Light in the Museum: Experiences and Challenges

2019 ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Lyubov E. Volgina
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Technical Specifications ◽  
Initial Focus

The article is focused on the peculiarities of the lighting in the museum halls, restoration workshops, depositories, the operation of lighting equipment, and the organization of exhibition lighting in the halls of the State Tretyakov Gallery. Initial focus areas in the development of technical specifications for accent lighting equipment have been outlined. The information may be useful to the staff of museums, galleries, etc. engaged in the exhibition activities.

Ontologies for information entities: State of the art and open challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-135
Author(s):  
Emilio M. Sanfilippo
Keyword(s):  
State Of The Art ◽  
The State ◽  
Literary Studies ◽  
Health Records ◽  
Research Challenges ◽  
Open Research ◽  
Applied Ontology ◽  
Nature Of Information ◽  
Technical Specifications

Information entities are used in ontologies to represent engineering technical specifications, health records, pictures or librarian data about, e.g., narrative fictions, among others. The literature in applied ontology lacks a comparison of the state of the art, and foundational questions on the nature of information entities remain open for research. The purpose of the paper is twofold. First, to compare existing ontologies with both each other and theories proposed in philosophy, semiotics, librarianship, and literary studies in order to understand how the ontologies conceive and model information entities. Second, to discuss some open research challenges that can lead to principled approaches for the treatment of information entities, possibly by getting into account the variety of information entity types found in the literature.

scholarly journals Development of the technical specifications and changes to the TSs for refractories by JSC “The Ukrainian research institute of refractories named after A. S. Berezhnoy” in 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 119 ◽  
pp. 107-121
Author(s):  
V. V. Martynenko ◽  
L. V. Belyaeva ◽  
I. Yu. Kostyrko ◽  
T. F. Pahomova ◽  
T. P. Lytvynenko
Keyword(s):  
Technical Specification ◽  
Technical Committee ◽  
The State ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Regulatory Documents ◽  
State Standardization ◽  
Modern System ◽  
Technical Specifications ◽  
Continue Work ◽  
Technical Regulations

This article includes information about development of technical specifications (TS) and changes to the TSs for refractories by institute in 2018. In 2018, the following standards were developed, agreed with enterprises in accordance with the requirements of the state standardization system and approved: one new technical specification and 14 change to TS for serial refractory products, produced by Ukrainian enterprises; 3 new TS for serial refractory products developed PrJSC “KDZ” were checked and agreed; 6 new technical specification and 11 change to the current specifications for the pilot batches of refractories manufactured by JSC “The URIR named after A. S. Berezhnoy”. Changes to technical specifications and new technical specifications have been developed in concordance with requirements of the modern system standardizations of the Ukraine (СОУ КЗПС 74.9­02568182­003:2016, ДСТУ 1.5:2015, СОУ МПП 01.120­090:2005), endorsed by manufacturers and enterprise consumers, tested for compliance with current legislation, technical regulations and regulatory documents and entered into the database «Technical conditions of Ukraine» — SE “Kharkivstandartmetrology”, and approved by the technical committee TC 7 “Refractories”. Institute plans to continue work on the development of TS and changes to the TSs for refractory products, study and analysis of the global level of standardization in the field of refractories.

Prominent demotivational factors influencing the productivity of construction project managers in Qatar

2014 ◽  
Vol 63 (8) ◽  
pp. 1070-1090 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz M. Jarkas ◽  
Milan Radosavljevic ◽  
Liu Wuyi
Keyword(s):  
Construction Project ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
The State ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Productivity Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Technical Specifications ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – An extensive search of the literature revealed a dearth of research on the demotivational factors affecting the performance and productivity level of site-based construction project managers. Following the announcement of awarding the FIFA 2022 World Cup hosting rights to the State of Qatar, the State is pledging to spend tens of Billions of Dollars on hundreds of new construction projects. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to identify, explore, and rank the relative importance of the demotivational factors influencing the productivity of the State's construction management force. Design/methodology/approach – A structured questionnaire survey comprising 38 potential demotivational factors, which were shortlisted based on relevant previous studies on the impact of motivation on construction productivity, and numerous interviews with local industry professionals, was distributed to a relatively large sample of site-resident project managers. Using the “Relative Importance Index” technique, the influence ranks of the factors explored were determined. Findings – The results obtained reveal the following as the prominent demotivational factors influencing the productivity of construction project managers: lack of financial incentive schemes; slow decision-making process by owners; remuneration scale; delay in responding to Requests For Information (RFI); shortage of skilled labour force; shortage of materials; clarity and completeness of technical specifications; frequent changing orders during execution; drawings quality level; and rework. Research limitations/implications – It is clear, based on the outcomes, that the cultural background of individuals, and the prevalent practices within the environment in which they operate, are two critical factors in determining their motivation drivers. Hence, it is prudent to explore the dominant culture and values of the management workforce, in addition to the characteristics of the working environment, before trying to apply relevant motivational theories, or even implement new management strategies. Practical implications – The results demonstrate that, within the geographical setting and cultural aspects of the sample surveyed, “tributes” and “pecuniary” may be interpreted to have the largest effect on the productivity of construction project managers. Originality/value – The findings not only contribute to the overall body of knowledge related to the effect of the motivation phenomenon on the productivity of the construction operation, but can also be used to provide industry practitioners with guidance for focusing, acting upon, and controlling the significant demotivational factors affecting the efficiency of the construction project management force practicing in State.

The development and use of a spatial database for the determination and characterization of the state of the German Baltic small-scale fishery sector

2012 ◽  
Vol 69 (8) ◽  
pp. 1480-1490 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva A. Papaioannou ◽  
Athanasios T. Vafeidis ◽  
Martin F. Quaas ◽  
Jörn O. Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Database ◽  
The State ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Substantial Progress ◽  
Technical Specifications ◽  
Data Deficient ◽  
Agriculture And Food ◽  
Operational Range

Abstract Papaioannou, E. A., Vafeidis, A. T., Quaas, M. F., and Schmidt, J. O. 2012. The development and use of a spatial database for the determination and characterization of the state of the German Baltic small-scale fishery sector. – ICES Journal of Marine Science, 69: . Although substantial progress has been made in the acquisition and analysis of fishery data, the small-scale fishery (SSF) sector is frequently data deficient, with relevant primary data often being fragmented and incomplete. Also, in contrast to the case of the larger scale sector, a coherent methodological framework for the assessment of the SSF has, in most cases, not been formulated. In the present study, the methodology of developing a database for the German Baltic SSF sector is presented. The aim of the database is to combine fishery primary data effectively and enable the sound determination and characterization of the German Baltic SSF sector. Data used include, among others, fleet data derived from the European Community Fleet Register (CFR) database and logbook data from the German Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE). The database includes information on the technical specifications of SSF vessels (length, engine power, etc.); the sector's operational range; main target species; fishing grounds; landing ports; and weight and price of landings. Results of employing the database for profiling the state of the SSF sector (in 2008) are presented. The results demonstrate the benefits of such an approach within the framework of managing coastal fish resources and fishing activities.

Trends in the development of fire alarm system controllers for fire alarm systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. 76-83
Author(s):  
A. N. Chlenov ◽  
T. A. Butcinskaya
Keyword(s):  
Technical Progress ◽  
Fire Safety ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
The State ◽  
Fire Fighting ◽  
Alarm System ◽  
Fire Alarm ◽  
Alarm Systems ◽  
Fire Alarm System ◽  
Technical Specifications

Introduction. Fire alarm system controllers are the main technical aids that serve as the backbone of a fire alarm system (a unit) at a facility. They consolidate fire alarm messages, coming from fire detectors, analyze, process, and deliver them to the user and display them in the pre-set format. The technical capacity of fire alarm system controllers is constantly improving in line with the technical progress and tightening fire safety requirements.Aims and purposes. The purpose of the article is to analyze the state of and trends in the development of fire alarm system controllers, that improve the fire safety of protected facilities. The task encompasses the retrospective review of principal tactical and technical characteristics of fire alarm devices for the period starting from the early 1950s to the present time in Russia, as well as the statistical analysis of the pace of their supply on the market of automatic fire fighting systems.Methods. Methods of system analysis and mathematical statistics were used.Results and discussion. The main stages of development of instruments for fire alarm systems that are reflective of the technical progress, primarily in the field of radio electronics, as well as the socio-economic transformations in Russia are specified. The article presents the results of statistical studies, carried out by the co-authors at different times and characterizing a change in the Russian market based on the comparative data on domestic and foreign alarm systems. The main trends in the development of the product mix and technical specifications of devices during the analyzed period are identified. The co-authors focus on the generalized layout of a blockmodular apparatus of a fire alarm system controller and determine the requirements for communication between functional modules to ensure the reliable operation of a fire alarm system.Conclusions. The main trends in the development of fire alarm system controllers, designated for fire alarm systems, focus on the application of new communication technologies and microelectronic devices that solve comprehensive safety problems with regard for the top-priority requirements of fire safety. The pace of improvement of tactical technological characteristics of devices is reflective of the state of and trends in the development of automatic fire fighting systems in Russia.

scholarly journals National geospatial data infrastructure of Ukraine in the world dimension: state and urgent tasks of development and sustainable functioning

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (I) ◽  
pp. 104-112
Author(s):  
Yu. KARPINSKYI ◽  
◽  
A. LYASHCHENKO ◽  
D. MAKARENKO ◽  
A. CHERIN ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developed Countries ◽  
The State ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Geospatial Data ◽  
Practical Significance ◽  
Geospatial Information ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Data Infrastructure ◽  
Technical Specifications ◽  
National Profile

The purpose of this paper is to summarize world experience and trends in the development of geospatial data infrastructure (SDI) in developed countries, assess the state of formation of the national geospatial data infrastructure (NSDI) in Ukraine, identify key problems and tasks to ensure its sustainable development and functioning. Methodology. Monographic method for processing scientific publications, regulations, standards and other materials for the creation of NSDI. The assessment of the state of formation of the NSDI in Ukraine was made according to the indicators that were determined by the UN Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM). Results. The key principles, architecture and roles of producers, holders and users of data of three generations SDIs, observed in the evolution of SDIs in developed countries, are determined. Periodization of the main initiatives and projects in 1992–2020, concerning the formation of NSDI in Ukraine. The overall assessment of the state of NSDI in Ukraine according to UN-GGIM indicators at the time of the adoption of the Law of Ukraine “On National Geospatial Data Infrastructure” (2020) is 0.39, which corresponds to the rating of countries with a “geospatial gap”. The biggest challenges were identified in the areas of governance and institutional support, financial support, production and updating of data, ability and education, communication and partnership. The basic architecture, the composition of geoinformation services of the NSDI geoportals of Ukraine and the means of achieving interoperability of NSDI components based on the implementation of the national profile of geographic information standards harmonized with the international standards of the ISO 19100 series and the technical specifications of the Open Geospatial Consortium have been substantiated. Scientific novelty. Assessment of the state of formation of NSDI in Ukraine according to UN-GGIM indicators, substantiation of directions and technological models of ensuring interoperability of NSDI components taking into account the conditions of Ukraine. Practical significance. The key problems and urgent tasks of NSDI development in Ukraine are identified, the sequence of stages of its development is substantiated by the priority implementation of the basic network of infrastructure geoportals for access to existing geospatial data with the gradual provision of their interoperability and consistency based on the use of the unified set of basic geospatial data and the implementation of the national profile of geoinformation standards.

The influence of operating loads on the state of stress and strain in selected load-bearing elements of a tower-type headgear structure / Wpływ obciążeń eksploatacyjnych na stan naprężenia oraz przemieszczenia wybranych elementów nośnych konstrukcji basztowej wieży szybowych

2012 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
pp. 497-515
Author(s):  
Stanisław Wolny
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Load Bearing ◽  
Surface Transport ◽  
State Of Stress ◽  
Design Loads ◽  
Technical Specifications ◽  
Service Conditions ◽  
Safety Features ◽  
Actual Shape

Abstract The headgear structure allows the conveyance to be moved over the shaft top to the loading (unloading) point, at the same time it keeps in place the rope pulleys while tower-type headgear structures also accommodate the entire winder installations. The headgear is where the final stage of the hoisting installation is located and where the surface transport systems begin. These aspects strongly impact the actual shape of the tower, its height and in some cases determine the design of the entire winding gear. In order that all the headgear functions should be provided, it is required that the ultimate state conditions should be maintained throughout its entire service life. In order to assess the critical service conditions, the computation procedure should be applied based on design loads and fatigue endurance parameters. The computations of characteristic loads acting on the headgear structure use the developed model of the system based on the dynamic analysis carried out for a specific case: a hoisting installation operated in one of the underground collieries in Poland. The maximal and minimal loads acting on a Koepe pulley and those required for the system operation are determined accordingly. The laws of dynamics provide a background for finding the forces and moments of forces acting in the components of the driving system (including the electric motors and pulley blocks) for the specified loading of the Koepe pulley. Underlying the numerical FEM model of the tower-type headgear structure are the technical specifications of the analysed object and FEM calculations followed by endurance analysis to find the state of stress in structural elements of the headgear under the typical service conditions. The results help in assessing how the design of the hoisting installation should impact on safety features of load-bearing elements in the headgear structure.

scholarly journals Russians’ Perceiving The Halal As A Sign Of Quality (Case Of St. Petersburg Meat Market)

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 69-75
Author(s):  
Vitally Ivanovich Cherenkov ◽  
Samira Ali Kyzy Musayeva
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Meat Product ◽  
Food Poisoning ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Food Product ◽  
The State ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
Technical Specifications ◽  
Meat Market

AbstractThere is a lot of scandals and even food poisoning caused by consuming poor-quality meat in Russian Federation (RF). This is especially true for ready-toeat meat products (e.g., sausages, smoked meats, dumplings, meat pies), as the buyers do not see what they are made of. The fact is that in the USSR they had a well-developed system of state verification and standardization of all food products. The state standards (GOSTs) issued for each food product had the power of law. Violations of GOST requirements were regarded as crimes. However, the RF Law “On Standardization” has factually lost its power in connection with the adoption (2002) of the Federal Law “On Technical Regulating”. Therefore, new GOSTs have not previous power and are removed from the jurisdiction of the RF government. The fuzzy “technical specifications” (TUs) in contrast with previous severe GOSTs for food do not provide products quality control but are only indicators of biological, chemical and radiation safety. Using GOST labelling on food items seems as a marketing gimmick today. Nevertheless, recently there have been reports of the development of digital quality control and related legislation. Research findings presented herein show significant growth of Halal meat market. Increased customer confidence in Halal products is also found among non-Muslim buyers. The Council of Muftis of RF, together with the presidential administration of RF, has initiated the development of the state document “Requirements for producing, manufacturing, processing, storage and sale of Halal products”. Halal labelling was developed and approved and Halal stores opened. Our brief customer survey has showed the results of customer confidence in the Halal meat and meat product market could be found across the entire range of Halal food items. Taking into account global trends, the Halal food market in Russia as well as Halal industry as a whole have great prospects (exporting Halal items included) and this phenomenon demands a future extended research.

scholarly journals State of the Art Technologies Used as a Rescue Response During Recovery from Structural Collapse

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 61-78
Author(s):  
Norbert TUŚNIO ◽  
Paweł OGRODNIK ◽  
Janusz TUŚNIO
Keyword(s):  
State Of The Art ◽  
Fire Service ◽  
The State ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Technical Equipment ◽  
Structural Collapse ◽  
Engineering Structures ◽  
Unmanned Air Vehicle ◽  
Air Vehicle ◽  
Technical Specifications

This paper is a description of the state of the art technical equipment procured during the execution of the project ‟Innovative solutions for stabilizing building and engineering structures as a rescue response during structural collapse recoveryˮ. The project is financed by the National Centre for Research with an execution frame of 2015 to 2017, and carried out by the consortium of the Main School of Fire Service in Warsaw, The Fire Service College of the State Fire Service in Kraków, the Scientific and Research Centre for Fire Protection – National Research Institute and CMGI Sp. z o.o. The technical specifications are presented for an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) built on commission for the Main School of Fire Service; the UAV can be used to monitor rescue mission operations at the sites of collapsed building.

scholarly journals Development of the technical specifications and changes to the TSs for refractories by JSC “The Ukrainian research institute of refractories named after A. S. Berezhnoy” in 2017

2018 ◽  
Vol 118 ◽  
pp. 142-155
Author(s):  
V. V. Martynenko ◽  
L. V. Belyaeva ◽  
I. Yu. Kostyrko ◽  
T. F. Pahomova
Keyword(s):  
Technical Committee ◽  
The State ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Regulatory Documents ◽  
State Standardization ◽  
Modern System ◽  
Technical Specifications ◽  
Continue Work ◽  
Technical Regulations ◽  
Research Institute

This article includes information about development of the technical specifications (TS) and changes to the TSs for refractories by institute in 2017. In 2017 in accordance to the requirements of the state standardization system 12 change to TSs for serial refractory products, produced by Ukrainian enterprises, including verification and approval 1 change to TS for serial refractory products developed PrJSC “KDZ”, 10 TSs and 4 change to TSs for pilot batches of refractories manufactured by JSC “The URIR named after A. S. Berezhnoy” have been developed and endorsed by enterprises. Changes to technical conditions and new technical conditions developed in accordance to the requirements of modern system to standardizations of the Ukraine (SОU КZPS 74.9-02568182-003:2016, DSTU 1.5:2015, SОU MPP 01.120-090:2005), have been endorsed by manufacturers and enterprise consumers, tested for compliance with current legislation, technical regulations and regulatory documents and entered into the database “Technical conditions of Ukraine” — SE “Kharkivstandartmetrology”, and approved by the technical committee TC 7 “Refractories”. Institute plans to continue work on the development of TS and changes to the TSs for refractory products, study and analysis of the global level of standardization in the field refractories.

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