Personal branding for librarians: The way forward

Librarians have always been labelled as knowledge gatekeepers and persons who ‘shusshhh’ people around. However, that may be true years and decades ago. Going forward, do we librarians want to be labelled as such? A brand is a promise delivered. It is our reputation and legacy. Branding is a practice of producing trust which when we market our services, we do so with a promise to meet or exit the expectation of the customer. Academicians talk and discuss the importance of personal branding with fellow students all the time. However some students are just too sceptical to agree and follow the path and information which have been identified for them. Many students are unaware that personal branding does not happen overnight. It takes quite a while for a person to have a personal brand which would suit a person and does not look fake on him or her. This paper discusses the importance of personal branding for all future librarians and how it would assist them to succeed in the challenging working world. It also discuses on how UiTM would create and mould its outstanding future librarians

An investigation of turbogenerator dynamics and control

This thesis provides an investigation of the dynamics and control of turbogenerators from a multivariable control viewpoint. The multivariate control framework chosen -Individual Channel Analysis and Design- is particularly appropriate since it encapsulates the dynamical characteristics of the uncontrolled system with a view to exposing the potential and limitations for subsequent closed-loop control. The main contribution of the thesis is a complete new insight into why excitation/governor control with Power System Stabilisers (PSS) has been so successful for the control of turbogenerators connected to an infinite bus provided by the small-signal multivariable analysis framework, Individual Channel Analysis and Design. The multivariable analysis justifies treating the turbogenerator system as a pseudo- Single-Input Single-Output, (SISO) system where the governor loop is first closed and the exciter loop is treated as a SISO system for the prime purpose of rejecting voltage disturbances. The function of the PSS is identified as that of overcoming an awkward switch-back frequency-domain characteristic of the excitation channel so as to permit high-performance excitation channel bandwidths up to 10 rad/sec that otherwise could not be obtained. Thus, in addition to the control requirements of set point regulation of the terminal voltage and shaft speed, the PSS provides for a second control requirement of strong voltage disturbance rejection over the important frequency range of 0 to 10 rad/sec. The PSS control option is also assessed against other control options. Several other results concerning stability robustness to system uncertainties in different system configurations follow from the analysis in a transparent and immediate way

Mobile Application for Personal Journal/Diary

For centuries, diary has been seen as a tool of learning and reflection. Many studies have shown that not only diary is an excellent tool to capture author‟s thoughts and life experiences but also yield significant health benefits such as coping with stress and depression. However, in recent years, changes in lifestyle and boom of technology cause the practice of diary writing to fall out of favour. The fact that people are facing health problems often associated with work stress and lack of focus as well as organization indicates the need to preserve the culture of diary writing. Introduction of smartphone to the world opens up the opportunity to incorporate diary writing in the form of mobile application. In this research, the author discusses on the importance and value of expressive writing in diary writing that makes it a valuable learning and reflection tool. The interest of this research is to develop a suitable diary mobile application that matches the current lifestyle and enhance the experience of diary writing on the go as people are spending more time on their smartphone than ever. The scope of the study will be on Android operating system and the development will undergo incremental and iterative development based on modern mobile application architecture

Nitrogen Dynamics of the Acacia Senegal Agroforestry System in the Sudan

The savanna is characterized by low rainfall, poor soil and vegetation types dominated by the Genus Acacia. Agroforestry systems evolved, the most notable of which is Acacia senegal agroforestry system (ASAS). It yields gum acacia, fuel and fodder and improved soil N, P, and pH and stability against erosion. This study investigated the climatic, edaphic and biotic interactions of the ASAS that govern the nutrient dynamics, mainly N, and biomass. The effects of limited resources of soil, space and photoperiod on biomass, nodulation and rate of N fixation were investigated. Genetic differences among populations were studied. Progenies of selected high yielding gum trees were compared. Seed from various localities were grown on different soils to test variation in nodulation potentials. Nodule ultrastructure was also examined. Seedlings raised on clay soil yielded more nodules and biomass than those on sand. Nodule extracts used to infect seedlings raised on sterile soil gave inconsistent nodule numbers. Nodulation was affected by phenological condition. The functional nodule peak period was eight weeks; Extending the period to 13 weeks resulted in less red nodules. Competition intensity correlated negatively with individual plant biomass and nodule numbers. Site potential expressed as total biomass was realized irrespective of plant number. Seed, leaves and twigs contained the highest nitrogen concentration. Iron and phosphorus concentrations were variable among tissues. The bush fallow rotation phase increased soil N, P and pH. Long period of fallow caused more accumulation and better soil improvement. Agricultural crops drastically drained soil N. The marked acidity of Aldubeibat sand was probably due to leaching of basic cations caused by rainfall which was higher than that of Elobeid where sand was at near neutral pH. Acidity impacted nodulation. The variation in soil types and rainfall regime and geographic isolation resulted in genetically different populations. Artificial selection of high yielding mother trees resulted in locating and identifying superior gum trees. They are recommended to be treated as seed stands for dissemination of high quality seed. Low gum producers yielded more biomass than high gum yielders; their effects on nutrient dynamics was insignificant

CAiSE Workshops - A Specification Approach to Compose Mobile Web Services Using Service Chart Diagrams.

We present our work on composing mobile Web services, denoted by M-services, in the wireless world. The wireless world has its own features that make it completely different from the wired world. For instance, new communication means need to be deployed, new user-friendly services need to be offered, and new types of specification techniques need to be provided. One of these techniques consists of using service chart diagrams in the specification of a composition process of M-services. A service chart diagram leverages the traditional state chart diagram of UML and specifies a service from five perspectives: state, flow, organization, information, and location

Bilateral Sub-acute Subdural Hematoma of the Posterior Fossa As a Complication of Anti-coagulation Therapy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Background: Subdural hematomas are one of the commonest neurosurgical pathologies faced in practice and it is rarely located in the posterior fossa. Posterior fossa subdural hematomas are challenging because of the difficulty in their diagnosis and management. Case Presentation: A case of bilateral sub-acute subdural hematoma of the posterior fossa in a 65-year-old female presented with a complaint of headache and vomiting for three weeks followed by a decreased level of consciousness two days prior to admission. The patient is a known cardiac patient on long-term anti-coagulant, her condition was intensively investigated and the diagnosis of posterior fossa subacute hematoma was reached, following which the patient was treated surgically and improved in the postoperative period. Conclusion: Subdural hematomas located in posterior fossa are considered very rare. Most of the reported cases are due to anti-coagulant use, with minor number of cases due to trauma. Literature denoted difficulty reaching diagnosis using only computed tomography and advice to be aided by magnetic resonance imaging as in our case. In most occasions, surgical management is the best choice for the management of such a case, regardless of surgical technique, and will result in excellent outcome

DOES THE BOARD INDEPENDENCE INFLUENCE THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN RISK DISCLOSURE AND FIRM VALUE? EVIDENCE FROM JORDAN

Purpose of the study: This paper aimed to investigate the influence of risk disclosure on corporate value and investigate whether the effect of risk disclosure on corporate value is moderated by the level of independence of boards of directors. Methodology: Using an analysis of annual reports, the study depended on a set of balanced panel data derived from 13 banks listed on the “Amman Stock Exchange” (ASE) from 2014 to 2018. Main Findings: The empirical results indicated that the association between risk disclosure and the corporate value was significant but negative. To examine the influence of the moderating variable, hierarchical regression models were used. The results regarding the moderating effect indicate that board independence (BI) positively moderated the association between risk disclosure and corporate value. Applications of this study: The findings of this article can provide insights into the association between risk disclosure and corporate value and the moderating influence of the board of directors' independence on this relationship. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study is particularly beneficial for understanding the importance of risk disclosure between the management and stakeholders as well as understanding the importance of the board of director composition in enhancing the influence of risk disclosure on corporate value. Moreover, this is the first study to investigate the moderating effect of board composition (represented by board independence) on the association between risk disclosure and corporate value

Detection and Evaluation of Effective of Digital Communication of Drug on Human Body

Nowadays, there is a wide using of mobile and internet from various ages, due to some bad systems which they work to send signals(sound wave frequency) within the music or will be spread to affect the brain of the humankind. Therefore, this paper expresses thedetection and evaluation of (the signal of sound frequency) which influence the human brain, it has been measured some frequency byprogramming in the mobile and found a trend to detect such frequencies and a way to produce a human being from it

Preparation of the starter Trial production of cheese (Jben) and Klila at laboratory scale

Samples of bulk milk collection center in the municpality of Mograne have been selected to prepare the mesophilic and thermophilic lactic yeast. Two types of yeast (mesophilic and thermophilic) have been selected for their acidifying power, the speed of coagulation and aromatic aspect to produce two types of cheese, fresh cheese (Jben) and Klila. Physicochemical and microbiological tests were conducted for four by-products Jben and Klila prepared by the traditional method and Jben and Klila at laboratory scale. The analysis included five samples of each coproduit. The pH of the samples vary between 3.62 and 3,92 while the acidity is between 66 and 95 °D. Clotting time of milk is too fast for thermophilic starters (3,50 - 4 hours cons to 11, 50 -10, 50 for mesophilic starters).   The microbiological analysis have highlighted a complete absence of coliforms, and staphylococci, especially for controlled products.  The finished product obtained had a considerable consistency and texture besides a very satisfactory organoleptic and hygienic quality according to the physicochemical and microbiological analysis carried. Keywords: starter, thermophilic, mesophilic, Jben, Klil

Norm-based and commitment-driven agentification of the Internet of Things

There are no doubts that the Internet-of-Things (IoT) has conquered the ICT industry to the extent that many governments and organizations are already rolling out many anywhere,anytime online services that IoT sustains. However, like any emerging and disruptive technology, multiple obstacles are slowing down IoT practical adoption including the passive nature and privacy invasion of things. This paper examines how to empower things with necessary capabilities that would make them proactive and responsive. This means things can, for instance reach out to collaborative peers, (un)form dynamic communities when necessary, avoid malicious peers, and be “questioned” for their actions. To achieve such empowerment, this paper presents an approach for agentifying things using norms along with commitments that operationalize these norms. Both norms and commitments are specialized into social (i.e., application independent) and business (i.e., application dependent), respectively. Being proactive, things could violate commitments at run-time, which needs to be detected through monitoring. In this paper, thing agentification is illustrated with a case study about missing children and demonstrated with a testbed that uses different IoT-related technologies such as Eclipse Mosquitto broker and Message Queuing Telemetry Transport protocol. Some experiments conducted upon this testbed are also discussed