Implementing Governance through Electronic Computer Systems to improve the Efficiency of Control Systems: An exploratory study on a sample of Iraqi public universities

2019 ◽  
Vol 263 (1) ◽  
pp. 353-366
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Electronic Computer ◽  
Computer Systems

Public University Use of Social Infrastructure Public–Private Partnerships (P3s): An Exploratory Examination

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 298-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard L. Levey ◽  
Ashley W. Connors ◽  
Lawrence L. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Public University ◽  
Student Housing ◽  
Public Private Partnerships ◽  
Housing Project ◽  
Social Infrastructure ◽  
Deep Dive ◽  
History Of ◽  
Using Data

Using data from the 50 states, this exploratory study looks at public university use of public–private partnerships (P3s) for a particular type of social infrastructure, student housing. The relation between state social infrastructure P3s enabling legislation and public university P3 student housing project closures is analyzed. A deep dive is conducted into the legislative requirements of four states (California, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia) that have specific enabling legislation governing public university use of P3s for social infrastructure. The study finds that public universities have a 20-year history of utilizing social infrastructure P3s for student housing. A relationship is found between state social infrastructure P3 enabling legislation and increased public university use of P3s for student housing. The study also finds that states with specific public university P3 social infrastructure enabling legislation place decidedly different requirements on their use.

scholarly journals AVAILABILITY ASSESSMENT SIMULATIONS FOR ALLOCATING HUMAN RESOURCES IN AIRSPACE CONTROL CENTERS

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-76
Author(s):  
Walter Nogueira Pizzo
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Simulation Model ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Computer Systems ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Operations And Maintenance ◽  
Human Operators ◽  
Availability Assessment

Airspace control systems introduced automation into functions previously performed by human operators. This situation increased the dependence on the availability of computer systems, in which degraded operation events can reduce the service level at any controlled airspace. This paper presents a relationship between availability and allocation of human resources in these centers, where maintenance and operations personnel are occasionally asked to repair losses caused by automated functions. A simulation model for the Arena tool is presented, to access availability, and then the operational point of view is explored, focusing on the required availability scenarios. The results presented herein can help determine the size of operations and maintenance teams, considering the reliability and maintainability parameters of airspace control systems.

Sorting on Electronic Computer Systems

1956 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 134-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward H. Friend
Keyword(s):  
Electronic Computer ◽  
Computer Systems

An exploratory study of sustainable development at Italian universities

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 217-236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emidia Vagnoni ◽  
Caterina Cavicchi
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
National Level ◽  
Current Status ◽  
University System ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustainability Issue

Purpose – This paper aims to outline the current status of the implementation of sustainability practices in the context of Italian public universities, highlighting the strengths and gaps. Design/methodology/approach – Based on a qualitative approach, an exploratory study design has been outlined using the model of Glavič and Lukman (2007) focusing on the Deming Cycle. The Plan–Do–Check–Act components of the model were used as a framework for collecting and analyzing data from the official Web sites and other related Web pages of Italian universities. Findings – The results of this exploratory study allow one to depict a university system addressing the challenge posed by international agendas in a fragmented way, even if many universities are showing a strong commitment to the sustainability challenge. Sustainability is mainly detected at the “Do” dimension, when referring to training programs and research projects associated to the sustainability issue. Research limitations/implications – Limitations of the data collection method are addressed when the timeliness of update of Web sources and the different emphases that universities can put on Internet disclosure are considered. However, the study contributes to the debate on sustainability by providing findings at a national level, which were derived from the official Web sites of Italian public universities. Furthermore, the study could have implications for policy makers and universities’ decision makers. Practical implications – The study points out the importance of managing the sustainability process in all its phases (planning, activities, monitoring, further actions), and highlights the elements that are relevant for measuring and monitoring the process of implementation of sustainability in the specific context of higher education. Social implications – The paper can contribute to increase the academics’ awareness of the sustainability actions, and stimulate them to fill the gaps. Originality/value – This study explores sustainability issue in the Italian university system, and it is based on a Web-based method of data collection, whereas other contributions are based on case studies.

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