Propuesta de plan de implementación de despliegue de aplicaciones en Azure para una empresa de tecnología en la ciudad de Lima 2020

El uso de los servicios de Cloud Computing es muy común hoy en día en las organizaciones para el despliegue de aplicaciones y así obtener mayor productividad y generar una ventaja competitiva y a su vez superar las expectativas del cliente. El objetivo del trabajo es implementar el despliegue de aplicaciones en Azure en una empresa de tecnología en la ciudad de Lima 2020. En base a los antecedentes, se empleará la metodología ágil SCRUM para el desarrollo de esta investigación mediante reuniones de equipo y el uso de Sprints para la implementación en la organización. Con respeto a los resultados se tiene un mejor rendimiento con una productividad que se basa en un almacenamiento mayor de 80 000 operaciones de E/S por segundo lo cual soportar horas de trabajo continuo e ininterrumpido. También se tienen distintos tipos de precios de los cuales se puede elegir el plan de precios más adecuado para las necesidades de la empresa ahorrando inclusive hasta un 72% de los costos informáticos. En las conclusiones, se diseñó un plan para definir la propuesta sobre la implementación de aplicaciones de despliegues en Azure en la cual se observó que utilizar los servicios brindados por Azure, se reducirá costos y obtener una mayor seguridad y eficiencia con la gestión de datos en la empresa tecnológica.The use of Cloud Computing services is very common today in organizations for the deployment of applications and thus obtain greater productivity and generate a competitive advantage and in turn exceed customer expectations. The objective of the work is to implement the deployment of applications in Azure in a technology company in the city of Lima 2020. Based on the background, the agile SCRUM methodology will be used for the development of this research through team meetings and the use of Sprints to implementation in the organization. Regarding the results, there is a better performance with a productivity that is based on a storage greater than 80,000 I / O operations per second, which supports hours of continuous and uninterrupted work. There are also different types of prices from which you can choose the most suitable price plan for the needs of the company, saving up to 72% of computer costs. In the conclusions, a plan was designed to define the proposal on the implementation of deployment applications in Azure, in which it was observed that using the services provided by Azure will reduce costs and obtain greater security and efficiency with data management in the technology company

Applying electrical resistivity tomography in ornamental stone mining: challenges and solutions

In this study, the use of electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) as a tool to guide ornamental stone extraction is investigated. ERT is not conventionally used in highly resistive environments, such as on rock faces, due to the high contact resistances that can impede current injection. Here, the challenges of conducting ERT in such environments are discussed and possible solutions suggested. For this, an example of the application of ERT in a deep and narrow marble quarry is used. The marble deposit is affected by fracturing and karstification. Due to the nature of these features, they present a significant resistivity contrast to the background resistivity of the marble and thus excellent targets to test the application of ERT. Their location was mapped using field observations and complementary ground penetrating radar data. By using an appropriate sensor deployment, a suitable resistivity meter, and advanced data processing routines, the derived 3D resistivity model is in good agreement with the independent observations. This shows that despite the challenges, ERT can be used as a non-invasive tool to obtain information on the stone properties prior to extraction. This will help in guiding quarry operations and will allow for a targeted, safe, and efficient extraction of high quality stone, thereby increasing sustainability and economical competitiveness

Modelo prolab: Thaniy Med: La historia de tu salud plataforma virtual de registros médicos y otros usos en el área de salud y autocuidado

Este trabajo presenta una solución sustentable de negocio enfocada en atender un problema social relevante a nivel nacional relacionado con la salud y bienestar de los peruanos. El acceso a servicios de salud y preservación de la vida es un derecho fundamental de las personas y, por lo tanto, estamos enfocados en mejorar la calidad de atención, facilidad de acceso y experiencia en general de los usuarios en los diversos centros médicos y su interacción con los especialistas de salud. La solución (Thaniy Med) consiste en una plataforma virtual compatible con smartphones y dispositivos móviles que permite a los usuarios digitalizar, almacenar y gestionar su historial médico y registros de salud personal y familiar, permitiéndoles tener el control completo sobre su información y, por ende, portabilidad para seleccionar al especialista o centro médico de su elección. Así mismo, en una segunda etapa se tendrá la opción de servicios médicos a distancia (como tele consultas y telemedicina), además de acceso a información de salud preventiva con datos relevantes en materia de nutrición, psicología, bienestar, etc. Nuestra propuesta está soportada correctamente por un plan de mercadeo, diseño del prototipo correspondiente y plan de operaciones que permiten el debido sustento de su deseabilidad y factibilidad. Se desarrolló muy a detalle todas las funcionalidades, propiedades y beneficios de la solución a través de pantallas descriptivas que permiten al usuario una simulación de navegación y por ende experimentar en gran medida con la plataforma con la intención de garantizar su satisfacción con el producto. Los resultados financieros indican que el modelo de negocio es viable generando un retorno neto descontado al 10% de US$3.2 millones y una tasa interna de retorno de 101un periodo de 5 años y un “periodo de pago” (“payback time”) de tres años. En el primer año se realiza una inversión de US$115 mil en desarrollo de software y adquisición de espacio en servidores; durante el año 1 y 2 el incremento de usuarios cubre parcialmente los costos y gastos operativos, y es a partir del año 3 que el nivel de usuarios garantiza flujos de caja en exceso de los costos y gastos. Los resultados financieros se basan largamente en la capacidad de atraer usuarios al perfil de usuario “Standard” que tiene el menor costo de suscripción mensual de US$3.00 lo cual es clave en la estrategia para crecer de manera acelerada una base de usuarios extensa y es uno de los principales “drivers” del modelo de negocio. Los costos y gastos principales están asociados a infraestructura de servidores, mano de obra, seguridad y gastos administrativos. Thaniy Med, validada por los usuarios mediante el uso del prototipo, cuenta con un VAN social de US$ 4,186,485 y una tasa interna de retorno (TIR) del 364% al final del quinto año y para una proyección total de usuarios de 278,031, principalmente por ahorros generados en movilidad (US$2,891,584), consultas médicas (US$ 14,457,920) y valor social del tiempo (US$2,602,426). De igual manera, hemos generado impactos significativos en los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible (ODS), logrando un TSRI de 443, 8 y 11 respectivamente.This thesis presents a sustainable business solution focused on addressing a relevant social problem at a national level related to Peruvian’s health and well-being. Having access to health services and the preservation of life is a fundamental right of people and therefore, we are focused on improving the quality of assistance, ease of access and overall experience of users in the various medical centers and their interaction with health specialists. The solution (Thaniy Med) consists of a smartphones and mobile devices compatible virtual platform that allows users to digitize, store and manage their medical history and personal and family health records, allowing them to have complete control over their information and therefore portability to select the specialist or medical center of their choice. Likewise, in a second stage, there will be the option of remote medical services (such as teleconsultations and telemedicine), as well as access to preventive health information with relevant data on nutrition, psychology, well-being, and so forth. Our proposal is properly supported by a marketing plan, design of the corresponding prototype and operations plan that allows the right support of its desirability and feasibility. All the functionalities, properties and benefits of the solution were developed in great detail through descriptive screens that allow users to simulate navigation and therefore experience usage of the platform to a great extent in order to guarantee their satisfaction with the product. The financial results indicate that the business model is viable, generating a net return of US$3.2 million discounted at 10% and an internal rate of return of 101% over a period of 5 years and a payback time of three years. In the first year, there is an investment of US$115,000 made in software development and the acquisition of server storage; for the years I and II the increase in users partially covers operating costs and expenses, the year III the level of users guarantees cash flows in excess of costs and expenses. The financial results are largely based on the ability to attract customers to the "Standard" user profile that has the lowest monthly subscription cost of US$3.00, which is key in the strategy to rapidly grow an extensive user base and is one of the main drivers of the business model. The main costs and expenses are associated with server infrastructure, labor, security, and administrative expenses. Thaniy Med, validated by users through the use of the prototype, has a social NPV of US$4,186,485 and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 364for a total projection of 278,031 users, mainly by savings generated in transportation (US$ 2,891,584), medical appointments (US$14,457,920) and social value of time (US$ 2,602,426). Similarly, we have generated significant impacts on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), achieving a TSRI of 44%, 30%, and 29% on SDGs No. 3, 8, and 11, respectively

Observations of the lower atmosphere from the 2021 WiscoDISCO campaign

The mesoscale meteorology of lake breezes along Lake Michigan impacts local observations of high-ozone events. Previous manned aircraft and UAS observations have demonstrated non-uniform ozone concentrations within and above the marine layer over water and within shoreline environments. During the 2021 Wisconsin's Dynamic Influence of Shoreline Circulations on Ozone (WiscoDISCO-21) campaign, two UAS platforms, a fixed-wing (University of Colorado RAAVEN) and a multirotor (Purdue University DJI M210), were used simultaneously to capture lake breeze during forecasted high-ozone events at Chiwaukee Prairie State Natural Area in southeastern Wisconsin from 21&ndash;26&nbsp;May&nbsp;2021​​​​​​​. The RAAVEN platform (data DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5142491, de Boer et al., 2021) measured temperature, humidity, and 3-D winds during 2&thinsp;h flights following two separate flight patterns up to three times per day at altitudes reaching 500&thinsp;m above ground level (a.g.l.). The M210 platform (data DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5160346, Cleary et al., 2021a) measured vertical profiles of temperature, humidity, and ozone during 15&thinsp;min flights up to six times per day at altitudes reaching 120&thinsp;ma.g.l. near a Wisconsin DNR ground monitoring station (AIRS ID: 55-059-0019). This campaign was conducted in conjunction with the Enhanced Ozone Monitoring plan from the Wisconsin DNR that included Doppler lidar wind profiler observations at the site (data DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5213039, Cleary et al., 2021b). &nbsp;</p

A tale of two 'opens': intersections between Free and Open Source Software and Open Scholarship

There is no clear-cut boundary between Free and Open Source Software and Open Scholarship, and the histories, practices, and fundamental principles between the two remain complex. In this study, we critically appraise the intersections and differences between the two movements. Based on our thematic comparison here, we conclude several key things. First, there is substantial scope for new communities of practice to form within scholarly communities that place sharing and collaboration/open participation at their focus. Second, Both the principles and practices of FOSS can be more deeply ingrained within scholarship, asserting a balance between pragmatism and social ideology. Third, at the present, Open Scholarship risks being subverted and compromised by commercial players. Fourth, the shift and acceleration towards a system of Open Scholarship will be greatly enhanced by a concurrent shift in recognising a broader range of practices and outputs beyond traditional peer review and research articles. In order to achieve this, we propose the formulation of a new type of institutional mandate. We believe that there is substantial need for research funders to invest in sustainable open scholarly infrastructure, and the communities that support them, to avoid the capture and enclosure of key research services that would prevent optimal researcher behaviours. Such a shift could ultimately lead to a healthier scientific culture, and a system where competition is replaced by collaboration, resources (including time and people) are shared and acknowledged more efficiently, and the research becomes inherently more rigorous, verified, and reproducible

4MOST: the 4-metre multi-object spectroscopic telescope project in the assembly, integration and test phase

4MOST is a new high-multiplex, wide-field spectroscopic survey facility under construction for ESO's 4m-VISTA telescope at Paranal, Chile. Its key specifications are: a large field of view of 4.4 square degrees, a high multiplex fibre positioner based on the tilting spine principle that positions 2436 science fibres in the focal surface of which 1624 fibres go to two low-resolution optical spectrographs (R = λ/Δλ ~ 6500) and 812 fibres transfer light to the high-resolution optical spectrograph (R ~ 20,000). Currently, almost all subsystems are completed and full testing in Europe will be finished in spring 2023, after which 4MOST will be shipped to Chile. An overview is given of instrument construction and capabilities, the planned science of the consortium and the recently selected community programmes, and the unique operational scheme of 4MOST