Structure of a File Oriented Programming Language, GPLAN-BL-1

Modern computer science has developed languages along many distinct paths; three are: Operating System Languages (e.g., OS/JCL), High Level Procedural Languages (e.g., FORTRAN), and High Level Non-Procedural Data Base Languages (e.g., ALPHA, SQUARE, GPLAN). The purpose of each of these is to solve a particular problem, namely, to simplify the work of the programmer, so that a majority of his time could be spent on his own application. The development of data manipulation procedures has also proceeded independently; of programming languages only in the programming language LISP are data and program expressed in a common manner. We feel that the time has come for a new approach to computer language evolution, especially for business oriented users. The combination of data, programs, and operating system into a single language would make a great simplification of the current state of affairs. The BL/I language is presented as a prototype for a data base oriented computer system, combining features from operating systems, programming languages, and data base languages

Research into alternative network approaches for space operations

The main goal is to resolve the interoperability problem of applications employing DOD TCP/IP (Department of Defence Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) family of protocols on a CCITT/ISO based network. The objective is to allow them to communicate over the CCITT/ISO protocol GPLAN (General Purpose Local Area Network) network without modification to the user's application programs. There were two primary assumptions associated with the solution that was actually realized. The first is that the solution had to allow for future movement to the exclusive use of the CCITT/ISO standards. The second is that the solution had to be software transparent to the currently installed TCP/IP and CCITT/ISO user application programs

Outline of a Decision Support System for Area-Wide Water Quality Planning

This working paper outlines requirements for an implementation of a computerized decision support system which addresses the technical aspects of area-wide water quality planning. The framework for this work is in the context of the environmental law adopted in the United States during 1972. This law, known as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, specifies various requirements that both municipal and industrial discharges must eventually conform. By 1977 municipal waste treatment plants must have in place secondary treatment facilities and for industry it is necessary to utilize what is referred to as "best practical technology" for waste treatment. Under certain circumstances as described in section 303 of the law further treatment may be required to meet water quality standards. Section 208 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 calls for area-wide implementation of technical and management planning, with the objectives of meeting 1983 water quality goals and establishing a plan for municipal and industrial facilities construction over a twenty year period. Emphasis is placed on locally controlled planning, on dealing with non-point sources as well as point sources, and on consideration of both structural and nonstructural control methods. The scope of present examination is limited to those aspects of technical planning which are amenable to implementation within the framework of a computerized decision support system

Model Management Systems: Proposed Model Representations and Future Designs

The availability of microcomputers, modeling langauges and general purpose spreadsheets has resulted in an increase in the use of models for decision making within organizatons. Decision makers with microcomputers on their desks and spreadsheet and modeling software can create models rapidly. Problems with model redundancy, consistency, integrity and security have prompted an increased interest in the design of model management systems (MMS). Several model management designs have been discussed in the literature. Different model representation techniques have been proposed. These include formal logic, semantic inheritance networks, frames, and relational representations. The approaches to model management are evaluated in respect to their model manipulation and model storage functions. A framework for the design of MMS is proposed based on the system design objectives and the system domain complexity. Advantages and disadvantages of each model representation method are identified. Application domains for the classifications are proposed which focus on the strengths and weaknesses of the model representation for supporting model storage and model manipulation functions. An example of the design of a MMS using the classification is presented

The Influence of Motivation, Work Discipline, and Leadership on Employee Performance at PT. Kalimutu Mitra Perkasa

The occurrence of delays in construction completion is caused by two factors, specifically external factors and internal factors. This research focuses on the internal factors related to human resources and their performances, including work motivation, work discipline, and leadership, which are considered to affect the performance and accomplishment of construction. The research proposal aims to determine the simultaneous and partial effect of leadership, motivation, and work discipline on employee performance in PT Kalimutu Mitra Perkasa. The population in this study were 91 employees. Data collection was done using interviews and Likert scale. Data analysis in this study used linear regression analysis multiple, classical assumption test, r-square test, and hypothesis test, using tools SPSS data processing. Based on previous research, it is known that: (1) H1: Work motivation positively affects employee performance. (2) H2: Work discipline positively affects employee performance. (3) H3: Leadership style positively affects on employee performance. Keywords: work motivation, labor discipline, leadership, work performanc

Continuation of research in software for space operations support

Software technologies relevant to workstation executives are discussed. Evaluations of problems, potential or otherwise, seen with IBM's Workstation Executive (WEX) 2.5 preliminary design and applicable portions of the 2.5 critical design are presented. Diverse graphics requirements of the Johnson Space Center's Mission Control Center Upgrade (MCCU) are also discussed. The key is to use tools that are portable, compatible with the X window system, and best suited to the requirements of the associated application. This will include a User Interface Language (UIL), an interactive display builder, and a graphic plotting/modeling system. Work sheets are provided for POSIX 1003.4 real-time extensions and the requirements for the Center's automated information systems security plan, referred to as POSIX 1003.6, are discussed

A Processing Model of Emotion Regulation: Insights from the Attachment System

A processing model of emotion regulation (PMER) was investigated by assessing the attachment system and the two types of emotion regulation strategies (adaptive and maladaptive) in undergraduate students (N = 307) at Georgia State University. The analysis of the data revealed an interesting set of findings: (a) attachment anxiety was a stronger indicator of whether people use adaptive or maladaptive emotion regulation strategies than was attachment avoidance; (b) self efficacy, and not cognitive inability to suppress unwanted thoughts, partially mediated the relationship between attachment anxiety and adaptive emotion regulation strategies; and (c) cognitive inability to suppress unwanted thoughts, and not self efficacy beliefs, partially mediated the relationship between attachment anxiety and maladaptive emotion regulation strategies. Overall, the findings provided substantial support for the PMER, and also have important implications for clinical interventions aimed at effective emotion regulation