The Evaluation of Master Theses in MATLAB Software Tool: Fuzzy Approach Makes Sense

The aim of conducted investigation was to evaluate defined objectives, presented materials and methods and interpretation of results in student’s master theses in order to assess their scientific contribution. Firstly, evaluation was performed by using the traditional methodology and fuzzy evaluation was then conducted in a Fuzzy Logic Toolbox. Obtained values from two levels of evaluation were generally compared. Results indicate that fulfilment of defined criteria of evaluation is moderate. Evaluation mark in classical approach was higher in most cases but fuzzy approach showed some advantages. The criteria fulfilment for the logical-mathematical argumentation, as a prerequisite for the analysis of scientific results, showed its paramount importance in the process of classical and fuzzy evaluation as well

Classical and Fuzzy Logic Evaluation of Students' Master Theses in Matlab Fuzzy Logic Toolbox Software: Dealing with Subjectivity in Human Reasoning

The two−level evaluation of defined objectives, presented materials and methods and interpretation of results in master theses was done, in order to estimate their scientific contribution and statistical relevance. First level of evaluation was performed using classical methods and consisted of three steps: defining criteria of evaluation, analyzing their fulfilment and positioning 26 master theses into the Likert−type scale in the range from 0 to 1. Second level of evaluation was based on fuzzy logic methodology, conducted mostly in Matlab Fuzzy Logic Toolbox software and consisted of definition of variables, fuzzification, fuzzy inference, defuzzification and interpretation. Obtained marks from two levels of evaluation were than compared. Results indicate that fulfilment of defined criteria of evaluation is moderate. Common mistakes made by authors are accentuated, and clear advices for improving scientific contribution of theses were pointed out here. Classical evaluation marks were higher in 96.15% cases (or 25 out of 26 theses). However, fuzzy approach has advantages, which is also discussed. The interpretation of research results, defined as logical−mathematical argumentation, was found to have the leading role in forming mark in both levels of evaluation

Re-evaluating the Spatio-temporal Relationships of Habermas’s “public sphere”, Bourdieu’s “field”, and McLuhan’s “medium”: Implications for Media Theory

The thesis is an evaluation of the influence of the long-standing hermeneutics/positivist schism on explanations of the spatio-temporal characteristics of “the public sphere”, “the field”, and “the medium”. These are the signature terms in the seminal media-related works of Habermas, Bourdieu and McLuhan - “the public sphere” in The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere by Jurgen Habermas; “the field” in The Political Field, The Social Science Field, and the Journalistic Field and On Television by Pierre Bourdieu; and the “the medium” in Understanding Media by Marshall McLuhan. The key aim of thesis is to analyze the shaping impact of the long-standing hermeneutics/positivist schism on the methodologies employed. The thesis also considers whether the imbalances in the multidisciplinary methodologies of Habermas, Bourdieu and McLuhan brought about by this divide could have been addressed through the use of references, models and analogies from the sub-sciences of emergence and complexity theory. This evaluation includes the responses by critics and commentators to the methodologies used by Habermas, Bourdieu and McLuhan. A central argument is that the multidisciplinary methodologies of Habermas, Bourdieu and McLuhan were compromised by their tendency not to absorb science innovations, nor access new methodological ‘techniques’ – a tendency among many twentieth century academics in the humanities, according to media historian and social theorist John Durham Peters. Close reading analysis exposes the impacts of the hermeneutic/positivist schism on the methodologies of the three theorists. A further argument is that the hermeneutical tendencies present in their methodologies were brought about more by a rejection of positivism and ‘scientism’ than a conscious leaning towards hermeneutics. Habermas, Bourdieu and McLuhan some time ago created the sandbox of modern media theory. This thesis argues that the exceptional value of their media-related works will be well-served by the addition of analytical frameworks from the sub-disciplines of science such as emergence and complexity theory

Re-evaluating the Spatio-temporal Relationships of Habermas’s “public sphere”, Bourdieu’s “field”, and McLuhan’s “medium”: Implications for Media Theory

The thesis is an evaluation of the influence of the long-standing hermeneutics/positivist schism on explanations of the spatio-temporal characteristics of “the public sphere”, “the field”, and “the medium”. These are the signature terms in the seminal media-related works of Habermas, Bourdieu and McLuhan - “the public sphere” in The Structural Transformation of the Public Sphere by Jurgen Habermas; “the field” in The Political Field, The Social Science Field, and the Journalistic Field and On Television by Pierre Bourdieu; and the “the medium” in Understanding Media by Marshall McLuhan. The key aim of thesis is to analyze the shaping impact of the long-standing hermeneutics/positivist schism on the methodologies employed. The thesis also considers whether the imbalances in the multidisciplinary methodologies of Habermas, Bourdieu and McLuhan brought about by this divide could have been addressed through the use of references, models and analogies from the sub-sciences of emergence and complexity theory. This evaluation includes the responses by critics and commentators to the methodologies used by Habermas, Bourdieu and McLuhan. A central argument is that the multidisciplinary methodologies of Habermas, Bourdieu and McLuhan were compromised by their tendency not to absorb science innovations, nor access new methodological ‘techniques’ – a tendency among many twentieth century academics in the humanities, according to media historian and social theorist John Durham Peters. Close reading analysis exposes the impacts of the hermeneutic/positivist schism on the methodologies of the three theorists. A further argument is that the hermeneutical tendencies present in their methodologies were brought about more by a rejection of positivism and ‘scientism’ than a conscious leaning towards hermeneutics. Habermas, Bourdieu and McLuhan some time ago created the sandbox of modern media theory. This thesis argues that the exceptional value of their media-related works will be well-served by the addition of analytical frameworks from the sub-disciplines of science such as emergence and complexity theory

Factors Influencing Customer Satisfaction towards E-shopping in Malaysia

Online shopping or e-shopping has changed the world of business and quite a few people have decided to work with these features. What their primary concerns precisely and the responses from the globalisation are the competency of incorporation while doing their businesses. E-shopping has also increased substantially in Malaysia in recent years. The rapid increase in the e-commerce industry in Malaysia has created the demand to emphasize on how to increase customer satisfaction while operating in the e-retailing environment. It is very important that customers are satisfied with the website, or else, they would not return. Therefore, a crucial fact to look into is that companies must ensure that their customers are satisfied with their purchases that are really essential from the ecommerce’s point of view. With is in mind, this study aimed at investigating customer satisfaction towards e-shopping in Malaysia. A total of 400 questionnaires were distributed among students randomly selected from various public and private universities located within Klang valley area. Total 369 questionnaires were returned, out of which 341 questionnaires were found usable for further analysis. Finally, SEM was employed to test the hypotheses. This study found that customer satisfaction towards e-shopping in Malaysia is to a great extent influenced by ease of use, trust, design of the website, online security and e-service quality. Finally, recommendations and future study direction is provided. Keywords: E-shopping, Customer satisfaction, Trust, Online security, E-service quality, Malaysia

Undergraduate Student Catalog 2013-2014

The central pillars of Qatar University’s mission are highlighted through this document, namely the provision of high-quality education and the pursuit of an active role in the development of Qatari society. The courses described here have been designed, reviewed and assessed to meet the highest educational standards, with a strong focus on the knowledge and skill-based learning that is needed for a graduate to be competitive in today’s labor market and in graduate education pursuits. The many of the academic programs have attained independent external accreditation from internationally recognized associations, to cater to the needs of the country’s ambitious development course

Undergraduate Student Catalog 2012-2013

The contents of this document highlight the central pillars of Qatar University’s mission, namely the provision of high-quality education and the pursuit of an active role in the development of Qatari society. The courses described here have been designed, reviewed and assessed to meet the highest educational standards, with a strong focus on the knowledge- and skill-bases needed for a graduate to be competitive in today’s labor market or in higher education pursuits