scholarly journals Interoperability of CABRI Services and Biochemical Pathways Databases

2004 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Romano ◽  
Ottavia Aresu ◽  
Maria Assunta Manniello ◽  
Barbara Parodi
Keyword(s):  
Culture Collections ◽  
Biochemical Pathways ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Biological Resource Centres ◽  
Quality Guidelines ◽  
European Culture ◽  
One Stop ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Search Facility ◽  
Simple Search

Common Access to Biological Resources and Information (CABRI) service is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for materials that are collected by a number of European culture collections that engage themselves in a quality service for the scientific community by adhering to Quality Guidelines for the management of resources and related information. It includes collections' catalogues that can be searched in an SRS implementation. A simple search facility, including a synonym search and a shopping cart, is also available. Within the European Biological Resource Centres Network (EBRCN) project, an extension and improvement of the catalogues' information is under way. This includes adding links to bibliographic databanks and sequence databases. Revision of ‘in-house’ controlled vocabularies used by data annotators is under way, in order to improve the setting up of external links, and new links to biochemical pathways databases are being set up for some of the catalogues.

scholarly journals From storytelling to Facebook. Content biases when retelling or sharing a story

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Acerbi
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Cultural Evolution ◽  
Cultural Transmission ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
Oral Storytelling ◽  
Oral Transmission ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Transmission Chain ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Content Information

Cultural evolution researchers use transmission chain experiments to investigate which content is more likely to survive when transmitted from one individual to another. These experiments resemble oral storytelling, where individuals need to understand, memorise, and reproduce the content. However, prominent contemporary forms of cultural transmission—think an online sharing— only involve the willingness to transmit the content. Here I present two fully preregistered online experiments that explicitly investigated the differences between these two modalities of transmission. The first experiment (N=1080) examined whether negative content, information eliciting disgust, and threat-related information were better transmitted than their neutral counterpart in a traditional transmission chain set-up. The second experiment (N=1200), used the same material, but participants were asked whether they would share or not the content in two conditions: in a large anonymous social network, or with their friends, in their favourite social network. Negative content was both better transmitted in transmission chain experiments and shared more than its neutral counterpart. Threat-related information was successful in transmission chain experiments but not when sharing, and, finally, information eliciting disgust was not advantaged in either. Overall, the results present a composite picture, suggesting that the interactions between the specific content and the medium of transmission are important and, possibly, that content biases are stronger when memorisation and reproduction are involved in the transmission—like in oral transmission—than when they are not—like in online sharing.

On the Use of System-Level Benchmarks for Comparing Public Cloud Environments

2019 ◽  
pp. 24-38
Author(s):  
Sanjay P. Ahuja
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Cluster Formation ◽  
Cloud Service ◽  
System Level ◽  
Public Cloud ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Computing Environments ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Levels Of Service

The proliferation of public cloud providers and services offered necessitate that end users have benchmarking-related information that help compare the properties of the cloud computing environment being provided. System-level benchmarks are used to measure the performance of overall system or subsystem. This chapter surveys the system-level benchmarks that are used for traditional computing environments that can also be used to compare cloud computing environments. Amazon's EC2 Service is one of the leading public cloud service providers and offers many different levels of service. The research in this chapter focuses on system-level benchmarks and looks into evaluating the memory, CPU, and I/O performance of two different tiers of hardware offered through Amazon's EC2. Using three distinct types of system benchmarks, the performance of the micro spot instance and the M1 small instance are measured and compared. In order to examine the performance and scalability of the hardware, the virtual machines are set up in a cluster formation ranging from two to eight nodes.

Government Information Sharing

2012 ◽  
pp. 23-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elsa Estevez ◽  
Pablo Fillottrani ◽  
Tomasz Janowski ◽  
Adegboyega Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Information Sharing ◽  
Government Information ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Government Response ◽  
Related Information ◽  
Conceptual Clarity ◽  
One Stop ◽  
Abstraction Levels

Information sharing (IS) is a key capability required for one-stop and networked government, responding to a variety of intra-organizational, inter-organizational, or cross-national needs like sharing service-related information between parties involved in the delivery of seamless services, sharing information on available resources to enable whole-of-government response to emergencies, etc. Despite its importance, the IS capability is not common for governments due to various technical, organizational, cultural, and other barriers which are generally difficult to address by individual agencies. However, developing such capabilities is a challenging task which requires government-wide coordination, explicit policies and strategies, and concrete implementation frameworks. At the same time, reconciling existing theoretical frameworks with the IS practice can be difficult due to the differences in conceptions and abstraction levels. In order to address such difficulties, this chapter proposes a conceptual framework to guide the development of Government Information Sharing (GIS) policies, strategies, and implementations. By integrating theoretical frameworks and the GIS practice, the framework adopts a holistic view on the GIS problem, highlights the main areas for policy intervention, and provides policy makers and government managers with conceptual clarity on the GIS problem.

scholarly journals International postal, quarantine and safety regulations

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
David Smith ◽  
Matthew Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Safety Information ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Convention On Biological Diversity ◽  
World Federation ◽  
Culture Collections ◽  
Biological Resource Centres ◽  
Microbial Resources

There are numerous legislative regulations that impact on microbiology, microbial Biological Resource Centres (mBRCs) and culture collections, with which all microbiologists must comply. These affect access for collection, handling, distribution/shipping and utilisation of microbial resources. Areas where regulations are triggered are international post, quarantine and safety. The legislation and supporting documents are often difficult to find and understand, therefore the World Federation for Culture Collections (WFCC) has a long history in providing advice and guidance to help compliance with such legislation. A visit to the WFCC library (http://www.wfcc.info/wfcc_library/) will provide information on postal requirements shipping dangerous goods and on control measures in place for biosecurity to control access to dangerous pathogens. This paper will update such communications and provide relevant information on: Health and Safety (H&S); Quarantine regulations; and Postal Regulations and Safety. Other papers in this special issue will address elements that impact on distribution and use of microorganisms for example in packaging, legislation on the proliferation, distribution and misuse of dangerous pathogens, export licensing measures, the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol, ownership of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and the provision of safety information to the recipient of microorganisms. The advice is generic and users are advised to refer to their own National guidance and implementation acts to ensure they are compliant. The work was compiled from authors' efforts in their management of an mBRC and most recently contributions to the EMBRIC project (http://www.embric.eu/) in particular Deliverable 6.1 ‘Microbial pipeline from environment to active compounds' (http://www.embric.eu/deliverables).

scholarly journals Preservation, Characterization and Exploitation of Microbial Biodiversity: The Perspective of the Italian Network of Culture Collections

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 685 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana De Vero ◽  
Maria Beatrice Boniotti ◽  
Marilena Budroni ◽  
Pietro Buzzini ◽  
Stefano Cassanelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Beings ◽  
Microbial Biodiversity ◽  
Natural Ecosystems ◽  
Culture Collections ◽  
Quality Management Systems ◽  
Biological Resource Centres ◽  
Microbial Resources ◽  
Ecological Habitat ◽  
Living Organisms

Microorganisms represent most of the biodiversity of living organisms in every ecological habitat. They have profound effects on the functioning of any ecosystem, and therefore on the health of our planet and of human beings. Moreover, microorganisms are the main protagonists in food, medical and biotech industries, and have several environmental applications. Accordingly, the characterization and preservation of microbial biodiversity are essential not only for the maintenance of natural ecosystems but also for research purposes and biotechnological exploitation. In this context, culture collections (CCs) and microbial biological resource centres (mBRCs) are crucial for the safeguarding and circulation of biological resources, as well as for the progress of life sciences. This review deals with the expertise and services of CCs, in particular concerning preservation and characterization of microbial resources, by pointing to the advanced approaches applied to investigate a huge reservoir of microorganisms. Data sharing and web services as well as the tight interconnection between CCs and the biotechnological industry are highlighted. In addition, guidelines and regulations related to quality management systems (QMSs), biosafety and biosecurity issues are discussed according to the perspectives of CCs and mBRCs.

Development of a physiotherapy-led balance clinic: the Aintree model

2014 ◽  
Vol 128 (11) ◽  
pp. 966-971 ◽  
Author(s):  
A V Kasbekar ◽  
N Mullin ◽  
C Morrow ◽  
A M Youssef ◽  
T Kay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo ◽  
Waiting Times ◽  
Clinic Visit ◽  
Positional Vertigo ◽  
One Stop ◽  
Set Up ◽  
High Level ◽  
Referral Letters ◽  
Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

AbstractObjective:To create a ‘one-stop’ clinic in which assessment, diagnosis, treatment and therapies for most patients presenting with balance and dizziness disorders are delivered simultaneously.Methods:Patients triaged via referral letters were selected to attend the balance clinic, which is led by specialist balance physiotherapists. Patients were seen by an audiologist, and a ‘balance’ ENT consultant was available for joint consultations when required. Further details of the clinic set up are discussed.Results:Over an 18-month period, 200 new ‘dizzy’ patients attended the clinic. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and labyrinthitis were the commonest diagnoses. Fifty per cent of all patients were discharged after a single clinic visit. Questionnaires showed that patient satisfaction was high.Conclusion:The physiotherapy-led balance clinic has reduced patient waiting times to be seen, has a high level of patient satisfaction and is economically beneficial.

Using Fuzzy Tree Fragments to explore English grammar

English Today ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-31
Author(s):  
Bas Aarts ◽  
Gerald Nelson ◽  
Sean Wallis
Keyword(s):  
Cd Rom ◽  
English Grammar ◽  
English Usage ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Search Facility

ABSTRACTReaders of ET may recall two papers, the first by the late Sidney Greenbaum (‘ICE: the International Corpus of English,’ ET7, 1991, 3–7), the second and by Akiva Quinn & Nick Porter (‘Investigating English Usage with ICECUP’, ET10, 1994, pp. 21–24) which introduced the International Corpus of English (ICE) and its search facility ICECUP (the ICE Corpus Utility Programme). The present paper has a two-fold aim: to (re-)acquaint readers with ICE and discuss the latest developments in ICECUP – including its recent release on CD-ROM. The International Corpus of English was initiated by Sidney Greenbaum, whose aim was to set up a number of identically constructed corpora (for the purpose of grammar research) in the world's various English-speaking countries.

Heuristic-Driven Recommendations for Improving U.S. Voting

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 4-8
Author(s):  
Thomas M. Gable ◽  
Dar-Wei Chen ◽  
Cale M. Darling ◽  
Sean A. McGlynn ◽  
Sadaf Kazi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Voter Turnout ◽  
Equal Opportunity ◽  
Wait Times ◽  
Voting Systems ◽  
Related Information ◽  
One Stop ◽  
Ballot Design

Human factors/ergonomics (HF/E) can play a role in improving equal opportunity in U.S. voting through the redesign of inefficient voting processes that lead to low voter turnout. This article, which derives from the authors’ winning entry in the HFES 2014 “Voting Systems of Tomorrow” competition, outlines HF/E-driven recommendations for improving the American voting process. These recommendations include a “one-stop shop” for all voting-related information, personalized voter accounts, appointment systems, and several ballot design suggestions. Implementation of these recommendations, on any level, has the potential to improve the proficiency of polling places, lower all-too-common lengthy wait times, and ensure that ballots are accessible to all voters.

scholarly journals A Framework for Modeling "Real-Life" Airline Networks

2009 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Volodymyr Bilotkach
Keyword(s):  
Airline Industry ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Hub And Spoke ◽  
Mixed Network ◽  
One Stop ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Point To Point ◽  
The One ◽  
The Cost

This paper develops a new model, which allows for the co-existence of hub-and-spoke and point-to-point networks in the airline industry. Passengers are segmented between the non-stop and one-stop services. In the baseline model, the monopoly airline’s ability to segment the market and effectively set up the mixed network depends on the cost savings due to the through-hub service relative to exogenous quality difference between the one-stop and non-stop flights. Socially inefficient entry with the new non-stop service where an incumbent is operating the hub-and-spoke network is possible.

scholarly journals Quality management and biological resource centres

2006 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Vera Weihs
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Final Stage ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Biological Resource ◽  
Culture Collections ◽  
Daily Work ◽  
Service Culture ◽  
Biological Resource Centres ◽  
The Future ◽  
Traditional Service

The 2001 OECD report Biological resource centres: underpinning the future of life sciences and biotechnology resulted in the establishment of the Guidance for the operation of BRCs. This document still is in its final stage of discussions and has not yet been passed. Nevertheless, many traditional service culture collections already comply (or try to) with these guidelines in their daily work.

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