This document discusses the phenomenon of "cursed stores" in Belgrade, Serbia, which are commercial properties that see frequent turnover of unsuccessful businesses.
It notes that certain types of businesses like convenience stores, clothing shops, and cafes tend to occupy these spaces but fail within weeks or months. Economic factors like oversupply of commercial real estate, low property taxes, and stagnant consumer incomes contribute to the instability.
Some properties remain vacant for years with signs claiming they are "under renovation" or "on holiday." The frequent failures are seen as a symptom of deeper economic problems in Serbia and a sign that true economic stability has not been achieved.
The document discusses conservation strategies for climate change adaptation in Yunnan Province, China through integrated watershed management of the Panlong River. It outlines issues affecting water quality in the urban reach of the river, including pollution from garbage, sewage, and solid waste. The objectives of sustainable watershed management are presented, along with conceptual models and a functional layout integrating natural conditions, public participation, ecosystem factors, and economic and infrastructure considerations to realize flooding mitigation and pollution control.
The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of a new drug on memory and cognitive function in older adults. The double-blind study involved 100 participants aged 65-80 who were given either the drug or a placebo daily for 6 months. Researchers found that those who received the drug performed significantly better on memory and problem-solving tests at the end of the study compared to those who received the placebo.
The Illinois Urban Manual (IUM) is a technical reference manual intended to be used by developers, planners, engineers, and government officials for non-point source pollution control in developing areas. [The IUM] contains best management practices (BMPs) for soil erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and special area protection. It is updated regularly through a partnership between state agencies and organizations. The IUM replaces older manuals and is available electronically on the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts website.
El documento describe brevemente el sistema de educación superior en Colombia, mencionando que existen aproximadamente 337 instituciones de educación superior, de las cuales las principales universidades son la Universidad Nacional, la Universidad de Los Andes, la Universidad de La Sabana y la Universidad Militar Nueva Granada. También presenta algunas de las bibliotecas, hospitales y hemerotecas más importantes del país.
This document discusses the phenomenon of "cursed stores" in Belgrade, Serbia, which are commercial properties that see frequent turnover of unsuccessful businesses.
It notes that certain types of businesses like convenience stores, clothing shops, and cafes tend to occupy these spaces but fail within weeks or months. Economic factors like oversupply of commercial real estate, low property taxes, and stagnant consumer incomes contribute to the instability.
Some properties remain vacant for years with signs claiming they are "under renovation" or "on holiday." The frequent failures are seen as a symptom of deeper economic problems in Serbia and a sign that true economic stability has not been achieved.
The document discusses conservation strategies for climate change adaptation in Yunnan Province, China through integrated watershed management of the Panlong River. It outlines issues affecting water quality in the urban reach of the river, including pollution from garbage, sewage, and solid waste. The objectives of sustainable watershed management are presented, along with conceptual models and a functional layout integrating natural conditions, public participation, ecosystem factors, and economic and infrastructure considerations to realize flooding mitigation and pollution control.
The document discusses the results of a study on the effects of a new drug on memory and cognitive function in older adults. The double-blind study involved 100 participants aged 65-80 who were given either the drug or a placebo daily for 6 months. Researchers found that those who received the drug performed significantly better on memory and problem-solving tests at the end of the study compared to those who received the placebo.
The Illinois Urban Manual (IUM) is a technical reference manual intended to be used by developers, planners, engineers, and government officials for non-point source pollution control in developing areas. [The IUM] contains best management practices (BMPs) for soil erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and special area protection. It is updated regularly through a partnership between state agencies and organizations. The IUM replaces older manuals and is available electronically on the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts website.
El documento describe brevemente el sistema de educación superior en Colombia, mencionando que existen aproximadamente 337 instituciones de educación superior, de las cuales las principales universidades son la Universidad Nacional, la Universidad de Los Andes, la Universidad de La Sabana y la Universidad Militar Nueva Granada. También presenta algunas de las bibliotecas, hospitales y hemerotecas más importantes del país.
This document summarizes a study on monitoring a novel highway runoff treatment system. Laboratory column tests showed that certain materials like BOF slag and goethite soil can remove over 30% of heavy metals from runoff. A field facility was set up to test these materials' performance on capturing and treating runoff. Preliminary field results showed the system could intercept over 260,000L of runoff and melt water from storms. Water quality monitoring of the underdrains is ongoing to assess pollutant removal rates under real-world conditions. Further testing is still needed to better understand the system's adsorption properties and ability to attenuate peak runoff flows.
David Wiesner uses watercolors to create rich, vivid illustrations for his surreal underwater stories. His choice of medium allows him to use light, airy colors for scenes taking place on land and more saturated hues for underwater settings. John Klassen also employs a simple, minimalist style with muted colors against a dark background to tell the wordless story in This Is Not My Hat without distracting from the illustrations and focus on the moral lesson that stealing is wrong.
El documento describe la historia y desarrollo de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Comenzó en 1867 con seis facultades y se ha expandido a incluir más de 20 carreras. La universidad tiene una infraestructura arquitectónica rica que representa la arquitectura colombiana de los últimos 60 años. La universidad es un centro donde convergen diferentes corrientes de pensamiento y expresiones urbanas que representan a la nación colombiana.
A Security Analysis Framework Powered by an Expert SystemCSCJournals
Today\'s IT systems are facing a major challenge in confronting the fast rate of emerging security threats. Although many security tools are being employed within organizations in order to standup to these threats, the information revealed is very inferior in providing a rich understanding to the consequences of the discovered vulnerabilities. We believe expert systems can play an important role in capturing any security expertise from various sources in order to provide the informative deductions we are looking for from the supplied inputs. Throughout this research effort, we have built the Open Security Knowledge Engineered (OpenSKE) framework (http://code.google.com/p/openske), which is a security analysis framework built around an expert system in order to reason over the security information collected from external sources. Our implementation has been published online in order to facilitate and encourage online collaboration to increase the practical research within the field of security analysis.
El documento presenta información sobre varias universidades y bibliotecas públicas colombianas. Describe la Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, la Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, la Biblioteca Nacional de Colombia y la Biblioteca Agropecuaria de la Universidad Nacional del Nordeste. También menciona brevemente el Hospital San Juan de Dios de Bogotá, la Clínica Infantil y algunas hemerotecas universitarias.
El documento contiene tres problemas matemáticos que involucran residuos y coeficientes de cocientes. El primero pide hallar el residuo de 4x3x2 / 3, el segundo el residuo de 2x5 / 3, y el tercero encontrar la suma de los coeficientes del cociente 1x3x2 / 2.
El documento resume el origen de Internet como una red militar estadounidense llamada ARPANET creada en la década de 1960 para facilitar la comunicación entre centros de investigación militares. ARPANET eventualmente se expandió para uso académico y civil, lo que llevó al desarrollo de protocolos estándar y al crecimiento de Internet como una red global de computadoras interconectadas.
El documento proporciona información sobre las principales universidades públicas de Bogotá, incluyendo sus sitios web y datos de contacto. También presenta información sobre la Red Nacional de Bibliotecas Públicas de Colombia, su estructura y objetivos de proveer acceso a recursos culturales y educativos para los ciudadanos. Finalmente, incluye una lista de hospitales en varias ciudades colombianas.
La sangre es un líquido de color rojo que transporta oxígeno y nutrientes por todo el cuerpo. Sus principales componentes son los glóbulos rojos, que transportan oxígeno; los glóbulos blancos, que combaten infecciones; las plaquetas, que coagulan la sangre para curar heridas; y el plasma sanguíneo, que transporta agua y nutrientes. Cada componente desempeña un papel vital en el funcionamiento del cuerpo.
This document is a Certificate issued by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia. It certifies that Arsen Tomić has been deemed qualified as an Electro-Technical Officer in accordance with international conventions. Some key details include:
- The Certificate is valid until 18 November 2025.
- Arsen Tomić, born on 15 August 1965 in Croatia, is authorized to serve as an Electro-Technical Officer aboard vessels.
- The original Certificate must be kept available aboard any ship Arsen Tomić serves on.
The Chief Electrical Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the electrical plant and associated systems on the ship. They supervise the electrical staff and ensure the electrical systems are properly operated and maintained according to regulations. Additional duties include communicating with other departments, approving purchases, assisting with budgeting, and conducting performance evaluations of the electrical staff. The position requires 5-6 years of relevant experience, various certifications, a Bachelor's degree or technical diploma, and the ability to perform physical duties as required in emergencies.
This document summarizes a study on monitoring a novel highway runoff treatment system. Laboratory column tests showed that certain materials like BOF slag and goethite soil can remove over 30% of heavy metals from runoff. A field facility was set up to test these materials' performance on capturing and treating runoff. Preliminary field results showed the system could intercept over 260,000L of runoff and melt water from storms. Water quality monitoring of the underdrains is ongoing to assess pollutant removal rates under real-world conditions. Further testing is still needed to better understand the system's adsorption properties and ability to attenuate peak runoff flows.
David Wiesner uses watercolors to create rich, vivid illustrations for his surreal underwater stories. His choice of medium allows him to use light, airy colors for scenes taking place on land and more saturated hues for underwater settings. John Klassen also employs a simple, minimalist style with muted colors against a dark background to tell the wordless story in This Is Not My Hat without distracting from the illustrations and focus on the moral lesson that stealing is wrong.
El documento describe la historia y desarrollo de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Comenzó en 1867 con seis facultades y se ha expandido a incluir más de 20 carreras. La universidad tiene una infraestructura arquitectónica rica que representa la arquitectura colombiana de los últimos 60 años. La universidad es un centro donde convergen diferentes corrientes de pensamiento y expresiones urbanas que representan a la nación colombiana.
A Security Analysis Framework Powered by an Expert SystemCSCJournals
Today\'s IT systems are facing a major challenge in confronting the fast rate of emerging security threats. Although many security tools are being employed within organizations in order to standup to these threats, the information revealed is very inferior in providing a rich understanding to the consequences of the discovered vulnerabilities. We believe expert systems can play an important role in capturing any security expertise from various sources in order to provide the informative deductions we are looking for from the supplied inputs. Throughout this research effort, we have built the Open Security Knowledge Engineered (OpenSKE) framework (http://code.google.com/p/openske), which is a security analysis framework built around an expert system in order to reason over the security information collected from external sources. Our implementation has been published online in order to facilitate and encourage online collaboration to increase the practical research within the field of security analysis.
El documento presenta información sobre varias universidades y bibliotecas públicas colombianas. Describe la Universidad Militar Nueva Granada, la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, la Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, la Biblioteca Nacional de Colombia y la Biblioteca Agropecuaria de la Universidad Nacional del Nordeste. También menciona brevemente el Hospital San Juan de Dios de Bogotá, la Clínica Infantil y algunas hemerotecas universitarias.
El documento contiene tres problemas matemáticos que involucran residuos y coeficientes de cocientes. El primero pide hallar el residuo de 4x3x2 / 3, el segundo el residuo de 2x5 / 3, y el tercero encontrar la suma de los coeficientes del cociente 1x3x2 / 2.
El documento resume el origen de Internet como una red militar estadounidense llamada ARPANET creada en la década de 1960 para facilitar la comunicación entre centros de investigación militares. ARPANET eventualmente se expandió para uso académico y civil, lo que llevó al desarrollo de protocolos estándar y al crecimiento de Internet como una red global de computadoras interconectadas.
El documento proporciona información sobre las principales universidades públicas de Bogotá, incluyendo sus sitios web y datos de contacto. También presenta información sobre la Red Nacional de Bibliotecas Públicas de Colombia, su estructura y objetivos de proveer acceso a recursos culturales y educativos para los ciudadanos. Finalmente, incluye una lista de hospitales en varias ciudades colombianas.
La sangre es un líquido de color rojo que transporta oxígeno y nutrientes por todo el cuerpo. Sus principales componentes son los glóbulos rojos, que transportan oxígeno; los glóbulos blancos, que combaten infecciones; las plaquetas, que coagulan la sangre para curar heridas; y el plasma sanguíneo, que transporta agua y nutrientes. Cada componente desempeña un papel vital en el funcionamiento del cuerpo.
This document is a Certificate issued by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Croatia. It certifies that Arsen Tomić has been deemed qualified as an Electro-Technical Officer in accordance with international conventions. Some key details include:
- The Certificate is valid until 18 November 2025.
- Arsen Tomić, born on 15 August 1965 in Croatia, is authorized to serve as an Electro-Technical Officer aboard vessels.
- The original Certificate must be kept available aboard any ship Arsen Tomić serves on.
The Chief Electrical Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the electrical plant and associated systems on the ship. They supervise the electrical staff and ensure the electrical systems are properly operated and maintained according to regulations. Additional duties include communicating with other departments, approving purchases, assisting with budgeting, and conducting performance evaluations of the electrical staff. The position requires 5-6 years of relevant experience, various certifications, a Bachelor's degree or technical diploma, and the ability to perform physical duties as required in emergencies.
CHINA’S GEO-ECONOMIC OUTREACH IN CENTRAL ASIAN COUNTRIES AND FUTURE PROSPECTjpsjournal1
The rivalry between prominent international actors for dominance over Central Asia's hydrocarbon
reserves and the ancient silk trade route, along with China's diplomatic endeavours in the area, has been
referred to as the "New Great Game." This research centres on the power struggle, considering
geopolitical, geostrategic, and geoeconomic variables. Topics including trade, political hegemony, oil
politics, and conventional and nontraditional security are all explored and explained by the researcher.
Using Mackinder's Heartland, Spykman Rimland, and Hegemonic Stability theories, examines China's role
in Central Asia. This study adheres to the empirical epistemological method and has taken care of
objectivity. This study analyze primary and secondary research documents critically to elaborate role of
china’s geo economic outreach in central Asian countries and its future prospect. China is thriving in trade,
pipeline politics, and winning states, according to this study, thanks to important instruments like the
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the Belt and Road Economic Initiative. According to this study,
China is seeing significant success in commerce, pipeline politics, and gaining influence on other
governments. This success may be attributed to the effective utilisation of key tools such as the Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation and the Belt and Road Economic Initiative.
6th International Conference on Machine Learning & Applications (CMLA 2024)ClaraZara1
6th International Conference on Machine Learning & Applications (CMLA 2024) will provide an excellent international forum for sharing knowledge and results in theory, methodology and applications of on Machine Learning & Applications.
Electric vehicle and photovoltaic advanced roles in enhancing the financial p...IJECEIAES
Climate change's impact on the planet forced the United Nations and governments to promote green energies and electric transportation. The deployments of photovoltaic (PV) and electric vehicle (EV) systems gained stronger momentum due to their numerous advantages over fossil fuel types. The advantages go beyond sustainability to reach financial support and stability. The work in this paper introduces the hybrid system between PV and EV to support industrial and commercial plants. This paper covers the theoretical framework of the proposed hybrid system including the required equation to complete the cost analysis when PV and EV are present. In addition, the proposed design diagram which sets the priorities and requirements of the system is presented. The proposed approach allows setup to advance their power stability, especially during power outages. The presented information supports researchers and plant owners to complete the necessary analysis while promoting the deployment of clean energy. The result of a case study that represents a dairy milk farmer supports the theoretical works and highlights its advanced benefits to existing plants. The short return on investment of the proposed approach supports the paper's novelty approach for the sustainable electrical system. In addition, the proposed system allows for an isolated power setup without the need for a transmission line which enhances the safety of the electrical network
Advanced control scheme of doubly fed induction generator for wind turbine us...IJECEIAES
This paper describes a speed control device for generating electrical energy on an electricity network based on the doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) used for wind power conversion systems. At first, a double-fed induction generator model was constructed. A control law is formulated to govern the flow of energy between the stator of a DFIG and the energy network using three types of controllers: proportional integral (PI), sliding mode controller (SMC) and second order sliding mode controller (SOSMC). Their different results in terms of power reference tracking, reaction to unexpected speed fluctuations, sensitivity to perturbations, and resilience against machine parameter alterations are compared. MATLAB/Simulink was used to conduct the simulations for the preceding study. Multiple simulations have shown very satisfying results, and the investigations demonstrate the efficacy and power-enhancing capabilities of the suggested control system.
Literature Review Basics and Understanding Reference Management.pptxDr Ramhari Poudyal
Three-day training on academic research focuses on analytical tools at United Technical College, supported by the University Grant Commission, Nepal. 24-26 May 2024
A SYSTEMATIC RISK ASSESSMENT APPROACH FOR SECURING THE SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEMSIJNSA Journal
The smart irrigation system represents an innovative approach to optimize water usage in agricultural and landscaping practices. The integration of cutting-edge technologies, including sensors, actuators, and data analysis, empowers this system to provide accurate monitoring and control of irrigation processes by leveraging real-time environmental conditions. The main objective of a smart irrigation system is to optimize water efficiency, minimize expenses, and foster the adoption of sustainable water management methods. This paper conducts a systematic risk assessment by exploring the key components/assets and their functionalities in the smart irrigation system. The crucial role of sensors in gathering data on soil moisture, weather patterns, and plant well-being is emphasized in this system. These sensors enable intelligent decision-making in irrigation scheduling and water distribution, leading to enhanced water efficiency and sustainable water management practices. Actuators enable automated control of irrigation devices, ensuring precise and targeted water delivery to plants. Additionally, the paper addresses the potential threat and vulnerabilities associated with smart irrigation systems. It discusses limitations of the system, such as power constraints and computational capabilities, and calculates the potential security risks. The paper suggests possible risk treatment methods for effective secure system operation. In conclusion, the paper emphasizes the significant benefits of implementing smart irrigation systems, including improved water conservation, increased crop yield, and reduced environmental impact. Additionally, based on the security analysis conducted, the paper recommends the implementation of countermeasures and security approaches to address vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity and reliability of the system. By incorporating these measures, smart irrigation technology can revolutionize water management practices in agriculture, promoting sustainability, resource efficiency, and safeguarding against potential security threats.
Embedded machine learning-based road conditions and driving behavior monitoringIJECEIAES
Car accident rates have increased in recent years, resulting in losses in human lives, properties, and other financial costs. An embedded machine learning-based system is developed to address this critical issue. The system can monitor road conditions, detect driving patterns, and identify aggressive driving behaviors. The system is based on neural networks trained on a comprehensive dataset of driving events, driving styles, and road conditions. The system effectively detects potential risks and helps mitigate the frequency and impact of accidents. The primary goal is to ensure the safety of drivers and vehicles. Collecting data involved gathering information on three key road events: normal street and normal drive, speed bumps, circular yellow speed bumps, and three aggressive driving actions: sudden start, sudden stop, and sudden entry. The gathered data is processed and analyzed using a machine learning system designed for limited power and memory devices. The developed system resulted in 91.9% accuracy, 93.6% precision, and 92% recall. The achieved inference time on an Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense with a 32-bit CPU running at 64 MHz is 34 ms and requires 2.6 kB peak RAM and 139.9 kB program flash memory, making it suitable for resource-constrained embedded systems.
Harnessing WebAssembly for Real-time Stateless Streaming PipelinesChristina Lin
Traditionally, dealing with real-time data pipelines has involved significant overhead, even for straightforward tasks like data transformation or masking. However, in this talk, we’ll venture into the dynamic realm of WebAssembly (WASM) and discover how it can revolutionize the creation of stateless streaming pipelines within a Kafka (Redpanda) broker. These pipelines are adept at managing low-latency, high-data-volume scenarios.
Low power architecture of logic gates using adiabatic techniquesnooriasukmaningtyas
The growing significance of portable systems to limit power consumption in ultra-large-scale-integration chips of very high density, has recently led to rapid and inventive progresses in low-power design. The most effective technique is adiabatic logic circuit design in energy-efficient hardware. This paper presents two adiabatic approaches for the design of low power circuits, modified positive feedback adiabatic logic (modified PFAL) and the other is direct current diode based positive feedback adiabatic logic (DC-DB PFAL). Logic gates are the preliminary components in any digital circuit design. By improving the performance of basic gates, one can improvise the whole system performance. In this paper proposed circuit design of the low power architecture of OR/NOR, AND/NAND, and XOR/XNOR gates are presented using the said approaches and their results are analyzed for powerdissipation, delay, power-delay-product and rise time and compared with the other adiabatic techniques along with the conventional complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) designs reported in the literature. It has been found that the designs with DC-DB PFAL technique outperform with the percentage improvement of 65% for NOR gate and 7% for NAND gate and 34% for XNOR gate over the modified PFAL techniques at 10 MHz respectively.
We have compiled the most important slides from each speaker's presentation. This year’s compilation, available for free, captures the key insights and contributions shared during the DfMAy 2024 conference.