Blue Nile Runoff Sensitivity to Climate Change

This study describes implementation of hydrological climate change impact assessment tool utilising a combination of statistical spatiotemporal downscaling and an operational hydrological model known as the Nile Forecasting System. A spatial rainfall generator was used to produce high-resolution (daily, 20km) gridded rainfall data required by the distributed hydrological model from monthly GCM outputs. The combined system was used to assess the sensitivity of upper Blue Nile flows at Diem flow gauging station to changes in future rainfall during the June-September rainy season based on output from three GCMs. The assessment also incorporated future evapotranspiration changes over the basin. The climate change scenarios derived in this study were broadly in line with other studies, with the majority of scenarios indicating wetter conditions in the future. Translating the impacts into runoff in the basin showed increased future mean flows, although these would be offset to some degree by rising evapotranspiration. Impacts on extreme runoff indicated the possibility of more severe floods in future. These are likely to be exacerbated by land-use changes including overgrazing, deforestation, and improper farming practices. Blue Nile basin flood managers therefore need to continue to prepare for the possibility of more frequent floods by adopting a range of measures to minimise loss of life and guard against other flood damage

The effect of quantum memory on quantum games

We study quantum games with correlated noise through a generalized quantization scheme. We investigate the effects of memory on quantum games, such as Prisoner's Dilemma, Battle of the Sexes and Chicken, through three prototype quantum-correlated channels. It is shown that the quantum player enjoys an advantage over the classical player for all nine cases considered in this paper for the maximally entangled case. However, the quantum player can also outperform the classical player for subsequent cases that can be noted in the case of the Battle of the Sexes game. It can be seen that the Nash equilibria do not change for all the three games under the effect of memory.Comment: 26 pages, 7 ps figure

The usage of human resource information systems in HR processes in select software companies in Bangalore City India.

Managers in many organizations have indicated that in today’s highly competitive and challenging environment, human resources will be the key to organizational success. This study aims to analyze how the Human Resource Information Systems is useful in HR processes and ultimately HRIS usage working as a strategic tool for organizational development. This research paper is considers the designation-wise usage level of HRIS in select software companies in Bangalore City. Keywords : Human Resource Information Systems, Human Resource Planning process, Recruitment process, Selection process, Compensation process, ERP Packages

Quantum Games with Correlated Noise

We analyze quantum game with correlated noise through generalized quantization scheme. Four different combinations on the basis of entanglement of initial quantum state and the measurement basis are analyzed. It is shown that the advantage that a quantum player can get by exploiting quantum strategies is only valid when both the initial quantum state and the measurement basis are in entangled form. Furthermore, it is shown that for maximum correlation the effects of decoherence diminish and it behaves as a noiseless game.Comment: 12 page

Improving traffic flow conditions for interstate work-zones: evaluation of three traffic control devices

The entire dissertation/thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file (which also appears in the research.pdf); a non-technical general description, or public abstract, appears in the public.pdf file.Title from title screen of research.pdf file viewed on (July 11, 2006)Includes bibliographical references.Thesis (M.S.) University of Missouri-Columbia 2005.Dissertations, Academic -- University of Missouri--Columbia -- Civil engineering.Highway departments, which are responsible for maintenance of different highway facilities, have the continuing responsibility to make the highway as safe and efficient as possible. Traffic control approaching and within a work-zone is a major concern for these departments. The objective of this study was to test three traffic control devices white lane drop arrows, orange rumble strips, and the CB wizard alert system for their effectiveness in improving merging, and reducing speed and speed variance at an interstate highway work-zone in Missouri. Statistical tests were conducted on the speed related data collected along the approach to the work-zone lane closure when the devices were not in place and when they were in place. Results of implementing the white lane drop arrows and the CB wizard alert system indicate decreases in the percentage of vehicles in the closed lane, mean speed and speed variance. It also appears that the CB wizard alert system may be more effective than the white lane drop arrows. The CB wizard alert system in conjunction with the orange rumble strips did show similar reductions, but they were much smaller in comparison to the CB wizard alert system alone

Analysing Success Factors in the Development of Absorptive Capacity in Pharmaceutical Organisations based in Pakistan

Absorptive capacity is a developing research topic within the knowledge management field, whereby different models and methods of capturing new knowledge is being explored. Business Processes and human-centered systems at macro level, in relation to absorptive capacity, have been explored by researchers, but typically in a generalised form. Antecedents highlighting the successful implementation of absorptive capacity processes have not been studied extensively so far. Therefore, this study, through critical exploration of existing success factors within pharmaceutical organisations based in Pakistan, attempts to highlight the requirements for the effective development of absorptive capacity in the workplace. The results show that factors relating to employees and management, both mid-level and senior, are critical in the successful development of absorptive capacity. Furthermore, this study explores new pathways for critical evaluation of absorptive capacity in relation to employees and management within pharmaceutical organisations

Should Organisations Compete or Collaborate when Absorbing New External Knowledge?

Organisations possessing significant resources (Resource Based View) or knowledge, as their significant capability (Dynamic Capability View), are often unaware of their own ability to acquire new knowledge entering the enterprise (level of absorptive capacity); this unawareness can lead to reduced marketplace performance and incorrect decision making, which may result in the wastage of organisational resources, including employee knowledge. This study highlights the key differences in absorptive capacity which firms possess, in the context of resource based and dynamic capability views. Based on these differing perspectives, options are provided for companies who wish to compete or mate/merge with competitors in the market, while discussion is given on the considerations that organisations must take before adopting a suggested option

N′-[(1E)-1-(4-Chloro­phen­yl)ethyl­idene]formohydrazide

The structure of the title compound, C9H9ClN2O, consists of centrosymmetric dimers due to inter­molecular N—H⋯O hydrogen bonding, forming R 2 2(8) ring motifs. The dihedral angle between the p-chloro­phenyl unit and the remaining heavy-atom group is 6.77 (17)°