Supply chain resilience in mindful humanitarian aid organizations:the role of big data analytics

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to understand the nomological network of associations between collective mindfulness and big data analytics in fostering resilient humanitarian relief supply chains. Design/methodology/approach: The authors conceptualize a research model grounded in literature and test the hypotheses using survey data collected from informants at humanitarian aid organizations in Africa and Europe. Findings: The findings demonstrate that organizational mindfulness is key to enabling resilient humanitarian relief supply chains, as opposed to just big data analytics. Originality/value: This is the first study to examine organizational mindfulness and big data analytics in the context of humanitarian relief supply chains

DNAJC21 Mutations Link a Cancer-Prone Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome to Corruption in 60S Ribosome Subunit Maturation

This work was funded by The Medical Research Council UK (MR/K000292/1), Children with Cancer UK (2013/144), Barts and The London Charity (845/1796), and Leukaemia Lymphoma Research/Bloodwise (14032)

A Comparative Analysis of Traditional and Digital Data Collection Methods in Social Research in LDCs -Case Studies Exploring Implications for Participation, Empowerment, and (mis)Understandings

Abstract: Digital Data Collection (DDC) is an increasingly common method for data collection in developing country contexts, presenting both challenges and benefits to development practitioners and researchers. This paper explores the advantages gained and the difficulties encountered in transitioning from paper-based surveys to digital data collection using handheld devices, and some of the consequences for participants in the research, both researchers and the target population. Surveys undertaken as part of a research collaboration between University College of Cork and organisations in Malawi and Ethiopia form the basis of this assessment, with of a survey-based impact assessment study of Valid Nutrition's Groundnut Purchasing Scheme with Smallholder Producers in Malawi and Ethiopia forming the centrepiece. The researchers have evaluated data-gathering on these different technologies, reflected on the methods used and approaches taken in transferring and implementing the process, and evaluated each process in terms of its relative effectiveness, efficiency and their implications for researchers and researched

Non-Maleficience: Professional Practice in Poland

This paper discusses professional practice with regards to the role of translators and interpreters in contemporary Poland. One of the significant changes currently taking place in Poland and many other countries is increasing integration with Europe and the world as a whole. Translators and interpreters have a very important role in this integration process. They are at the forefront of talks and discussion about integration and increasing interaction between Poland and the rest of the world, including in technology development and transfer. Ethical behaviour by both translators and the organisations that employ them, whether on a short or long term basis, is very important. Unfortunately, unethical behaviour by translation agencies, including non- and under payment, is not uncommon and has, for instance, led to translators blacklisting some of them. There are also codes of ethics for translators, for instance from the American Translators Association. However, further work is required in the area. In particular, there is a need for case studies to examine issues arising in practice and how best and most ethically they can be dealt with, as well as to learn from past mistakes and develop good practice for the future

0.3-4.3 GHz frequency-accurate fractional-N frequency synthesizer with integrated VCO and nested mixed-radix digital Δ-Σ Modulator-based divider controller

If the modulus of the digital delta-sigma modulator (DΔΣM) in a fractional-N frequency synthesizer is a power of two, then the output frequency is constrained to be a rational multiple of the phase detector frequency (fPD), where the denominator of the rational multiplier is a power of two. If the required output frequency is not related to f\rm PD in this way, one is forced to approximate the ratio by using a small programmable modulus DΔΣM or a very large power-of-two modulus. Both of these solutions involve additional hardware. Furthermore, the programmable modulus solution can suffer from spurs, while the large power of two lacks accuracy. This paper presents a new solution, based on mixed-radix algebra, where the required ratio is formed by combining two different moduli. The programmable modulus solves the accuracy problem, while the large power-of-two modulus minimizes the spur content. In addition, the phase detector can be clocked at high speed. This paper explains the theoretical foundations of the method, elaborates a design methodology, and presents measured results for an 0.18 μm SiGe BiCMOS prototype. © 2014 IEEE

Comparing neuropsychological function before and during haemodialysis: a habituating selective deficit for prose recall

This study was based on the clinical observation that patients receiving haemodialysis(HD) showed poor retention for complex verbal information. To investigate this hypothesis, 45 patients with endstage renal disease were administered a neuropsychological (NP) test battery, including a test of prose recall on two occasions, 7 days apart (pre-dialysis and whilst dialysing). A range of demographic, biochemical and mood variables were also assessed. Results revealed a selective deficit for prose recall whilst dialysing compared to pre-dialysis performance, which habituated in the long-term. Possible physiological and psychological bases of these effects in HD patients are discussed