Optimization grid scheduling with priority base and bees algorithm

Grid computing depends upon sharing large-scales in a network that is widely connected within itself such as the Internet. Therefore, many grid computing researchers and scholars have focused on task scheduling, which is considered one of the NP-Complete issues. The main aim of this current research to propose an optimization of the initial scheduler for grid computing using the bees algorithm. Modern algorithms informed this research. The suggested procedure means that a newly developed algorithm can implement the schedule grid task while accounting for priorities and deadlines to decrease the completion time required for the tasks. The average waiting time of the grid environment can be minimized, and this minimization, in turn, creates an increase in the throughput of the environment

User satisfaction model to measure open government data usage

The open government data (OGD) initiative is presented by the government of any country to achieve promotion of transparency, social control and citizens participation in policy making. The use of OGD in Malaysia is still in its early stage and facing problems such as less participation, security issues, and lack of awareness. While most of the research in Information Communication Technology (ICT) that underpinned by Expectation Confirmation Theory (ECT) are focused on user satisfaction and determination of users’ reuse intention, this study focus on the direct antecedents of OGD users’ intention to use and its influence on OGD users’ satisfaction, as this research is still scarce. This research aims to examine ECT model on users’ satisfaction mediated by the intention to use the open government data (OGD). The objectives of this research are in three folds; (1) to design an integrated ECT and TAM models for explaining OGD satisfaction, (2) to examine the mediating role of citizens’ behavioural intention between the expectations, confirmation, perceived performance, incentive on usage, perceived risk and citizen’s satisfaction of open government data, (3) and to validate the impact of incentives on usage and perceived risk in explaining the new ECT model in the OGD context. Data were collected from 250 samples of OGD users in Malaysia. Empirical evidences were gathered through self-administered questionnaires using the Likert scale. The data were analysed using Partially Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) in order to test the model. The final model was verified by experts in the area. Results revealed that expectation has significant relationship with confirmation, but perceived performance showed insignificant relationship with confirmation which serves as a unique finding. Additionally, confirmation, expectation, perceived performance, incentive on usage and perceived risk has significant relationship with intention to use OGD. Meanwhile, the analysis proved that the intention to use mediates the relationship between confirmation, expectation, perceived performance, incentive on usage, perceived risk and satisfaction on use of OGD. This study suggests that the user’s expectations on OGD must be met in creating stronger intention and satisfaction. The implications of the study are to improve data service quality, support innovative services development, increase data transparency, and boost up potential investment

Comparative study according to the physical patterns in learning some offensive skills basketball for students

Researchers put the subject to know the relationship between learning and its impact on physical patterns and here lies the importance of research through comparison between the three types of body (skinny - obese - muscular) in learning some offensive skills basketball. The research problem was to ask whether the individual differences in the physical patterns of learners lead to individual differences in the learning of offensive skills in basketball and if there are differences in learning will be in favour of any pattern? The current research aims to: Identify the physical patterns of the students of the first stage and classify them into groups according to those patterns: Identify the differences between groups according to their physical patterns in the results of pre-test tests in some skills in basketball; Identify the differences between groups according to their physical patterns in the results of post-test in some skills in basketball. Therefore, the hypothesis are: There are no statistically significant differences between the results of the pre-test tests for some basketball skills and for the three research groups; There are no statistically significant differences between the results of the post tests for some basketball skills and for the three research groups. The researchers used the descriptive method of comparative study method to suit the nature of the research problem on the students of the first stage in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science College of Basic Education at the University of Mustansiriyah for the academic year 2014/2015 The number of female students (28) has been identified three types of body (fat - muscular - The formula for calculating the physical pattern and classifying them according to pre-established criteria has been adopted. Based on the experience of the researchers, the skills under study were identified (high medical, low medical, free throw, peaceful correction) and after conducting pre-test tests and implementing the termination. Educational and then posteriori tests were statistical processors reached through which the researchers to: There were no significant differences between the groups according to the physical patterns in the performance of some motor skills in basketball for pre-tests. There were no significant differences between groups according to the physical patterns in the performance of some motor skills in basketball for post - tests

A Hybrid Segmentation Pattern of Partial Transmission in Computer Networks to Reduce the Complexity Level

Partial transmission sequence (PTS) is seen as a related project in the framework of the Orthogonal Frequency Division ‎Multiplexing (OFDM) to suppress the medium to high Peak-to-Average Power Ratio problem. The PTS chart data is based on dividing the back into subdivisions and their weight by combining step-by-step factors. Despite the fact that PTS can reduce the high specifications. The Computational Complexity Level (CC) limits the scope of application to match PTS use with ground applications. In PTS, there are three main distribution schemes. Interleaving projects (IL-PTS), arbitrary and alternate (PR-PTS) and Ad-PTS. In this paper, another algorithm called the Hybrid Pseudo-Random and Interleaving Cosine Wave Shape ‎‎(H-PRC-PTS) is presented and the PR-PTS equilibrium is established by stabilizing the cousin waveform between languages (S-IL-C- PTS), which was suggested in the previous work. The results showed that the proposed algorithm could reduce the validity of PAPR as a PR-PTS scheme, although the CC level was significantly reduced

Concrete Beams Strengthened with Jute Fibers

Nowadays, the reinforcement of concrete with natural fibers can consider being an effectual scheme to achieve the global demand for sustainable development. Due to sustainability, bio degradability, and environmental friendly, natural fibers are preferred as compared to synthetic fibers. The present study investigated the effect of width and thickness of jute fiber strips on the mechanical properties of reinforced concrete beams (RC beams). The experimental program consisted testing of twenty-four RC beams (150*150*1000 mm) comprised of four groups. The first group consisted of three reference RC beams, the second group consisted of three RC beams strengthened longitudinally with carbon fiber strip (CFRP) of 15 cm width, the third group included nine RC beams strengthened longitudinally with one layer of jute fiber strips (JFRP) having variable width, 5, 10, and 15 cm, and lastly the fourth group which was same as the third group except using double layer of jute fiber strips. Generally, the results showed that toughness, ultimate flexural strength, and load carrying capacity of RC beams strengthened with JFRP were increased with the increase of the strip width and thickness. On the other hand, ductility and stiffness were decreased with the increase of the strip width. Test results showed that load carrying capacity was improved by 5.56 and 11.1% for one layer of jute fiber strips of 5 and 15 cm width respectively as compared with the reference specimens. On the other hand, the load carrying capacity was improved by 3.95 and 8.75 % for two layers of jute fiber strips of 10 and 15 cm width respectively as compared with the one layer strengthened specimens. Concerning the CFRP strengthening, the load carrying capacity was improved by 77.76% as compared with the reference specimens.

The factor affecting Malaysian citizens satisfaction with open government data

Open data can be traced to various initiatives like freedom of information, transparency and participation, data exchange, reuse of public sector information, open access, open source and open government. This study suggests a different approach in assessing the variables of citizens satisfaction in open government data in Malaysia. Based on a thoroughly researched secondary data, this conceptual paper suggests a framework integrating the so far incoherent frameworks as proposed by previous researchers. Emanating from this eclectic and chronological literature review, the study will also propose further missing links that need to be included in the proposed integrated framework. Based on this holistic framework in a future study, the researchers will explain a sustainability index of citizens satisfaction in open data which will be tested empirically in the study. In fact from the proposed integrated framework in total five vital factors/aspects of open government data issues are likely to have an impact on Malaysian citizens satisfaction. User behavioral intention variables will play an intervening or mediating role in the framework

The new model to enhance the user's intentions to use open government data

Government worldwide engaged in open government data initiative to public the data and related information for the benefit of users. But the success of the open government data depends on the willingness of users the way they utilize the available information. In this regard, the government needs to understand those factors that can impact on the intentions of the users to use open government data and government offering

Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Diabetic Patients on Metformin Therapy: A cross-sectional study from Oman

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency amongst diabetic patients on metformin therapy. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at general clinics at the University Health Center and diabetes outpatient clinics at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, between January and December 2017. All Omani adults who were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and took metformin were invited to participate in the study. The variables included in this study were age, gender, duration of diabetes, dose and duration of metformin therapy, haemoglobin and glycosylated haemoglobin level. Results: A total of 248 subjects were included (response rate = 95.4%) of which 26 (10.5%) were vitamin B12 deficient and 53 (21.4%) were borderline deficient. The mean daily dose of metformin was highest among vitamin B12 deficient group (1,981 ± 222 mg; P = 0.004). Conclusion: The prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency is considerable among diabetic patients on metformin therapy. Further research is needed to confirm the need for routine screening and monitoring.Keywords: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus; Prevalence; Metformin; Vitamin B12 Deficiency; Oman

New approach of hidden data in the portable executable file without change the size of carrier file using statistical technique

The rapid development of multimedia and internet allows for wide distribution of digital media data. It becomes much easier to edit, modify and duplicate digital information. In additional, digital document is also easy to copy and distribute, therefore it may face many threats. It became necessary to find an appropriate protection due to the significance, accuracy and sensitivity of the information. The strength of the hiding science is due to the non-existence of standard algorithms to be used in hiding secret messages. Also there is randomness in hiding methods such as combining several media (covers) with different methods to pass a secret message. Furthermore, there is no formal method to be followed to discover a hidden data. In this paper, a new information hiding system is presented. The aim of the proposed system is to hide information (data file) in an execution file (EXE) without change the size of execution file. The new proposed system is able to embed information in an execution file without change the size of execution file. Meanwhile, since the cover file might be used to identify hiding information, the proposed system considers overcoming this dilemma by using the execution file as a cover file