TOWARDS A REFERENCE MODEL FOR ECOLOGICAL IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT

The incorporation of ecological objectives in the design of information systems has gained increasing attention by IS research in recent years. Nevertheless, from the perspective of IT Service Management (ITSM), comprehensive approaches are still warranting attention. The objective of this paper is therefore to develop a process for the management of ecology in ITSM. By using the method of reference modeling, the widely-used IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is extended by a new process category, called Ecology Management. Based on a requirements analysis, four ecology management processes are introduced: Resource Substitution Management, Resource Efficiency Management, Resource Demand Management, and Ecological Transparency Management. In addition, interrelations to the existing ITIL processes are built by defining ecological concepts, like Green Incidents, or Green SLAs. These results are validated for the example of Green Incident Management in the related consortium research project. An important limitation is the focus on ITSM

Using Technology to Enhance Rural Resilience in Pre-hospital Emergencies

The research presented in this paper is supported by RCUK dot.rural Digital Economy Research Hub, University of Aberdeen [grant number EP/G066051/1].Peer reviewedPublisher PD

An online learning approach to in-vivo tracking using synergistic features

In this paper we present an online algorithm for robustly tracking surgical tools in dynamic environments that can assist a surgeon during in-vivo robotic surgery procedures. The next generation of in-vivo robotic surgical devices includes integrated imaging and effector platforms that need to be controlled through real-time visual feedback. Our tracking algorithm learns the appearance of the tool online to account for appearance and perspective changes. In addition, the tracker uses multiple features working together to model the object and discover new areas of the tool as it moves quickly, exits and re-enters the scene, or becomes occluded and requires recovery. The algorithm can persist through changes in lighting and pose by using a memory database, which is built online, using a series of features working together to exploit different aspects of the object being tracked. We present results using real in-vivo imaging data from a human partial nephrectomy

Application of shear functions in the study of the meso- and microstructure of the atmosphere, The

April 1970.Includes bibliographical references.Sponsored by the National Science Foundation GA-12980

Using NLG to Manage Information in Medical Emergencies

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Yeast RNase H(35) is the counterpart of the mammalian RNase HI, and is evolutionarily related to prokaryotic RNase HII1We dedicate this work to the memory of our colleague Robert Karwan (1959–1997).1

AbstractWe cloned the Saccharomyces cerevisiae homologue of mammalian RNase HI, which itself is related to the prokaryotic RNase HII, an enzyme of unknown function and previously described as having minor activity in Escherichia coli. Expression of the corresponding yeast 35 kDa protein (named by us RNase H(35)) in E. coli and immunological analysis proves a close evolutionary relationship to mammalian RNase HI. Deletion of the gene (called RNH35) from the yeast genome leads to an about 75% decrease of RNase H activity in preparations from the mutated, still viable cells. Sequence comparison discriminates this new yeast RNase H from earlier described yeast enzymes, RNase H(70) and RNase HI

Dependence of the Richardson number on scale length, The

July 1967.Includes bibliographical references.Sponsored by the National Environmental Satellite Center, ESSA WBG-59

Smartphone-based extendable telematic data collection app

Funding Information: We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the individuals and organizations that made this research endeavour possible. First and foremost, we would like to acknowledge the voluntary efforts of the drivers at De-prize Motors and others at Etegwe Roundabout Motor Park, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Nigeria. We also extend our sincere appreciation to Mr. Kabiru Momodu, a key collaborator in this research project. His tireless efforts in mobilizing and coordinating drivers, as well as his commitment to the project's success, played a pivotal role in data collection and use of the software in a real world scenario. Furthermore, we would like to express our gratitude to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TetFund) for their generous sponsorship of this research. Their support made it possible to undertake the bigger PhD research project, focusing on the use of AI/NLG-enabled mobile apps for driving Behaviour change and the promotion of safe driving practices in Nigeria.Peer reviewedPublisher PD

Cortisol and 17-hydroxyprogesterone levels in saliva of healthy neonates - Normative data and relation to body mass index, arterial cord blood pH and time of sampling after birth

The measurement of cortisol and 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17-OHP) in saliva has become a reliable tool for both the scientist and the clinician for studying adrenal cortical function in the adult and the older child. We have now established in parallel normative data for salivary cortisol and 17-OHP levels in healthy neonates. We have asked whether or not there is a circadian rhythm of cortisol and 17-OHP saliva levels in neonates. Furthermore, we have asked whether salivary hormone levels correlated with auxologic and clinical data and time of sampling. Cortisol and 17-OHP levels in saliva samples from 119 healthy neonates (55 girls, 64 boys) were measured using in-house time-resolved fluorescent immunoassays. Saliva samples were obtained using a saliva collecting tube three times a day on the first or second day of life. Gender and gestational age did not influence salivary cortisol and 17-OHP levels. No significant circadian rhythm of salivary hormone levels was detected in this group of newborns. However, body mass index, arterial cord blood pH and time of saliva sampling significantly influenced salivary hormone levels. In conclusion, measurement of cortisol and 17-OHP in saliva is feasible in healthy neonates. The existence of normative data forms the basis for future studies on pathophysiologic states in the newborn period. Copyright (C) 2000 S. Karger AG, Basel