the significance of natural ripple-spreading phenomena in complex systems involving disasters. It highlights the development of a ripple-spreading network model that incorporates factors like node resilience and disaster chains, enhancing optimization in risk management applications. Additionally, it presents algorithms that improve route optimization and multi-objective decision-making in risk scenarios, demonstrating improved efficiency compared to existing methods.
IJERD (www.ijerd.com) International Journal of Engineering Research and Devel...IJERD Editor
?
The document presents the optimal sizing of a hybrid photovoltaic-wind power system for rural electrification in India. It involves modeling the system components, optimizing the system size according to loss of power supply probability and levelized cost of energy, and applying the optimization model to a location in India. The optimal configuration is determined using MATLAB simulations to minimize costs while meeting reliability requirements. Simulation results show the hybrid system can generate enough power for some villages in rural areas using solar and wind energy resources.
IJERD (www.ijerd.com) International Journal of Engineering Research and Devel...IJERD Editor
?
The document summarizes a study on the effect of heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of medium carbon steel. Two grades of steel were tested: one with copper and one without. Samples underwent annealing, normalizing, quenching, and tempering at 200°C, 400°C, and 600°C. Testing showed that steel with copper had higher hardness, ultimate tensile strength, and lower ductility than steel without copper. Hardness and strength decreased with increasing tempering temperature, while ductility increased. The microstructure of heat treated steel consisted of martensite and tempered martensite matrices.
IJERD (www.ijerd.com) International Journal of Engineering Research and Devel...IJERD Editor
?
The document describes modifications made to a log periodic dipole antenna (LPDA) to make it more portable while maintaining performance. Specifically:
- The original LPDA had a boom length of 5.5 meters, which was reduced to 3.11 meters to improve portability.
- 38 elements were used on two booms to cover frequencies from 45MHz to 1000MHz. Plastic insulation and a spacing factor of 0.08 were used.
- The antenna was connected to a CALLISTO spectrometer via coaxial cable to convert radio signals for detection and measurement of solar bursts.
- Initial results showed the modified compact LPDA operated successfully while maintaining the desired frequency range and directivity.
Spatio-temporal analyses of the impacts of extreme weather events on renewabl...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
?
This document discusses the impacts of extreme weather events on renewable energy infrastructure in Germany. It outlines that heavy rain can damage hydroelectric plants and reduce output. Wind turbines are vulnerable to tornadoes and severe storms. Photovoltaic panels can be disturbed by thunderstorms, hail, high winds and lightning. Germany's climate mitigation concepts aim to integrate risk analyses of extreme weather with analyses of potential renewable energy sites. Regulations for distances between infrastructure and weather risks could be standardized nationwide. The concepts seek to develop sustainable renewable energy systems resilient to climate change impacts.
Dynamic potential in disaster exercises: identifcation – development – evalua...Global Risk Forum GRFDavos
?
This document discusses how the concept of dynamic capabilities can be applied to disaster management exercises to help organizations develop a more flexible response capacity. It introduces dynamic capabilities as processes that impact an organization's resources and allow them to be modified. Specifically, it outlines how dynamic capabilities modes like reconfiguration, leveraging, creative integration, and learning can be utilized in disaster management exercises to replicate or transform existing assets and routines. The document concludes that applying dynamic capabilities in exercises can help organizations anticipate changes, advance flexibility, and improve competitiveness by focusing on their flexible potential. Further research is needed to comprehensively measure dynamic capabilities and understand their effects on exercise and response success.
This document contains a collection of quotes and thoughts on various topics including technology, information, and the future. It discusses how technology has changed how information and media are consumed and distributed. For example, YouTube has become like the new television. It also notes that while technology provides opportunities, too much focus on information alone can drown out knowledge. The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of visualization, cultivation, leveraging experiences, and considering different perspectives.