This document establishes the rules and guidelines for submitting proposals to the ASRF (Arab Science Research Foundation). It outlines the call for proposals process, including pre-proposal checks, submission requirements, and eligibility. Key points include:
- Proposals are submitted in response to biannual calls announced on the ASRF website.
- Pre-proposals are initially submitted and selected authors are invited to submit full proposals.
- Proposals must be submitted electronically in English before the deadline.
- Selection is based on excellence, transparency, fairness, confidentiality, efficiency, and ethics.
- Funding between $10,000-$150,000 is typically provided for 1-3 years to support research projects.
Measure provides mystery shopping and customer experience auditing programs. Their vision is to raise global service levels. They recruit and train shoppers to conduct tens of thousands of mystery shops per month across various industries. Shoppers undergo extensive vetting and training. Shops go through a rigorous four-step quality control process. Measure provides various reporting capabilities including aggregated excellence reports to highlight performance, areas for improvement, and benchmarking. Their goal is to be a consultative partner and help clients improve customer experiences through data-driven insights.
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The document discusses the stand of Lady Fatima (s.a.) against oppression. When she was tortured after the death of the Prophet, she had few options - to stay silent, force a conflict between Imam Ali and the new caliphate, or take a silent stand against the oppressors to pass her message to future generations. She chose the latter to preserve Muslim unity while expressing her disapproval. Her ultimate wish was to implement the system of leadership ("Wilayat") established by the Prophet, and fulfilling this wish is considered the real revenge against her oppressors. As her followers, we are responsible for preparing the way for her grandson, Imam Mahdi, to establish global justice and governance according
This document summarizes an opportunity for an oGCDP CEEDership with AIESEC Mazagan in Morocco. It provides information about AIESEC in Morocco and AIESEC Mazagan, including their structures. The profile required for the position includes mandatory OGX background, TLP experience, preferably EB experience, excellent English level, and being solution-oriented and open-minded. The job description involves assisting with online and offline promotion, coaching oGCDP members, and supporting the VP oGCDP. The CEEDership will last 6-8 weeks with accommodations provided and 6 hours of work per day. The deadline to apply is March 31st by sending the application and questionnaire to the
Energy innovation program clean energy innovation applicants-guide-canadaSteve Wittrig
This document outlines the process and guidelines for applicants to receive funding from Natural Resources Canada's Energy Innovation Program. Key details include:
- Eligible projects include clean energy research, development and demonstration in areas like renewable energy and reducing emissions.
- Applicants submit a proposal which is reviewed based on criteria like innovation and expected outcomes. Successful applicants enter a contribution agreement.
- Funding is available from 2017-2018 and covers up to 50-75% of project costs depending on the type of project. Minimum request is $300,000 and maximum is $5 million.
- Eligible expenditures and reporting requirements are defined. The funding process and objectives aim to support energy technology innovation in Canada.
The document describes the Applied Scientific Research Fund (ASRF), a non-profit organization that promotes applied science and engineering in Jordan. It discusses ASRF's three main funding schemes - Samih Darwazah Innovation Grants, Proof of Concept grants, and a Student Competition. Grants are awarded to researchers, universities, and students to support innovative projects and prototype development. Funded projects receive between 1,000-100,000 JOD, and ASRF owns the intellectual property of funded work. The goal is to accelerate commercialization of new technologies and ideas in Jordan.
This document discusses a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. An RFP is used when factors other than price are considered for procurements over $100,000. Selection is based on evaluation criteria described in the RFP, such as technical approach, past performance, key personnel, and price. The RFP outlines the statement of work, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, and anticipated contract terms. Best practices for responding include emphasizing benefits, responding completely to instructions, and customizing for each RFP. Pitfalls to avoid are disclaimers, ignoring instructions or criteria, and late submissions.
The document provides guidance on writing a successful grant application for the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) in the UK. It discusses several key areas to focus on, including carefully reading the application guidelines, getting feedback on the proposal, developing realistic costings, clearly outlining the research question and methodology, considering impact and dissemination plans, and ensuring the application is complete and adheres to formatting requirements. The document also reviews the application components, such as the case for support, CV, publications list, technical plan, justification of resources, and pathways to impact. Overall, the document aims to help applicants understand what makes a strong application that will have the best chance of receiving funding.
Supplementary Guidelines for Standards Club activities under Engineering & Ot...renoldmemories
This document provides supplementary guidelines for standards club activities in engineering and other colleges. It categorizes standards clubs into those in schools and those in colleges. For colleges, standards clubs can be organized by department or discipline. A variety of activities are suggested, including presentations on standards, standards parliaments to debate topics, treasure hunts involving standards, and mock technical committee meetings. The purpose is to engage student members in higher-level exploration of quality and standards topics through activities like workshops, projects, and competitions. Sample activities and guidelines for implementation are provided for different suggested event types. The overall aim is to promote awareness and understanding of standards among engineering students.
Measure provides mystery shopping and customer experience auditing programs. Their vision is to raise global service levels. They recruit and train shoppers to conduct tens of thousands of mystery shops per month across various industries. Shoppers undergo extensive vetting and training. Shops go through a rigorous four-step quality control process. Measure provides various reporting capabilities including aggregated excellence reports to highlight performance, areas for improvement, and benchmarking. Their goal is to be a consultative partner and help clients improve customer experiences through data-driven insights.
Reason behind the stand of Janabe Fatima (s) and our responsibilities to fulf...Sohel Ajani
The document discusses the stand of Lady Fatima (s.a.) against oppression. When she was tortured after the death of the Prophet, she had few options - to stay silent, force a conflict between Imam Ali and the new caliphate, or take a silent stand against the oppressors to pass her message to future generations. She chose the latter to preserve Muslim unity while expressing her disapproval. Her ultimate wish was to implement the system of leadership ("Wilayat") established by the Prophet, and fulfilling this wish is considered the real revenge against her oppressors. As her followers, we are responsible for preparing the way for her grandson, Imam Mahdi, to establish global justice and governance according
This document summarizes an opportunity for an oGCDP CEEDership with AIESEC Mazagan in Morocco. It provides information about AIESEC in Morocco and AIESEC Mazagan, including their structures. The profile required for the position includes mandatory OGX background, TLP experience, preferably EB experience, excellent English level, and being solution-oriented and open-minded. The job description involves assisting with online and offline promotion, coaching oGCDP members, and supporting the VP oGCDP. The CEEDership will last 6-8 weeks with accommodations provided and 6 hours of work per day. The deadline to apply is March 31st by sending the application and questionnaire to the
Energy innovation program clean energy innovation applicants-guide-canadaSteve Wittrig
This document outlines the process and guidelines for applicants to receive funding from Natural Resources Canada's Energy Innovation Program. Key details include:
- Eligible projects include clean energy research, development and demonstration in areas like renewable energy and reducing emissions.
- Applicants submit a proposal which is reviewed based on criteria like innovation and expected outcomes. Successful applicants enter a contribution agreement.
- Funding is available from 2017-2018 and covers up to 50-75% of project costs depending on the type of project. Minimum request is $300,000 and maximum is $5 million.
- Eligible expenditures and reporting requirements are defined. The funding process and objectives aim to support energy technology innovation in Canada.
The document describes the Applied Scientific Research Fund (ASRF), a non-profit organization that promotes applied science and engineering in Jordan. It discusses ASRF's three main funding schemes - Samih Darwazah Innovation Grants, Proof of Concept grants, and a Student Competition. Grants are awarded to researchers, universities, and students to support innovative projects and prototype development. Funded projects receive between 1,000-100,000 JOD, and ASRF owns the intellectual property of funded work. The goal is to accelerate commercialization of new technologies and ideas in Jordan.
This document discusses a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. An RFP is used when factors other than price are considered for procurements over $100,000. Selection is based on evaluation criteria described in the RFP, such as technical approach, past performance, key personnel, and price. The RFP outlines the statement of work, evaluation criteria, submission instructions, and anticipated contract terms. Best practices for responding include emphasizing benefits, responding completely to instructions, and customizing for each RFP. Pitfalls to avoid are disclaimers, ignoring instructions or criteria, and late submissions.
The document provides guidance on writing a successful grant application for the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) in the UK. It discusses several key areas to focus on, including carefully reading the application guidelines, getting feedback on the proposal, developing realistic costings, clearly outlining the research question and methodology, considering impact and dissemination plans, and ensuring the application is complete and adheres to formatting requirements. The document also reviews the application components, such as the case for support, CV, publications list, technical plan, justification of resources, and pathways to impact. Overall, the document aims to help applicants understand what makes a strong application that will have the best chance of receiving funding.
Supplementary Guidelines for Standards Club activities under Engineering & Ot...renoldmemories
This document provides supplementary guidelines for standards club activities in engineering and other colleges. It categorizes standards clubs into those in schools and those in colleges. For colleges, standards clubs can be organized by department or discipline. A variety of activities are suggested, including presentations on standards, standards parliaments to debate topics, treasure hunts involving standards, and mock technical committee meetings. The purpose is to engage student members in higher-level exploration of quality and standards topics through activities like workshops, projects, and competitions. Sample activities and guidelines for implementation are provided for different suggested event types. The overall aim is to promote awareness and understanding of standards among engineering students.
Applied Scientific Research Fund (ASRF) is a non-government, non-profit organization created by Samih Darwazah, founder of Hikma Pharmaceuticals, to promote the development of applied science and engineering ideas.
This Request for Proposal outlines the process for selecting projects to improve current processes. It describes the background of challenges with the current process and technical requirements for new proposals. Proposals will be selected based on criteria such as clearly stated goals, return on investment, funding availability, and ability to complete the project. Selected proposals will then be evaluated on importance, benefits, impact, approach, creativity, and sharing results. The RFP process involves departments submitting proposals, review by subject matter experts, acceptance notification, project planning, and reporting results. Contact information is provided for any questions.
The document provides an overview of a department of procurement and contracts, including its structure, responsibilities, and processes. The department is comprised of five business units and oversees finance, systems, strategic planning, contract compliance, and purchasing. It outlines the solicitation processes of bids, requests for proposals, qualifications, and information. The roles and responsibilities of various participants in the contracting process are also described.
The document summarizes guidelines for the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method for selecting consultants by World Bank borrowers. It describes key aspects of the selection process including:
- Issuing a Letter of Invitation and Instructions to Consultants to initiate the process and provide selection criteria.
- Receiving and evaluating technical proposals independently of financial proposals based on consultants' experience, methodology, staff qualifications and other factors.
- Opening and evaluating cost proposals for consultants that meet minimum technical scores.
- Combining quality and cost scores, with typically 80% weight on quality and 20% on cost, to select the highest ranked consultant for contract negotiations.
The document outlines the grant policy requirements of a foundation. It details the application process, which involves submitting documents for formal checks, internal and external examinations, and approval by a grant committee. Projects must meet eligibility criteria such as having innovative concepts and commercialization plans. The foundation uses over 1,000 technical experts across various fields to rigorously examine applications and project reports. Since its inception, the foundation has approved over $9.5 billion in grants to support technological development stages from research to commercialization.
This document is a proposal application form for funding innovative research projects from the Applied Scientific Research Fund (ASRF). The 12-page form requests information on the research proposal title, team, objectives, methodology, budget, timeline, facilities, expected outcomes, impact plan, and certifications. If funded, ASRF would provide up to 100,000 JOD over 2 years to support activities such as materials, equipment, implementation costs, prototyping, and technical testing. Intellectual property from funded projects would be jointly owned by ASRF and the research team.
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This document provides guidance for assessors evaluating applications for the AoC Beacon Awards. It outlines a three-stage assessment process: 1) initial applications are shortlisted by assessors, 2) shortlisted colleges undergo site visits, and 3) final award decisions are made. Assessors use standard forms at each stage and look for evidence that submissions meet general award criteria as well as sponsors' specific criteria. The goal is to identify exemplary teaching/learning initiatives and recognize colleges' contributions to education.
The document discusses peer review processes for research funding and publications. It defines peer review as the evaluation of scientific work by qualified experts in the same field. The key areas of peer review application are the evaluation of research findings for publication, research/innovation proposals for funding, and the evaluation of research teams/institutions. The document outlines best practices for designing peer review processes, including selecting qualified peers, developing assessment criteria, and establishing review panels to evaluate and rank proposals in a transparent, impartial manner.
The document provides guidance on applying for the AoC Beacon Awards, which recognize exemplary teaching and learning initiatives. It outlines the application requirements, including that submissions must address specific criteria like benefiting students, promoting equality, and being sustainable. It also provides tips on structuring the application, directions for submitting materials, and answers frequently asked questions. Feedback from previous years emphasizes strengths like partnerships and support for activities, as well as areas for improvement such as providing evidence of innovative practices and learner outcomes.
The document provides guidance on applying for the AoC Beacon Awards, which recognize exemplary teaching and learning initiatives. It outlines the application requirements, including that submissions must address specific criteria like benefiting students, promoting equality, and being sustainable. It also provides tips on structuring the application, directions for submitting materials, and answers frequently asked questions. Feedback from previous years notes strengths of successful applications and shortcomings to avoid.
The webinar provided an overview of the EPA Research Call 2022. It covered the introduction to EPA Research 2030 and its focus on achieving environmental objectives. It then discussed the details of the 2022 research call, including the two open topics, application process and timeline, eligibility criteria, and types of funding available. The presentation concluded with guidance on the application process and financial rules, and a Q&A session to address any questions.
This document outlines the grant awarding process in COST from application to payment. It describes the key steps and roles involved, including:
1) The applicant creates and submits a grant application with required documents.
2) The Grant Awarding Coordinator reviews and approves or rejects the application on behalf of the Management Committee.
3) If approved, the Grant Holder Manager sends a grant letter to the applicant.
4) The applicant submits a report within 30 days of completion.
5) The Grant Awarding Coordinator reviews and approves or rejects the report.
6) If approved, the Grant Holder Manager records payment to complete the process.
This document outlines the grant awarding process in COST from application to payment. It describes the key steps and roles involved, including:
1) The applicant creates and submits a grant application with required documents.
2) The Grant Awarding Coordinator reviews and approves or rejects the application on behalf of the Management Committee.
3) If approved, the Grant Holder Manager sends a grant letter to the applicant.
4) The applicant submits a report within 30 days of completion.
5) The Grant Awarding Coordinator reviews and approves or rejects the report.
6) If approved, the Grant Holder Manager records payment to complete the process.
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The Applied Scientific Research Fund (ASRF) is a non-profit organization in Jordan that funds applied research. In 2011, ASRF established its funding schemes, funded 3 projects under the Samih Darwazeh Innovation Grant and 5 student projects. ASRF also signed memorandums of understanding with several Jordanian universities. Looking ahead, in 2012 ASRF plans to further analyze Jordan's innovation ecosystem, fund additional projects, and launch a funding call focused on renewable energy, desalination, and pharmaceutical research.
The Applied Scientific Research Fund (ASRF) promotes applied science and engineering projects at universities in Jordan. Winners have come from Yarmouk University, German Jordanian University, Hashemite University, and Jordan University of Science and Technology. Participation has increased from 10 applications to 10 funded projects. One funded project presented on mechatronics from Hashemite University about enhancing query efficiency in information retrieval systems using bigram term coding. This reduces storage and CPU usage compared to standard and Huffman coding indexes. Another presented on developing a noninvasive cholesterol sensor using a fuzzy neural network and data collection at Jordan University of Science and Technology.
This document provides a form for evaluators to assess student competition proposals. The form includes sections for general information about the proposal and evaluator, evaluating the quality of science, implementation and project plan, impact of results, and providing funding recommendations. Evaluators are asked to rate criteria on a scale of 0 to 5 and provide justifications. They can also choose to receive an honorarium of 50 JOD for their contribution or decline and have the funds reinvested in research.
Applied Scientific Research Fund (ASRF) is a non-government, non-profit organization created by Samih Darwazah, founder of Hikma Pharmaceuticals, to promote the development of applied science and engineering ideas.
This Request for Proposal outlines the process for selecting projects to improve current processes. It describes the background of challenges with the current process and technical requirements for new proposals. Proposals will be selected based on criteria such as clearly stated goals, return on investment, funding availability, and ability to complete the project. Selected proposals will then be evaluated on importance, benefits, impact, approach, creativity, and sharing results. The RFP process involves departments submitting proposals, review by subject matter experts, acceptance notification, project planning, and reporting results. Contact information is provided for any questions.
The document provides an overview of a department of procurement and contracts, including its structure, responsibilities, and processes. The department is comprised of five business units and oversees finance, systems, strategic planning, contract compliance, and purchasing. It outlines the solicitation processes of bids, requests for proposals, qualifications, and information. The roles and responsibilities of various participants in the contracting process are also described.
The document summarizes guidelines for the Quality- and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method for selecting consultants by World Bank borrowers. It describes key aspects of the selection process including:
- Issuing a Letter of Invitation and Instructions to Consultants to initiate the process and provide selection criteria.
- Receiving and evaluating technical proposals independently of financial proposals based on consultants' experience, methodology, staff qualifications and other factors.
- Opening and evaluating cost proposals for consultants that meet minimum technical scores.
- Combining quality and cost scores, with typically 80% weight on quality and 20% on cost, to select the highest ranked consultant for contract negotiations.
The document outlines the grant policy requirements of a foundation. It details the application process, which involves submitting documents for formal checks, internal and external examinations, and approval by a grant committee. Projects must meet eligibility criteria such as having innovative concepts and commercialization plans. The foundation uses over 1,000 technical experts across various fields to rigorously examine applications and project reports. Since its inception, the foundation has approved over $9.5 billion in grants to support technological development stages from research to commercialization.
This document is a proposal application form for funding innovative research projects from the Applied Scientific Research Fund (ASRF). The 12-page form requests information on the research proposal title, team, objectives, methodology, budget, timeline, facilities, expected outcomes, impact plan, and certifications. If funded, ASRF would provide up to 100,000 JOD over 2 years to support activities such as materials, equipment, implementation costs, prototyping, and technical testing. Intellectual property from funded projects would be jointly owned by ASRF and the research team.
The document discusses the guidelines for major and minor research projects funded by MGNCRE. It outlines two categories of projects - major projects which last 12-24 months with a budget of Rs. 5-10 lakh, and minor projects which last 6-12 months with a budget up to Rs. 5 lakh. Eligible applicants include researchers from recognized universities and institutes. The application process is online and requires submission of a research proposal. Applications are reviewed by expert committees who recommend projects for funding. Funds are disbursed in installments over the project duration.
This document provides guidance for assessors evaluating applications for the AoC Beacon Awards. It outlines a three-stage assessment process: 1) initial applications are shortlisted by assessors, 2) shortlisted colleges undergo site visits, and 3) final award decisions are made. Assessors use standard forms at each stage and look for evidence that submissions meet general award criteria as well as sponsors' specific criteria. The goal is to identify exemplary teaching/learning initiatives and recognize colleges' contributions to education.
The document discusses peer review processes for research funding and publications. It defines peer review as the evaluation of scientific work by qualified experts in the same field. The key areas of peer review application are the evaluation of research findings for publication, research/innovation proposals for funding, and the evaluation of research teams/institutions. The document outlines best practices for designing peer review processes, including selecting qualified peers, developing assessment criteria, and establishing review panels to evaluate and rank proposals in a transparent, impartial manner.
The document provides guidance on applying for the AoC Beacon Awards, which recognize exemplary teaching and learning initiatives. It outlines the application requirements, including that submissions must address specific criteria like benefiting students, promoting equality, and being sustainable. It also provides tips on structuring the application, directions for submitting materials, and answers frequently asked questions. Feedback from previous years emphasizes strengths like partnerships and support for activities, as well as areas for improvement such as providing evidence of innovative practices and learner outcomes.
The document provides guidance on applying for the AoC Beacon Awards, which recognize exemplary teaching and learning initiatives. It outlines the application requirements, including that submissions must address specific criteria like benefiting students, promoting equality, and being sustainable. It also provides tips on structuring the application, directions for submitting materials, and answers frequently asked questions. Feedback from previous years notes strengths of successful applications and shortcomings to avoid.
The webinar provided an overview of the EPA Research Call 2022. It covered the introduction to EPA Research 2030 and its focus on achieving environmental objectives. It then discussed the details of the 2022 research call, including the two open topics, application process and timeline, eligibility criteria, and types of funding available. The presentation concluded with guidance on the application process and financial rules, and a Q&A session to address any questions.
This document outlines the grant awarding process in COST from application to payment. It describes the key steps and roles involved, including:
1) The applicant creates and submits a grant application with required documents.
2) The Grant Awarding Coordinator reviews and approves or rejects the application on behalf of the Management Committee.
3) If approved, the Grant Holder Manager sends a grant letter to the applicant.
4) The applicant submits a report within 30 days of completion.
5) The Grant Awarding Coordinator reviews and approves or rejects the report.
6) If approved, the Grant Holder Manager records payment to complete the process.
This document outlines the grant awarding process in COST from application to payment. It describes the key steps and roles involved, including:
1) The applicant creates and submits a grant application with required documents.
2) The Grant Awarding Coordinator reviews and approves or rejects the application on behalf of the Management Committee.
3) If approved, the Grant Holder Manager sends a grant letter to the applicant.
4) The applicant submits a report within 30 days of completion.
5) The Grant Awarding Coordinator reviews and approves or rejects the report.
6) If approved, the Grant Holder Manager records payment to complete the process.
High quality research requires high ethical standards. Learn about Research Ethics basics in the UK and NewZealand. These guidelines are likely to apply to most European and American institutions with the exception of the Treaty of Waitangi.
This webinar presentation provides an overview of a call for proposals related to the development of SBAS-enabled shipborne receivers. It discusses the objectives of the call, which include developing and testing SBAS receivers according to draft guidelines and supporting standardization. The presentation outlines eligibility criteria, the types of receivers that can be proposed, evaluation criteria, budget and duration details. It also provides guidance on how to prepare a proposal, including an overview of the administrative, technical and financial packages and forms to be completed by coordinators and co-applicants.
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Complaints and Customer Feedback Policy and ProceduresThe Pathway Group
This document outlines the complaints and customer feedback policy and procedures for Pathway Group. It aims to ensure a clear framework for handling all complaints and compliments in a consistent manner. The policy provides a two-step procedure for complaints - an initial informal resolution process followed by a formal written complaints procedure if needed. It also describes an appeals process if the complainant is dissatisfied with the initial complaint outcome. All complaints and compliments are recorded centrally to monitor trends and support continuous improvement.
The Applied Scientific Research Fund (ASRF) is a non-profit organization in Jordan that funds applied research. In 2011, ASRF established its funding schemes, funded 3 projects under the Samih Darwazeh Innovation Grant and 5 student projects. ASRF also signed memorandums of understanding with several Jordanian universities. Looking ahead, in 2012 ASRF plans to further analyze Jordan's innovation ecosystem, fund additional projects, and launch a funding call focused on renewable energy, desalination, and pharmaceutical research.
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This document provides a form for evaluators to assess student competition proposals. The form includes sections for general information about the proposal and evaluator, evaluating the quality of science, implementation and project plan, impact of results, and providing funding recommendations. Evaluators are asked to rate criteria on a scale of 0 to 5 and provide justifications. They can also choose to receive an honorarium of 50 JOD for their contribution or decline and have the funds reinvested in research.
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This ethics checklist addresses key ethical issues that may arise in research. It provides guidance to research applicants on compliance related to informed consent, research involving human embryos/fetus, privacy concerns, research on animals, developing countries, and dual use risks. The checklist consists of questions about these topics to help identify any ethical issues and ensure they are properly addressed.
The flow chart outlines the submission, evaluation, and selection process for research proposals. It shows the steps from initial proposal abstract submission through eligibility checks, panel review by board members, consensus decision making, and notification of applicants. Key stages include an eligibility and evaluation phase, panel review and consensus decision on funding or rejection, and informing applicants of the final evaluation or committee decision.
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What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into integrating generative AI.
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Test Automation with generative AI and Open AI.
UiPath integration with generative AI
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DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
- Reduzierung der Lizenzkosten durch Auffinden und Beheben von Fehlkonfigurationen und überflüssigen Konten
- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 5DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 5. In this session, we will cover CI/CD with devops.
Topics covered:
CI/CD with in UiPath
End-to-end overview of CI/CD pipeline with Azure devops
Speaker:
Lyndsey Byblow, Test Suite Sales Engineer @ UiPath, Inc.
Observability Concepts EVERY Developer Should Know -- DeveloperWeek Europe.pdfPaige Cruz
Monitoring and observability aren’t traditionally found in software curriculums and many of us cobble this knowledge together from whatever vendor or ecosystem we were first introduced to and whatever is a part of your current company’s observability stack.
While the dev and ops silo continues to crumble….many organizations still relegate monitoring & observability as the purview of ops, infra and SRE teams. This is a mistake - achieving a highly observable system requires collaboration up and down the stack.
I, a former op, would like to extend an invitation to all application developers to join the observability party will share these foundational concepts to build on:
Cosa hanno in comune un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ?Speck&Tech
ABSTRACT: A prima vista, un mattoncino Lego e la backdoor XZ potrebbero avere in comune il fatto di essere entrambi blocchi di costruzione, o dipendenze di progetti creativi e software. La realtà è che un mattoncino Lego e il caso della backdoor XZ hanno molto di più di tutto ciò in comune.
Partecipate alla presentazione per immergervi in una storia di interoperabilità, standard e formati aperti, per poi discutere del ruolo importante che i contributori hanno in una comunità open source sostenibile.
BIO: Sostenitrice del software libero e dei formati standard e aperti. È stata un membro attivo dei progetti Fedora e openSUSE e ha co-fondato l'Associazione LibreItalia dove è stata coinvolta in diversi eventi, migrazioni e formazione relativi a LibreOffice. In precedenza ha lavorato a migrazioni e corsi di formazione su LibreOffice per diverse amministrazioni pubbliche e privati. Da gennaio 2020 lavora in SUSE come Software Release Engineer per Uyuni e SUSE Manager e quando non segue la sua passione per i computer e per Geeko coltiva la sua curiosità per l'astronomia (da cui deriva il suo nickname deneb_alpha).
Climate Impact of Software Testing at Nordic Testing DaysKari Kakkonen
My slides at Nordic Testing Days 6.6.2024
Climate impact / sustainability of software testing discussed on the talk. ICT and testing must carry their part of global responsibility to help with the climat warming. We can minimize the carbon footprint but we can also have a carbon handprint, a positive impact on the climate. Quality characteristics can be added with sustainability, and then measured continuously. Test environments can be used less, and in smaller scale and on demand. Test techniques can be used in optimizing or minimizing number of tests. Test automation can be used to speed up testing.
GraphRAG for Life Science to increase LLM accuracyTomaz Bratanic
GraphRAG for life science domain, where you retriever information from biomedical knowledge graphs using LLMs to increase the accuracy and performance of generated answers
Why You Should Replace Windows 11 with Nitrux Linux 3.5.0 for enhanced perfor...SOFTTECHHUB
The choice of an operating system plays a pivotal role in shaping our computing experience. For decades, Microsoft's Windows has dominated the market, offering a familiar and widely adopted platform for personal and professional use. However, as technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of innovation, alternative operating systems have emerged, challenging the status quo and offering users a fresh perspective on computing.
One such alternative that has garnered significant attention and acclaim is Nitrux Linux 3.5.0, a sleek, powerful, and user-friendly Linux distribution that promises to redefine the way we interact with our devices. With its focus on performance, security, and customization, Nitrux Linux presents a compelling case for those seeking to break free from the constraints of proprietary software and embrace the freedom and flexibility of open-source computing.
Removing Uninteresting Bytes in Software FuzzingAftab Hussain
Imagine a world where software fuzzing, the process of mutating bytes in test seeds to uncover hidden and erroneous program behaviors, becomes faster and more effective. A lot depends on the initial seeds, which can significantly dictate the trajectory of a fuzzing campaign, particularly in terms of how long it takes to uncover interesting behaviour in your code. We introduce DIAR, a technique designed to speedup fuzzing campaigns by pinpointing and eliminating those uninteresting bytes in the seeds. Picture this: instead of wasting valuable resources on meaningless mutations in large, bloated seeds, DIAR removes the unnecessary bytes, streamlining the entire process.
In this work, we equipped AFL, a popular fuzzer, with DIAR and examined two critical Linux libraries -- Libxml's xmllint, a tool for parsing xml documents, and Binutil's readelf, an essential debugging and security analysis command-line tool used to display detailed information about ELF (Executable and Linkable Format). Our preliminary results show that AFL+DIAR does not only discover new paths more quickly but also achieves higher coverage overall. This work thus showcases how starting with lean and optimized seeds can lead to faster, more comprehensive fuzzing campaigns -- and DIAR helps you find such seeds.
- These are slides of the talk given at IEEE International Conference on Software Testing Verification and Validation Workshop, ICSTW 2022.
Unlocking Productivity: Leveraging the Potential of Copilot in Microsoft 365, a presentation by Christoforos Vlachos, Senior Solutions Manager – Modern Workplace, Uni Systems
Building Production Ready Search Pipelines with Spark and MilvusZilliz
Spark is the widely used ETL tool for processing, indexing and ingesting data to serving stack for search. Milvus is the production-ready open-source vector database. In this talk we will show how to use Spark to process unstructured data to extract vector representations, and push the vectors to Milvus vector database for search serving.
3. CONTEXT AND SCOPE
This document establishes ASRF’s rules for the proposals submission, and gives the basic
guidelines the applicants would need to follow.
The related evaluation, selection and award procedures can be found in separate documents.
1. INTRODUCTION
This call is designed to capture innovative ideas and opportunities at colleges, universities and
research institutes. We solicit your best ideas on a range of targeted research topics with the
goal of commercialization, solving industrial needs or community/environmental needs.
Funding made through ASRF is primarily intended to provide financial support for the
Principal Investigator (PI) and his/her team of researchers, students and technicians. We grant
3-5 awards annually each provide cash support for a limited period of one year, renewable up
to a maximum of three years, typically in the range of $15,000 - $150,000 US inclusive of
overheads. This can vary depending on the type of research funded.
Type Amount
Innovation Grant 10,000 ≤ 100,000
Proof of concept ≤ 10,000
Student ≤ 1,000
Applications for financial support from ASRF are generally made in the form of proposals
submitted electronically.
The selection & treatment of the proposals rest on a number of well-established principles:
i) Excellence. Projects selected for funding must demonstrate a high quality in the
context of the topics and criteria set out in the calls.
ii) Transparency. Funding decisions must be based on clearly described rules and
procedures, and applicants should receive adequate feedback on the outcome of the
evaluation of their proposals.
iii) Fairness and impartiality. All proposals submitted to a call are treated equally.
They are evaluated impartially on their merits, irrespective of their origin or the
identity of the applicants.
iv) Confidentiality. All proposals and related data, knowledge and documents
communicated ASRF & the evaluation committee are treated in confidence.
ASRF will take all possible precautions not to disclose the submitted information in
proposals outside the review system.
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4. v) Efficiency and speed. Evaluation, award and grant preparation should be as rapid as
possible, c o m m e n s u r a t e w i t h m a i n t a i n i n g t h e q u a l i t y o f t h e
e v a l u a t i o n , a n d respecting the timeframe.
vi) Ethical and security considerations: Any proposal which contravenes fundamental
ethical principles, or which fails to comply with the relevant security procedures may
be excluded at any time from the process of evaluation, selection and award. (see
Ethics Checklist).
The call and associated Guide for Applicants may spell out in more detail the way in which
these rules and procedures will be implemented and, where relevant, which options are to be
followed.
The various steps involved in the proposal, submission, evaluation and selection procedures
are summarised in a diagram in a separate document; refer to “02 Chart for Submission Rules
& Guidelines”
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5. 2. SUBMISSION
2.1. Calls for proposals
Proposals are submitted in response to calls for proposals announced through the ASRF
website, every six months. The content and timing of calls are set when the calls are
announced. If there are specific notes related to the call, they will be published with the
announcement. ASRF website http://asrf.jo/ provides access to all the necessary information for
those wishing to apply to calls, including contact details for further inquiries.
Calls are considered 'open' until the specified deadline.
Depending on the objectives of the call, the work programme and call may make a distinction
between different types of projects.
In general there will be announcements of three different types.
i) Specific Calls.
These calls would address the needs of certain industries, or will be announced as a
response to specific demands of the fast changing market.
ii) General Calls
Calls that will support rising of general innovative ideas
iii) Special Calls.
Calls that may be announced outside the schedule cycle, as a response to a sudden need, or
to support a new idea.
A call will have a two-stage submission and evaluation procedure.
Applicants first submit reduced or outline proposals (also called pre-proposals). Only those
whose proposals were evaluated positively at the first stage are invited to submit complete
proposals in a second stage.
2.2. Pre-proposal checks
When warranted by the nature of a particular call, an informal advisory pre-proposal check
service may be offered by the CEO. The purpose is to advise potential applicants on whether
proposals appear to be eligible and within the scope of the call. If applicable, details of the
procedure for pre-proposal checks will be set out in the relevant Guide for Applicants. The
CEO may be contacted by phone or email, details can be found on ASRF website.
2.3. Submission of proposals
The call for proposals will have two stages. In the first stage, participants are asked to submit
an pre-proposal of their proposed collaborative research project through FastLane.
Usually within 1 month, all submitted pre-proposals would be reviewed, and selected authors
will be invited to submit a full proposal for the second stage.
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6. ASRF must emphasize that the written language for the pre and full proposals must be
English.
Application must be all sent before the announced deadline.
Proposals should be sent in electronic versions; additional hard (printed) copies are welcomed.
If more than one copy of the same proposal is received, only the most recent eligible version
is evaluated.
Proposals are archived under secure conditions at all times. After completion of the evaluation
and any subsequent negotiation, all copies are destroyed other than those required for
archiving and/or auditing purposes.
Ethics check list should be sent along with the agreement, Refer to Document “04 Ethics
Checklist”
2.4. Reception
The date and time of receipt of the last version of submitted proposals are recorded. After the
call closure, an acknowledgement of receipt is sent to the applicant by e-mail containing:
– Proposal title, acronym and unique proposal identifier (proposal number);
– Name of the programme and/or activity/research area and call identifier to which the
proposal was addressed;
– Date and time of receipt (which is set to the time of the call deadline for proposals
submitted electronically).
There is normally no further contact between ASRF and applicants on their proposal
until after completion of the evaluation, except for proposals which are subject to hearings
or where applicant is called for negotiation. ASRF may, however, contact an applicant in order
to clarify matters such as eligibility.
2.5. Eligibility check
Proposals must fulfil all of the eligibility criteria if they are to be retained for evaluation.
These criteria are rigorously applied. Each stage is subject to an eligibility check. The
following eligibility criteria apply to all proposals submitted under a call.
– Receipt of proposal before the deadline date and time established in the call, if
applicable.
– Completeness of the proposal, i.e. the presence of all requested administrative forms
and the proposal description (N.B. the completeness of the information contained in
the proposal will be for the experts to evaluate; the eligibility checks only apply to
the presence of the appropriate parts of the proposal).
– Scope of the call: the content of the proposal must relate to the topic(s) and funding
scheme(s) set out in t h e a n n o u n c e m e n t o f the call (in the case of Specific &
Special Calls). A proposal will only be deemed ineligible on grounds of „scope‟ in
clear-cut cases.
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7. – Applicants must have an affiliation, where the latter will be responsible for all the
legal issues related to the project. An individual is also welcome to apply, in that case,
ASRF will help find him an affiliate where he could conduct his research.
If it becomes clear before, during or after the evaluation phase that one or more of the
eligibility criteria have not been fulfilled, the proposal is declared ineligible, and is withdrawn
from any further examination. Where there is a doubt on the eligibility of a proposal, ASRF
reserves the right to proceed with the evaluation, pending a final decision on eligibility. The
fact that a proposal is evaluated in such circumstances does not constitute proof of its
eligibility.
3. Communication and announcement of selected/reject proposal
Shortly after the call deadline, ASRF will send an acknowledgement of receipt to the e-mail address
given in the submitted proposal.
The applicant may be called for hearing during evaluation phase to give further illustrations about their
proposal.
The applicant shall be informed of evaluation result.
If application is approved, applicant and affiliate shall be called to sign agreements with the first party, the
funder, milestones shall be agreed, and start of project shall be announced.
Principle investigator shall also give written confirmation assuring the project is his idea & could not be
found anywhere through a literature search.
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