Synoptic Analysis of Heavy Rainfall Caused by Scut-Off Low in Bazoft Basin (Case study: Precipitation during March 8-13, 2010)

The specific nature of heavy precipitation and its consequences have caused the phenomenon of particular importance in environmental planning and management of water. analysis Synoptic conditions of atmospheric circulation patterns and identifying factors affecting the occurrence of heavy precipitation are very important. In this study, to analyze the effect of low-pressure cut blocking system on the precipitation during 8 -13 March 2010, the weather maps of mean sea level pressure, geopotential height at 500 and 850 hPa level, wind components, moisture flux convergence and Omega indicators were analyzed. Using synoptic maps, position and movement of weather systems such as troughs and ridges, wind field, and high-pressure and low-pressure systems near the ground level were evaluated. The data of daily precipitation and hourly flow rate were analyzed for 29 meteorological stations and hydrometery within and outside the basin. The results suggest the establishment of Scut-off low in the East Mediterranean and its associated trough displacement and ground accompaniment during 8-13 March, which have provided the conditions for the creation of heavy rainfall. Wind field in atmospheric levels, especially at 850 hPa level, have an important role in humidity feeding of atmospheric systems. The negative values of Omega also resulted in the promotion of air aerodynamics in the atmospheric levels and strengthening of convective flows has led to precipitation

Academic Computing Infrastructure Program Evaluation

Academic computing is one major component of Information Technology infrastructure affecting the availability and utilization of technologies at universities. The study here evaluated two different colleges at the University of Oregon in comparison to a minimal logic model proposed here, the Support for Academic Computing Model (SAC). Based on the differences in IT needs and implementation of existing instructional technology services, the evaluation investigated the utility of the logic model and information regarding the two settings. The two colleges are the College of Education (COE) and the School of Architecture and Allied Arts (AAA). My hypothesis is that empirical evaluation studies based on a comparison with a base logic model for infrastructure needs across contexts may help to provide information to better align resources. Results show that a strong use case of 100% of faculty interviewed at COE rely on Learning Management Systems (LMSs), Data Visualization and Video & Audio tools, making them a core part of the SAC model. Most faculty interviewed in AAA utilize LMSs at 89%, then Productivity/Content Creation/Research Tools at 83%, and as an extension Instructional Media Tools at 46%, which helps to validate the SAC model across this second context. Other information in the model evaluation allows more specific comparisons of gaps in areas such as access to resources, knowledge of and about resources, mission-driven need for resources, and some patterns. Common themes that emerged from the faculty interviews are the need to showcase technology usage among colleagues, that services are not always well advertised, that technology may not be accessible or that there may be issues regarding limited or unclear funding for both support and resources that limits their use. This indicates that this style of a model might be helpful in planning and evaluating academic computing support programs and services. Future work would be needed to investigate the degree to which intervening according to the findings of such a model might be efficacious to improve the perceived quality of services or the usage patterns and outcomes, as well as the degree to which such a model could be generalized and evolve over time

Unique Approaches to Creating Thematic Images to Enhance Professional Development Sites

Lightning talk on how to enhance professional development site

BOCAS DEL TORO (Panamá) (Fondeadero). Cartas náuticas (1777). 1:56000

Coordenadas referidas, en longitud, al meridiano de Tenerife. Orientado con media lisIndica sondas batimétricas. Clave hidrográfica para determinar la calidad del fondoManuscrito coloreado a la acuarela en varios coloresTabla con clave toponímica de nombres geográficos de algunos accidentes y zonas, indicados por clave alfabétic

DIVIDEND POLICY AND ITS IMPACT ON SHAREHOLDERS WEALTH: EVIDENCE FROM CHEMICAL OIL, AND GAS SECTOR COMPANIES LISTED IN PAKISTAN STOCK EXCHANGE (PSX)

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between shareholders' wealth and dividend policy. A sample of 25 companies from the Pakistan stock exchange was selected which includes companies from the chemical sector, oil, and gas sector. Shareholders' wealth is measured with the market price of shares. Dividend per share, retained earnings per share, lagged price-earnings ratio, and return on equity were used as independent variables. The based multiple regression model shows that there is a strong relationship between shareholders' wealth and dividend policy. The shareholder's wealth is increase by dividend policy in the case of Pakistan