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G. Bobrie, G. Chatellier, N. Genès et al.

Wil M.P. van der Aalst, A. Weijters

R. Bouncken, Andreas J. Reuschl

Thursdays 6-950pm, Rajan R. Kamath, Johan Norberg’s

Dr. Rajan Kamath (rajan.kamath@uc.edu) Office: 513 Lindner Hall Office Hrs: After class and by appointment Telephone: 556-7132 ________________________________________________________________________ OBJECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION: This elective class, delivered in the seminar format, is designed to help participants: (1) review the concepts of industry and competitor analysis, (2) understand international competitiveness at the industry level, (3) identify the most popular models of competitiveness, (4) review patterns of globalization as they evolved from 1997-2017, (5) understand the powerful forces of globalization that shape competitive advantage today. Other objectives of the seminar include: -Build on the analytical foundations of Strategic Management 7012 -Analyze strategy formulation in the context of global competition. The academic basis of the course is industrial organization economics, trade theory, industrial policy and the theoretical framework of strategy content research.

Michael Pirson

Samuel Nko'o Amvene

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Karen E. Kohfeld, Karen E. Kohfeld, Hasini Basnayake et al.

Preserving blue carbon ecosystems, such as salt marshes, for climate change mitigation requires quantifying their carbon (C) dynamics. Boundary Bay (BB) marsh is a 222-ha salt marsh in southern British Columbia, Canada, where construction began in 2023 to enhance the marsh as a natural defense against coastal flooding. This study provides a baseline understanding of C storage and sequestration in Boundary Bay marsh prior to foreshore enhancement. We collected 18 sediment cores and vegetation surveys across the middle (BBM), eastern (BBE), and Mud Bay (MB) areas of the marsh, along with 128 depth profiles (i.e., field measurements of marsh thickness to refusal) from BBM. We combined C measurements with 210Pb chronologies, in addition to existing data from western Boundary Bay (BBW), to estimate C stocks (g C m-2) and accumulation rates (g C m-2 yr-1) for the entire marsh. Total C stocks averaged 71 ± 37 Mg C ha-1 for high marsh and 41 ± 36 Mg C ha-1 for low marsh, with higher values in western Boundary Bay (BBW, BBM) compared to the east (BBE, MB). Total C storage (Mg C) at Boundary Bay was 17,360 ± 4,960 Mg C, with the western marsh (BBW, BBM) comprising 84% of the total. The C accumulation rates (CAR) for Boundary Bay marsh averaged 80 ± 45 g C m-2 yr-1, comparable to regional averages on the Pacific coast of North America. However, large spatial variability exists, with significantly lower average CARs in the east (35 ± 11 g C m-2 yr-1). Historical aerial photographs indicate that the eastern marsh area (BBE, MB) decreased by ~35% while BBW expanded by ~20% since 1930. These contrasting trends suggest dynamism in marsh development, likely driven by environmental factors and human influence. This work highlights the high spatial and temporal dynamics of blue C ecosystems, especially in urban settings, and how decadal changes induced by human activities could influence their short-term (years to decades) C storage capacity, with potential consequences for long-term (centuries to millennial) C sequestration.

Rejokirono Rejokirono, Maryono Maryono, Agung Nugroho

This study analyzes the Management of auxiliary Personnel within the Department of Education, Youth, and Sports (Disdikpora) of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). Employing a qualitative approach through a case study method, data were gathered via interviews, observations, and documentation. Research informants comprised structural and functional officials within Disdikpora DIY and auxiliary Personnel from various operational units. Findings indicate that the Management of auxiliary Personnel within the Disdikpora DIY has been effectively established, encompassing planning, organization, implementation, and supervision/evaluation. Supporting factors include the involvement of various stakeholders, legal frameworks, official decrees, supportive leadership policies, opportunities for external collaborations, and cooperation between civil servants (PNS) and auxiliary Personnel. Despite encountering several challenges, measures have been taken to address them. Improvement needs to encompass regulatory adjustments, including gubernatorial regulations within DIY, welfare considerations, diploma adjustments, position qualifications, and job descriptions of auxiliary Personnel.

Andraž Krašovec, Gianmarco Baldini, Veljko Pejović

Identifying humans based on their behavioural patterns represents an attractive basis for access control as such patterns appear naturally, do not require a focused effort from the user side, and do not impose the additional burden of memorising passwords. One means of capturing behavioural patterns is through passive sensors laid out in a target environment. Thanks to the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT), sensing devices are already embedded in our everyday surroundings and represent a rich source of multimodal data. Nevertheless, collecting such data for authentication research purposes is challenging, as it entails management and synchronisation of a range of sensing devices, design of diverse tasks that would evoke different behaviour patterns, storage and pre-processing of data arriving from multiple sources, and the execution of long-lasting user activities. Consequently, to the best of our knowledge, no publicly available datasets suitable for behaviour-based authentication research exist. In this brief article, we describe the first multimodal dataset for behavioural authentication research collected in a sensor-enabled IoT setting. The dataset comprises of high-frequency accelerometer, gyroscope, and force sensor data collected from an office-like environment. In addition, the dataset contains 3D point clouds collected with wireless radar and electroencephalogram (EEG) readings from a wireless EEG cap worn by the study participants. Within the environment, 54 volunteers conducted 6 different tasks that were constructed to elicit different behaviours and different cognitive load levels, resulting in a total of 16 h of multimodal data. The richness of the dataset comprising 5 different sensing modalities, a variability of tasks including keyboard typing, hand gesturing, walking, and other activities, opens a range of opportunities for research in behaviour-based authentication, but also the understanding of the role of different tasks and cognitive load levels on human behaviour.

HyoungSuk Cho, NakHyeok Choi

The capacity of local governments to act as frontline disaster management agencies is crucial to urban sustainability and disaster risk management systems. However, vulnerabilities in the management systems can hinder the effectiveness of disaster risk management, affecting the resilience and sustainable development of urban areas. This study examines vulnerable areas of disaster risk management from a practical perspective, based on audit findings conducted by the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI). The stages of disaster risk management are classified as prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. The disaster risk management activities that local governments should undertake at each stage have been identified and summarized. The vulnerabilities and associated cases related to disaster risk management were comprehensively analyzed by compiling the results of local government disaster risk management audits conducted after 2015. This study revealed vulnerabilities in areas such as disaster management funds, prevention facilities, safety inspections, forecasting and warning systems, and resident evacuation, all of which are integral to maintaining urban sustainability. To avoid the recurrence of these issues, this study suggests that local governments should develop and implement improvement measures for each vulnerable area. The findings of this study can serve as valuable guidelines for local governments on ways to enhance their disaster risk management systems.

Dagim Bekele, Dagim Bekele, Dagim Bekele et al.

This study assesses the prevalence of bovine trypanosomes and the density of tsetse flies in the Yem Special District, Southern Ethiopia, highlighting the disease's significant impact on livestock health and agricultural productivity. Conducted between May 2022 and January 2023, the cross-sectional survey analyzed 960 blood samples for trypanosomes prevalence and tsetse fly density. Results revealed a 10.63% (9–12%) overall prevalence of bovine trypanosomes, with Trypanosoma congolense (5.83%) and Trypanosoma vivax (4.73%) as the predominant species, and 0.63% of mixed infection. Significant associations were found between trypanosomes and anemia, age, and sex, with higher prevalence rates observed in cattle with poor body condition scores and black-hair coats. The study identified three Glossina species, with Glossina morsitans submorsitans being the most prevalent. The findings underscore the need for integrated vector control strategies, community engagement in disease management, and further research using molecular techniques for deeper understanding and effective control measures. Collaboration among stakeholders is crucial for mitigating the disease's impact on livestock and human populations.

J. Peppard

Timothy J. Daniel, John Richendrfer, Ronald Falta et al.

Abstract Understanding the influence of treated wastewater reuse for irrigation on nitrate groundwater contamination in karstic landscape is critical for developing long‐term management plans and assessing the sustainability of these practices. The Pennsylvania State University has been operating a secondary treated wastewater effluent irrigation site—the “Living Filter”—since the 1960s. The objective of this study is to develop a regional groundwater flow and nitrate transport model to assess the impact of treated wastewater and disposal of large volumes of wastewater for irrigation of agricultural and forested lands on nitrate groundwater contamination in a karst landscape in the Spring Creek Watershed in central Pennsylvania. The modular three‐dimensional finite‐difference ground‐water flow model (MODFLOW) was used to construct the groundwater flow model of the local aquifer and simulate three‐dimensional regional changes in the water table over time. The simulation of nitrate fate and transport in the aquifer was conducted by developing a groundwater mass transport model using MODFLOW and a modular three‐dimensional transport multi‐species model (MT3DMS). The calibrated groundwater model yielded a root mean square error of 5.41 ft for the area of irrigation and 24.67 ft for the entire modeled area. Results of the calibrated model show the extension of a nitrate plume over most of the study area with concentrations below 10 mg·L−1 under the current 2015 setting and the long‐term 2035 scenario of increased irrigation rates. The nitrate migration was dominated by the presence of two high conductivity groundwater troughs adjacent to the study area resulting in a near steady‐state total mass since the 1990s.

Xiangyu ZHANG, Jinlu CHEN, Xiangyuan ZHENG et al.

This paper first introduces the concept of modern marine ranching and its intelligent operation and maintenance scheme, and then illustrates the current situation of equipment and technology already applied, points out the existing problems, lastly puts forward suggestions for further development. The suggestions include implementing policy inclinations and establishing infrastructure; expanding industrial scale and promoting resource sharing; developing interdisciplinary and paying attention to independent research and development; optimizing the fishery structure and realizing fine operation and maintenance.

Lin LYU, Dong ZHANG, Yanyan CHEN et al.

To scientifically analyze the effect of offshore wind farm on intertidal beach stability, this paper summarized the research progress of intertidal zone dynamic change analysis at home and abroad. The method of hypothetical sandbank surface discrimination (HSSD) was proposed. The topographic changes that caused by offshore wind turbine construction in intertidal zone were estimated quantitatively from single phase DEM, the contribution rate and contribution mode of the erosion and deposition change of offshore sand body terrain offshore caused by wind turbine construction and operation were analyzed. The multi temporal intertidal zone DEM was based on enhanced waterline method (EWM). It carried out the quantitative assessment of the safety and stability of offshore wind turbines due to the change of intertidal tidal flat erosion and deposition. The practical application proved that the scheme could be used for the influence of offshore wind turbines on intertidal zone topographic changes with quantitative remote sensing monitoring.

Hyojun Kim, Seongjun Ahn

Fadjar Iman Nugroho, Deni Agus Setyono, Eddi Basuki Kurniawan

Kota Malang dianugerahkan sebagai kota layak huni berdasarkan IAP dalam kajian Most Livable City Index di tahun 2017. Namun, perlu adanya kajian lebih lanjut dalam mengidentifikasi area mana saja yang masuk dalam kategori kelayakhunian tinggi, sedang, dan rendah di Kota Malang berdasarkan indikator fisik yang mengandung nilai spasial. Fokus dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi dan menilai zona layak huni di Kota Malang. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah analisis skoring dan analisis spasial menggunakan bantuan GIS. Data-data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder dari instansi terkait serta hasil observasi kondisi eksisting Kota Malang.

Chao YANG, Dehai SONG, Yuanyuan FU et al.

In this study, the change trends of fecal coliforms and dissolved oxygen in water quality samples, collected from the six monitoring stations of the four bathing beaches from 2015 to 2018 in Qinhuangdao, were analyzed, combining the Sea Water Quality Standard and Beach Rules for the Classification of Swimming Suitability in Bathing Beaches, thus giving analysis and evaluation of the water quality of the four baths. The results are as follows: fecal coliforms are the main pollutants of bathing beaches. Changes in the concentration of fecal coliforms are mainly affected by rainfall, number of tourists, temperature and land-based pollutants. Especially after heavy rainfall, the concentration of fecal coliforms increased significantly. The dissolved oxygen content of the bathing beach had little change, and the annual average value satisfied the second-class water quality standards, which is mainly affected by factors such as sea surface temperature and plankton. The peaks mostly occurred in September and October. The water quality in Nandaihe Bathing Beach is the best of the four beaches in Qinhuangdao, followed by Dongshan Bathing Beach and Beidaihe Bathing Beach, and West Bathing Beach is the worst.

Jiang Li, He Li, Jie He et al.

Objectives To systematically review and critically appraise published studies of risk prediction models for breast cancer in the general population without breast cancer, and provide evidence for future research in the field.Design Systematic review using the Prediction model study Risk Of Bias Assessment Tool (PROBAST) framework.Data sources PubMed, the Cochrane Library and Embase were searched from inception to 16 December 2021.Eligibility criteria We included studies reporting multivariable models to estimate the individualised risk of developing female breast cancer among different ethnic groups. Search was limited to English language only.Data extraction and synthesis Two reviewers independently screened, reviewed, extracted and assessed studies with discrepancies resolved through discussion or a third reviewer. Risk of bias was assessed according to the PROBAST framework.Results 63 894 studies were screened and 40 studies with 47 risk prediction models were included in the review. Most of the studies used logistic regression to develop breast cancer risk prediction models for Caucasian women by case–control data. The most widely used risk factor was reproductive factors and the highest area under the curve was 0.943 (95% CI 0.919 to 0.967). All the models included in the review had high risk of bias.Conclusions No risk prediction models for breast cancer were recommended for different ethnic groups and models incorporating mammographic density or single-nucleotide polymorphisms among Asian women are few and poorly needed. High-quality breast cancer risk prediction models assessed by PROBAST should be developed and validated, especially among Asian women.PROSPERO registration number CRD42020202570.

Alan Hsu, Yung-an Tsou, Tang-Chuan Wang et al.

Abstract This is a retrospective longitudinal study that uses data from the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) of Taiwan of which hypothyroid patients who received a diagnosis between 2000 and 2010 were selected and followed up until 2011. The primary outcome of this study was the occurrence of tinnitus (ICD-9-CM code 388.3). The relevant comorbidities were selected as potential confounders according to the literature, which included vertigo (ICD-9-CM code 386), insomnia (ICD-9-CM code 780), anxiety (ICD-9-CM code 300.00), and hearing loss (ICD-9-CM code 388–389). The overall incidence of tinnitus was significantly higher in the hypothyroidism cohort than in the non-hypothyroidism cohort (9.49 vs. 6.03 per 1000 person-years), with an adjusted HR of 1.35 (95% CI 1.18–1.54) after adjusting potential confounders. The incidences of tinnitus, as stratified by gender, age, comorbidity, and follow-up time, were all significantly higher in the hypothyroidism cohort than those in the non-hypothyroidism cohort. The incidence of tinnitus significantly increased with age (aHR = 1.01, 95% CI 1.01–1.02). In conclusion, we report the relationship between hypothyroidism and the increased risk for tinnitus. We also found that hypothyroidism patients are at increased risk of developing tinnitus when associated with comorbidities including vertigo, hearing loss, and insomnia.