Towards an Integrated Framework of Bias in Noncognitive Assessment in International Large-Scale Studies: Challenges and Prospects

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 49-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fons J. R. van de Vijver
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Integrated Framework ◽  
Noncognitive Assessment

scholarly journals Integrated framework for early warning system in UAE

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulla Ali Alhmoudi ◽  
Zeeshan Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Natural Hazards ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Early Warning System ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Warning System ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
The Other ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Integrated Framework ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The impacts and costs of natural disasters on people, properties and environment are often severe when these occur on a large scale and with no warning system in place. The lack of deployment of an early warning system (EWS), low risk and hazard knowledge and impact of natural hazard experienced by some communities in the UAE have emphasised the need for more effective EWSs. This work focuses on developing an integrated framework for EWSs for communities prone to the impact of natural hazards to reduce their vulnerability and improve emergency management arrangements in the UAE. Design/methodology/approach The essential elements of effective EWS were identified through literature review to develop an integrated framework for EWS. Semi-structured interviews and questionnaires were also used to identify and confirm hindering factors to deployment of effective EWSs in Abu Dhabi and Fujairah Emirates, while areas that require further development were also identified through this means. Findings The outcome of this research revealed that the warning for natural hazards in the UAE lacked the required elements for effective EWS, whereas the elements which are present are insufficient to mitigate the impacts of natural hazards. The information in this work emphasises the need to improve two elements, and to develop the other two essential elements of EWS in the UAE. Originality/value The outcome of this research revealed that the warning for natural hazards in the UAE lacked the required elements for effective EWS, whereas the elements which are present are insufficient to mitigate the impacts of natural hazards. The information in this work emphasises the need to improve two elements and to develop the other two essential elements of EWS in the UAE.

Multi-Period Integrated Framework of Generation, Transmission, and Natural Gas Grid Expansion Planning for Large-Scale Systems

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 2527-2537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Barati ◽  
Hossein Seifi ◽  
Mohammad Sadegh Sepasian ◽  
Abolfazl Nateghi ◽  
Miadreza Shafie-khah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Large Scale Systems ◽  
Integrated Framework ◽  
Expansion Planning

Some comments about observations and image processing of comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1

1999 ◽  
Vol 173 ◽  
pp. 243-248
Author(s):  
D. Kubáček ◽  
A. Galád ◽  
A. Pravda
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Harvard College ◽  
Oak Ridge ◽  
Large Scale Structures ◽  
Short Period Comet ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Scale Structures ◽  
Harvard College Observatory ◽  
Period Comet

AbstractUnusual short-period comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 inspired many observers to explain its unpredictable outbursts. In this paper large scale structures and features from the inner part of the coma in time periods around outbursts are studied. CCD images were taken at Whipple Observatory, Mt. Hopkins, in 1989 and at Astronomical Observatory, Modra, from 1995 to 1998. Photographic plates of the comet were taken at Harvard College Observatory, Oak Ridge, from 1974 to 1982. The latter were digitized at first to apply the same techniques of image processing for optimizing the visibility of features in the coma during outbursts. Outbursts and coma structures show various shapes.

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