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Journal articles on the topic "Application software Development Case studies"
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Yan, Huiping, and Susan Yatabe. "CASE STUDIES OF NUCLEAR RESEARCH SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT." CNL Nuclear Review 8, no. 1 (June 1, 2019): 35–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.12943/cnr.2017.00013.
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Experimental and operational data are valuable assets for the field of nuclear science and technology. It is very important to develop software tools to assist scientists to manage the data effectively and to conveniently access and share the data. This paper presents 5 case studies on software development pertaining to topical areas such as nuclear fuel performance, waste management, biological research, reactor physics, and chemistry analysis at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL). Each case study illustrates the design and development of the database and user interface for its target research area and end users. While datasets based on flat files are still used in reactor physics studies, full-scale relational databases are developed for most of the other studies. The user interfaces developed for these areas include web applications, desktop applications, and mobile applications. These software tools have become essential parts of the research activities at CNL.
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Leigh, William, and Noemi Paz. "The Development of Educational Replicas of Software Application Systems." Journal of Educational Technology Systems 21, no. 1 (September 1992): 71–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/6jqt-k74x-44la-pnlk.
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This article presents techniques for developing simplified, functional versions of software applications for training purposes. Representatives of this type of educational software are explained, the design rationale and process are reviewed, and implementation methods are outlined. Three short case studies, exemplifying three categories of this replica software, are included.
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Koteska, Bojana, Anastas Mishev, and Ljupco Pejov. "Quantitative Measurement of Scientific Software Quality: Definition of a Novel Quality Model." International Journal of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering 28, no. 03 (March 2018): 407–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0218194018500146.
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This paper presents a novel quality model, which provides a quantitative assessment of the attributes evaluated at each stage of development of scientific applications. This model is defined by selecting a set of attributes and metrics that affect the quality of applications. It is based on the established quality standards. The practical application and verification of the quality model is confirmed by two case studies. The first is an application for solving one-dimensional and two-dimensional Schrödinger equations, using the discrete variables representation method. The second is an application for calculating an ECG-derived heart rate and respiratory rate. The first application follows a development model for scientific applications, which includes some software engineering practices. The second application does not use a specific development model, rather, it is developed ad hoc. The quality of the applications is evaluated through comparative analyses using the proposed model. Based on software quality metrics, the results of this study indicate that the application for solving one-dimensional and two-dimensional Schrödinger equations produces more desirable results.
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Veryard, R. "Strategic information systems: development, implementation, case studies." Information and Software Technology 33, no. 3 (April 1991): 244. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0950-5849(91)90141-w.
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López-Fernández, Hugo, Miguel Reboiro-Jato, Daniel Glez-Peña, José R. Méndez Reboredo, Hugo M. Santos, Ricardo J. Carreira, José L. Capelo-Martínez, and Florentino Fdez-Riverola. "Rapid development of proteomic applications with the AIBench framework." Journal of Integrative Bioinformatics 8, no. 3 (December 1, 2011): 16–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/jib-2011-171.
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Summary In this paper we present two case studies of Proteomics applications development using the AIBench framework, a Java desktop application framework mainly focused in scientific software development. The applications presented in this work are Decision Peptide- Driven, for rapid and accurate protein quantification, and Bacterial Identification, for Tuberculosis biomarker search and diagnosis. Both tools work with mass spectrometry data, specifically with MALDI-TOF spectra, minimizing the time required to process and analyze the experimental data.
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Ma, Zhi Jie. "The Application of CorelDraw Software in the Electronic Plan." Applied Mechanics and Materials 687-691 (November 2014): 2263–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.687-691.2263.
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CorelDraw software is the contemporary design of the main software industry. Tthe paper studies how to use CorelDraw software in the production of electronic plans to open up new areas of CorelDraw software, and train plan designers to draw electronic tracing the ability of sperm. As a result of advertising design and layout software, CorelDraw applied to the design of e-plan that has very little development. In this case ,the article respectively analysis on diagrams, maps, architectural plans of the system and research CorelDraw software process in the electronic plan in the application.
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Gupta, Varun, Raj Kumar Chopra, and Durg Singh Chauhan. "Status of Non-Functional Requirements in Mobile Application Development." Journal of Information Technology Research 10, no. 1 (January 2017): 59–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/jitr.2017010105.
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Non-functional requirements determine the acceptance of the software application amongst its stakeholders apart from the desired functionality yet they are mostly neglected by the software development organizations. Efforts are made to enhance the success rate of the mobile app product; however, there is a lack of empirical studies available for analyzing the contribution of nonfunctional requirements towards the product success. In order to suggest mechanisms for improving product success rates, it is important to undertake the empirical study through surveys and case studies in industrial settings to analyze the software development practices focused on non-functional requirements. The analysis of data collected through empirical methods suggests that non-functional requirements are handled in the rough adhoc fashion and the number of implemented non-functional requirements is less with respect to number of implemented functional requirements. The contribution of non-functional requirements to overall development cost and time is lesser due to lesser number of requirements that undergo implementation but will grow to higher extend as their number will increase. The impact of non-functional requirements on product success rates, failure rates, overall cost and development time varies with type of development, size of organization and complexity of the undertaken mobile app projects.
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Yadav, RamKaran, M. L. Mittal, and Rakesh Jain. "Adoption of lean principles in software development projects." International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 11, no. 2 (November 16, 2018): 285–308. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijlss-03-2018-0031.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to gain insights about the applicability of Lean principles in software industry along with the Lean implementation issues. Design/methodology/approach Exploratory case studies have been carried out in five software companies. Data were collected by observation and semi-structured interviews with project managers. In this paper, case organizations are categorized as product vs project software development (SD) organization. Findings It is found that although Lean principles are being adopted in SD projects, application of all Lean principles is not visible. This research reveals that value and flow are more relevant in SD organizations, while value stream, pull and perfection are not conspicuous. Originality/value This paper would prove invaluable to lean practitioners and researchers to gain knowledge in lean SD. The paper puts forward the key issues that should be addressed for successful adoption of lean in SD. This study set out to determine the practitioners’ perception of the applicability of lean principles in SD projects. It provides a sound basis for further empirical research on adoption of lean principles in SD organizations.
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Watson, Ian, and Farhi Marir. "Case-based reasoning: A review." Knowledge Engineering Review 9, no. 4 (December 1994): 327–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0269888900007098.
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AbstractCase-Based Reasoning (CBR) is a relatively recent problem solving technique that is attracting increasing attention. However, the number of people with first-hand theoretical or practical experience of CBR is still small. The main objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject to people new to CBR. The paper outlines the development of CBR in the US in the 1980s. It describes the fundamental techniques of CBR and contrasts its approach to that of model-based reasoning systems.1A critical review of currently available CBR software tools is followed by descriptions of CBR applications both from academic research and, in more detail, three CBR systems that are presently being used commercially. Each of the three commercial case studies highlights features that made CBR particularly suitable for the application. Moreover, the last case study describes a development methodology for implementing CBR systems. The paper concludes with a research agenda for CBR. A detailed categorized bibliography of CBR research is provided in a companion paper (Marir & Watson, 1994).
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GOKHALE, SWAPNA S. "SOFTWARE RELIABILITY ANALYSIS INCORPORATING SECOND-ORDER ARCHITECTURAL STATISTICS." International Journal of Reliability, Quality and Safety Engineering 12, no. 03 (June 2005): 267–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s0218539305001768.
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Architecture-based techniques for reliability assessment of software applications have received increased attention in the past few years due to the advent of component-based software development paradigm. Most of the prior research efforts in architecture-based analysis use the composite solution approach to solve the architecture-based models in order to estimate application reliability. Though the composite solution approach produces an accurate estimate of application reliability, it suffers from several drawbacks. The most notable drawback of the composite solution approach is that it does not allow an analysis of the sensitivity of the application reliability to the reliabilities of the components comprising the application and the application structure. The hierarchical solution approach on the other hand, has the potential of overcoming the drawbacks of the composite approach. However, in the present form, the hierarchical solution approach produces an estimate of application reliability which is only an approximation of the estimate produced by the composite approach since it does not take into consideration the second-order architectural statistics. Also, although the hierarchical solution approach can be used for sensitivity analysis, mathematical techniques to perform such analysis are lacking. Development of an accurate hierarchical solution approach to estimate application reliability based on its architecture is the focus of this paper. Using the approach described in this paper, an analytical application reliability function which incorporates second-order architectural statistics can be obtained. Sensitivity analysis techniques and expressions to determine the mean time to failure of the application are developed based on this analytical reliability function. We illustrate the reliability prediction, sensitivity analysis, and mean time to failure computation techniques presented in this paper using two case studies.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Application software Development Case studies"
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Chen, Tang-Li. "Designing secure, JAVA based online registration systems to meet peak load performance targets." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2004. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/2767.
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This project "Designing Secure, Java Based Online Registration Systems to Meet Peak Load Performance Targets" is a simulation of a Web-based exposition management system plus a performance testing procedure to examine this web application.
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Oselame, Cristiane da Silva. "Desenvolvimento de protótipo de aplicativo móvel em Android® para o controle e acompanhamento nutricional da saúde óssea em mulheres menopáusicas." Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, 2015. http://repositorio.utfpr.edu.br/jspui/handle/1/1798.
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Após a redução dos estrógenos no período da menopausa algumas mulheres passam a perder massa óssea acima de 1% ao ano chegando ao final de cinco anos com perda superior a 25%. Neste sentido, fatores como idade avançada, baixa ingestão de cálcio e menopausa precoce favorecem o aparecimento da osteoporose. Métodos preventivos como orientação nutricional para uma dieta adequada e o apoio da tecnologia por meio de aplicativos que avaliam o consumo alimentar são essenciais. Desta forma, objetivou-se neste estudo desenvolver um aplicativo em plataforma Android® voltado à avaliação das condições nutricionais e orgânicas envolvidas na saúde óssea e grau de risco para o desenvolvimento de osteoporose em mulheres pós-menopáusicas. Para o alcance deste objetivo procedeu-se um estudo com 72 mulheres com idade entre 46 a 79 anos, provenientes do programa de exercícios físicos para a saúde óssea do Laboratório de Pesquisas em Bioquímica e Densitometria da Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná. Os dados foram coletados no segundo semestre de 2014 por meio de exames de Densitometria Óssea e Composição Corporal, Exames de Sangue, dados Antropométricos e Avaliação Nutricional. Foram incluídas no estudo mulheres com diagnóstico atualizado de osteopenia ou osteoporose primária, com idade igual ou superior a 45 anos em fase pós-menopáusica. Para a avaliação da densidade mineral óssea e composição corporal utilizou-se o aparelho de Absortometria de Dupla Energia de Raios-X (DXA) da marca HologicTM modelo Discovery A. Para a avaliação antropométrica foi incluído a Massa Corporal, Estatura, Circunferência Abdominal, Circunferência da Cintura e Circunferência do Quadril. O instrumento para avaliação de consumo alimentar utilizado foi o Recordatório de 24 horas de um dia (R24h). A estimativa da ingestão de energia e nutrientes foi realizada a partir da tabulação dos alimentos ingeridos no Software Diet Pro 4®. Em uma sub amostra com 30 mulheres com osteopenia/osteoporose foram realizados os exames de cálcio sérico e fosfatase alcalina. Os resultados demonstraram no grupo de mulheres (n=30) ingestão média de cálcio de 570mg/dia (±340). A análise do cálcio sérico apresentou média dentro da normalidade (10,20mg/dl±0,32) e valores médios e fosfatase alcalina ligeiramente aumentados (105,40 U/L±23,70). Ainda, houve importante correlação entre o consumo de ideal de proteínas e o consumo de cálcio diário (0,375 p valor 0,05). Com base nestes achados, foi desenvolvido um aplicativo fase inicial na plataforma Android® do sistema operacional do Google®, sendo denominado de OsteoNutri. Optou-se pela utilização Java Eclipse® onde nele foram executados a versão Android® do projeto; escolha de ícones de aplicação e configuração do editor visual para construção dos layouts do aplicativo. Foi utilizado o DroidDraw® para desenvolvimento das três interfaces gráficas do aplicativo. Para os testes práticos utilizou-se um celular compatível com a versão que foi criada (4.4 ou superior). O protótipo foi desenvolvido em conjunto com o Grupo de Desenvolvimento Aplicativos e Instrumentação (GDAI) da Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná. Portanto, este aplicativo pode ser considerado uma importante ferramenta no controle dietético, possibilitando controle mais próximo de consumo de Cálcio e Proteínas dietéticas.Following a drop in estrogen in the period of menopause some women begin to lose bone mass more than 1% per year reaching the end of five years with loss greater than 25%. In this regard, factors such as older age, low calcium intake and premature menopause favor the onset of osteoporosis. Preventive methods such as nutritional counseling to a proper diet and the support of technology through applications that assess dietary intake are essential. Thus, this study aimed to develop an application for Android® platform focused on the evaluation of nutritional and organic conditions involved in bone health and risks for developing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. To achieve this goal we proceeded to a study of 72 women aged 46-79 years, from the physical exercise for bone health of the Laboratory for Research in Biochemistry and Densitometry the Federal Technological University of Paraná program. Data were collected in the second half of 2014 through tests Bone Densitometry and Body Composition, Blood Tests, Anthropometric data and Nutrition Assessment. The study included women with a current diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis primary, aged more than 45 years postmenopausal. For the assessment of bone mineral density and body composition used the device Absorptiometry Dual Energy X-ray (DXA) brand Hologic Discovery TM Model A. For anthropometric assessment was included to body mass, height, abdominal circumference, Waist circumference and hip circumference. The instrument for assessing food consumption was used Recall 24 hours a day (24HR). The estimated intake of energy and nutrients was carried from the tabulation of the food eaten in the Software Diet Pro 4®. In a sub sample of 30 women with osteopenia / osteoporosis serum calcium and alkaline phosphatase tests were performed. The results demonstrated a group of women (n = 30) average calcium intake of 570mg / day (± 340). The analysis showed a mean serum calcium within the normal range (10,20mg / dl ± 0.32) and average values and slightly increased alkaline phosphatase (105.40 U / L ± 23.70). Furthermore, there was a significant correlation between the consumption of protein and the optimal daily intake of calcium (0.375 p-value 0.05). Based on these findings, we developed an application early stage in Android® platform operating system Google®, being called OsteoNutri. We chose to use Java Eclipse® where it was executed Android® version of the project; choice of application icons and setting the visual editor for building the application layouts. The DroidDraw® was used for development of the three application GUIs. For practical tests we used a cell compatible with the version that was created (4.4 or higher). The prototype was developed in conjunction with the Group and Instrumentation Applications Development (GDAI) of the Federal Technological University of Paraná. So this application can be considered an important tool in dietary control, allowing closer control consumption of calcium and dietary proteins.
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Kucukcoban, Sezgin. "Development Of A Software For Seismic Damage Estimation: Case Studies." Master's thesis, METU, 2004. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12605087/index.pdf.
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The occurrence of two recent major earthquakes, 17 August 1999 Mw = 7.4 Izmit and 12 November 1999 Mw = 7.1 Düzce, in Turkey prompted seismologists and geologists to conduct studies to predict magnitude and location of a potential earthquake that can cause substantial damage in Istanbul. Many scenarios are available about the extent and size of the earthquake. Moreover, studies have recommended rough estimates of risk areas throughout the city to trigger responsible authorities to take precautions to reduce the casualties and loss for the earthquake expected. Most of these studies, however, adopt available procedure by modifying them for the building stock peculiar to Turkey. The assumptions and modifications made are too crude and thus are believed to introduce significant deviations from the actual case. To minimize these errors and use specific damage functions and capacity curves that reflect the practice in Turkey, a study was undertaken to predict damage pattern and distribution in Istanbul for a scenario earthquake proposed by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The success of these studies strongly depends on the quality and validity of building inventory and site property data. Building damage functions and capacity curves developed from the studies conducted in Middle East Technical University are used. A number of proper attenuation relations are employed. The study focuses mainly on developing a software to carry out all computations and present results. The results of this study reveal a more reliable picture of the physical seismic damage distribution expected in Istanbul.
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Smith, Stanley A. (Stanley Alan). "Software development in establised and new entrant companies : case studies of leading software producers." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/12725.
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Azizi, Maral. "Application of Adaptive Techniques in Regression Testing for Modern Software Development." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2019. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1538762/.
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In this dissertation we investigate the applicability of different adaptive techniques to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the regression testing. Initially, we introduce the concept of regression testing. We then perform a literature review of current practices and state-of-the-art regression testing techniques. Finally, we advance the regression testing techniques by performing four empirical studies in which we use different types of information (e.g. user session, source code, code commit, etc.) to investigate the effectiveness of each software metric on fault detection capability for different software environments. In our first empirical study, we show the effectiveness of applying user session information for test case prioritization. In our next study, we apply learning from the previous study, and implement a collaborative filtering recommender system for test case prioritization, which uses user sessions and change history information as input parameter, and return the risk score associated with each component. Results of this study show that our recommender system improves the effectiveness of test prioritization; the performance of our approach was particularly noteworthy when we were under time constraints. We then investigate the merits of multi-objective testing over single objective techniques with a graph-based testing framework. Results of this study indicate that the use of the graph-based technique reduces the algorithm execution time considerably, while being just as effective as the greedy algorithms in terms of fault detection rate. Finally, we apply the knowledge from the previous studies and implement a query answering framework for regression test selection. This framework is built based on a graph database and uses fault history information and test diversity in attempt to select the most effective set of test cases in term of fault detection capability. Our empirical evaluation of this study with four open source programs shows that our approach can be effective and efficient by selecting a far smaller subset of tests compared to the existing techniques.
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Martins, José Daniel Posada Vilas Boas. "Sofinare-workflow management, a case study: a web database application development." Master's thesis, Universidade da Beira Interior, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.6/2000.
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A web-based application has been developed to ensure recording of all details of maintenance
works carried out at SOFINARE (a Portuguese aeronautical company meeting EASA PART 145
standards). The main objective is to have a safe and easy-to-use system to control and retain
maintenance work records. This application is just the beginning of a future software that
later will be developed by Grupo7Air engineers to be used in their organisation covering
specific aspects such as having all maintenance information (aircrafts, technicians, manuals,
maintenance programmes, works, inventory, component tracking, etc.) stored in a vast group
of tables, which will form the database, in a way that, any data one wants to know can be
picked up in those tables through the Software.
This research was carried out at AEROTÉCNICA and SOFINARE, both Portuguese
aeronautical organisations, with the purpose of analysing the maintenance process and also to
study how a software implementation can be done to controlling the maintenance process in
the aeronautical maintenance industry. Later on, this software can be continuously developed
and upgraded to be widely used in the entire Grupo7Air organisation, to help through the
maintenance management while complying with the existent aeronautical legislation
requirements, while ensuring aircraft maintenance planning is efficient and accurate, and, at
the same time, helping the needs of the company to survive, that is, being able to keep
making money in the present crisis.
This work begun by planning how the database should be created in order to save
maintenance organisation data safely and correctly, so it can be used later to future software
tasks.
This application has been developed (and it will continue to be) using PHP open
source language and MySQL database resource. The use of PHP and MySQL as the developing
programming languages allow this software to be a multiple platform software in a time
saving way, since the source code is recognized by the different browsers, that is, it works on
Internet Explorer, or Mozilla Firefox for example, being these, the favorite browsers of the
company’s staff, running under Windows, OS X or Linux. Implementing and learning the
software through one’s favorite browser is thus simplified, it doesn’t have to be installed in
each employee PC and also reduces implementation costs. The PC has only to be able to
connect to the internal server and have access to internal database where all data are safely
stored through this application.Esta dissertação reflete a pesquisa levada a cabo nas instalações das empresas de manutenção aeronáutica Sofinare e Aerotécnica. Ambas empresas fazem parte do Grupo7Air, um grupo que incide totalmente na área da aeronáutica. A Aerotécnica está interessada em iniciar um grande projeto, que incide na criação de um software que contemple todas as empresas do Grupo7Air, tendo sobretudo em conta que este grupo é constituído por empresas certificadas EASA-Part 145 (manutenção), Part-M (gestão da aeronavegabilidade), Part-21 (projeto/design) e Part-147 (formação de Técnicos de Manutenção Aeronáutica). Pretende-se criar uma aplicação que possa gerir toda a informação com que as empresas do grupo trabalham diariamente, ou seja, gerir toda a informação relativa à manutenção aeronáutica (programas de manutenção, componentes, sub-componentes e o seu rastreio, diretivas, ferramentas, material em armazém, etc.), de tal modo que haverá a necessidade da existência de uma grande base de dados alojada num servidor, sendo constituída por inúmeras tabelas que terão toda a informação armazenada. Atualmente a Aerotécnica (juntamente com a Aerovip), dado o seu âmbito na indústria de manutenção aeronáutica, possui uma aplicação designada por C.A.L.M.: um poderoso software que lhes permite inúmeras vantagens, tornando-se uma ferramenta essencial para o trabalho do seu dia-a-dia. No entanto, para além do seu elevado custo, apresenta algumas limitações que se pretendem eliminar, tais como: haver a necessidade de instalar o software em todos os computadores da empresa onde é necessário usá-lo. Por isso, concluiu-se que uma ferramenta que funcionasse através da web (aplicação-web) seria o ideal, estando cada trabalhador da empresa à distância de um simples browser para gerir ou consultar qualquer informação que lhe fosse necessária, sem haver a necessidade de ter que instalar a aplicação em todos os computadores da empresa. Além disso, é pretendido uma aplicação que desempenhe todas as funções do CALM e mais outras funções que surgirão do interesse da empresa, sendo que o código do Software poderá ser alterado, visto que será open-source, e constantemente atualizado, de maneira a cobrir os interesses da empresa. Nesta dissertação, estudou-se um possível começo do desenvolvimento deste software e da sua base de dados, que já pudesse ajudar o pessoal da Sofinare a registar informaticamente a abertura e fecho de Ordens de Trabalho.
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Blake, Cheryl D. "Software development with application generators : the Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System case." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/24040.
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Gastrow, M. "Open innovation in South Africa : case studies in nanotechnology, biotechnology, and open source software development." Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 9, Issue 1: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/11462/578.
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Published ArticleIn the era of open innovation, the capability to conduct collaborative research and development has become a key indicator of absorptive capacity and innovation competitiveness. However, the literature addressing open innovation has a focus on developed economies. New evidence from the South African National R&D Survey, together with supplementary data, make it possible to gain a greater understanding of the structure of open innovation in nanotechnology, biotechnology and open source software in the South African context. Findings from a comparative analysis include: the identification of collaboration-intensive R&D networks whose structures are influenced by the characteristics of each technological platform; linkages between localized innovation networks and global innovation networks; and distinct patterns of expenditure, sectoral distribution and geographical location characterizing each of these technologies. The paper concludes with some suggestions for policy applications for these findings as well as directions for further research.
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Sargut, Kamil Umut. "Application Of Statistical Process Control To Software Development Processes Via Control Charts." Master's thesis, METU, 2003. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/1270081/index.pdf.
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The application of Statistical Process Control (SPC) to software processes has
been a challenging issue for software engineers and researchers. Although SPC is
suggested for providing process control and achieving higher process maturity
levels, there are very few resources that describe success stories, implementation
details, and implemented guidelines for applying SPC to specific metrics.
In this thesis the findings of a case study that is performed for investigating the
applicability of SPC to software metrics in an emergent CMM Level 3 software
organization are presented. As being one of the basic and most sophisticated tools
of SPC, control charts are used for the analysis. The difficulties in application of
Statistical Process Control to a CMM Level 3 organization are observed by using
the existing data of defect density, rework percentage, productivity and review
performance metrics and relevant suggestions are provided for dealing with them.
Finally the analysis results are summarized and a guideline is prepared for
software companies who want to utilize control charts by using their existing
metric data.
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Ansari, Umair Azeem, and Syed Umair Ali. "Application of LEAN and BPR principles for Software Process Improvement (SPI) : A case study of a large software development organization." Thesis, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola, Institutionen för industriell ekonomi, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:bth-6085.
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Abstract ------------- Background ---------------- Like other businesses, the failures and problems faced by the software development industry over the time have motivated experts to look for software process improvement to create quality software rapidly, repeatedly, and reliably. Objective ------------ The purpose of this study is to evaluate if and how Lean thinking and principles primarily associated with auto manufacturing industry can be applied to software development lifecycle for Software Process Improvement (SPI). The secondary aim is to analyze how BPR can be integrated with Lean software development for process improvement. Method ---------- A derived Lean-BPR adoption pattern model is used as a theoretical framework for this thesis. The seven Lean software development principles along with four-step BPR process are selected as process improvement patterns, which effects the KPIs of a software organization. This research study incorporates both Qualitative and Quantitative methods and data to analyze the objectives of this study. The methodological framework of Plan-Do-Check-Act is used in the case study to implement process re-engineering incorporating Lean and BPR principles. The impact of adopting the Lean and BPR principles is assessed in terms of cost, productivity, quality of products and resource management. Results ---------- Application of Lean and BPR principles for software process improvement in the organization under study resulted in 79% improvement in test coverage, 60% reduction in time for test execution and analysis and 44% reduction in cost for fixing defects that were being passed to customer in past. Conclusion ------------- Based on case study results, it can be concluded that Lean, a bottom up approach, characterized by empowerment of employees to analyze and improve their own working process can be effectively combined with IT centric traditionally top down BPR approach for improving KPI’s and software processes.+45 40968458
Books on the topic "Application software Development Case studies"
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Maxwell, John J. Application of total quality management to software development. Dublin: University College Dublin, 1993.
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Case studies in intelligent computing: Achievements and trends. Boca Raton: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, CRC Press is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business, 2015.
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Hoffman, Kevin. C# Programming Evolution. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, 2005.
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Hoffman, Kevin. C# programming: Evolution. Indianapolis, Ind: SAMS, 2004.
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C# programming: Evolution. Indianapolis, Ind: SAMS, 2004.
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1962-, Bicarregui J. C., and Agerholm Sten, eds. Proof in VDM: Case studies. London: Springer-Verlag, 1998.
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J, Tully C., ed. Improving software practice: Case experiences. Chichester: Wiley, 1998.
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Napier, Rick. Information engineering & application development: Using KnowledgeWare's CASE tool set. Englewood Cliffs, N.J: Prentice Hall, 1991.
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Auditing software development: A manual with case studies. New York: Wiley, 1990.
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Raisinghani, Mahesh S. Leveraging objects for mission-critical applications. Hershey, PA: Idea Group Pub., 1999.
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Gupta, Varun. "Requirements Engineering Challenges for Social Sector Software Development: Insights from Multiple Case Studies." In Requirements Engineering for Social Sector Software Applications, 21–39. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83549-1_3.
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Lunn, Ken. "Case Studies — ICANDO Oil." In Software Development with UML, 22–32. London: Macmillan Education UK, 2003. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-230-80419-7_3.
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Glag, Jürgen, and Stephen Fedtke. "Case Studies." In Efficient Software Development with DB2 for OS/390, 57–99. Wiesbaden: Vieweg+Teubner Verlag, 1998. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-322-93863-3_4.
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Hruschka, Peter. "Should CASE be application dependent?" In Software Development Environments and CASE Technology, 143–52. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1991. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/3-540-54194-2_33.
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Miksa, Krzysztof, Pawel Sabina, Andreas Friesen, Tirdad Rahmani, Jens Lemcke, Christian Wende, Srdjan Zivkovic, Uwe Aßmann, and Andreas Bartho. "Case Studies for Marrying Ontology and Software Technologies." In Ontology-Driven Software Development, 69–94. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-31226-7_4.
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Godena, Giovanni, Tomaž Lukman, and Gregor Kandare. "A New Approach to Control Systems Software Development." In Case Studies in Control, 363–406. London: Springer London, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5176-0_12.
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Ait-Ameur, Yamine, and Dominique Méry. "Handling Heterogeneity in Formal Developments of Hardware and Software Systems." In Leveraging Applications of Formal Methods, Verification and Validation. Applications and Case Studies, 327–28. Berlin, Heidelberg: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-34032-1_33.
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Peldszus, Sven Matthias. "Case Studies." In Security Compliance in Model-driven Development of Software Systems in Presence of Long-Term Evolution and Variants, 393–413. Wiesbaden: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-37665-9_15.
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Hunter, Robin. "Analysis of Data Collected from Software Development Case Studies." In Software Quality and Productivity, 290–93. Boston, MA: Springer US, 1995. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-34848-3_45.
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Jeraj, Julij, Andrej Fink, Alison Lyle, Tony Day, and Kevin Blair. "Preliminary ATHENA Case Studies: Test-Bed Development and Delivery." In Application of Social Media in Crisis Management, 193–204. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-52419-1_12.
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Opiyo, Eliab Z., Imre Horva´th, and Joris S. M. Vergeest. "Case Studies on the Application of the Abstract Prototyping Strategy in the Development of Design Support Software." In ASME 2002 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. ASMEDC, 2002. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2002/cie-34405.
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The traditional software process models are used in the development of design support software (DSS). They are typically multi phased, and consist of requirements specification, design, implementation, testing and operation as the main phases. One of the goals of phased development is to minimize faults in the delivered codes. Many of the faults can be traced back to the pre implementation phases of requirements specification and design. Reviews are typically performed to remove faults before the requirements or designs are passed to the subsequent phase. The problem is that activities in the phases of software process models, in particular the design phase are coarsely defined and do not scale to precisely match the underlying needs. We have developed a computer based pre-implementation testing methodology called abstract prototyping. It extends the current practices by defining the steps of the design phase of the DSS development process as definition of features, creation or selection of theories, formulation of methods, building of algorithms and implementation of pilot prototypes. Based on this methodology, faults can be traced back to the requirements, theories, methods, algorithms, or pilot prototypes rather than exclusively to the requirements or designs. Under this procedure, reviews are performed to remove faults before the requirements, theories, methods, algorithms, or pilot prototypes are passed to the subsequent stage or phase. Prototypes are used to provide the feel and the look of these work products and specially designed measures are used to estimate the extent to which they fulfill their respective specification requirements. We have applied our methodology to several application cases. The results show that the levels of fulfillment of requirements for theories, methods, algorithms, or pilot prototypes can effectively be estimated and in so doing faults detected sufficiently. In this paper, we first review the problem and present the related works. We then briefly introduce the abstract prototyping concept and present its application case studies.
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Shimizu, Ryo, Kenji Tei, Yoshiaki Fukazawa, and Shinichi Honiden. "Case studies on the development of wireless sensor network applications using multiple abstraction levels." In 2012 Third International Workshop on Software Engineering for Sensor Network Applications (SESENA 2012). IEEE, 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/sesena.2012.6225730.
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Martins, Joa˜o P., and Ernesto M. Morgado. "Case Studies in Planning Railroad Crew Members." In 2010 Joint Rail Conference. ASMEDC, 2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/jrc2010-36235.
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CREWS is a software product for planning and managing the work of rail-staff, providing solutions to one of the core problems that railroad companies face today: effective management of resources. CREWS addresses, in an integrated way, all phases of the planning and management process. This paper reports some results of work in the application of both Artificial Intelligence and Operations Research techniques in planning and managing crew-members (engineers and conductors) in railroad companies. The paper also presents case studies emerging from the application of CREWS both to railroad and to subway companies. The main goal of the development of CREWS was to increase the efficiency of railroad companies through optimized use of human resources. This goal has largely been achieved, but many other benefits, that were not fully apparent when the project started, have surfaced along the years. This paper also addresses some of these issues.
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Lião, Mariana De Morais Ribeiro, and Marcelo Pereira Bergamaschi. "POSTER: Development of an Augmented Reality Resource System for Three-Dimensional Visualization of Constructions as of Floor Plan." In XXI Symposium on Virtual and Augmented Reality. Sociedade Brasileira de Computação - SBC, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.5753/svr_estendido.2019.8464.
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Augmented Reality (AR) is a constantly evolving technology, and with this advancement come studies of different applications of this feature. In this project, we apply augmented reality with mobile devices in favor of the visualization processes of the construction industry. Currently, the vast majority of buildings are presented with mockups, videos or images, generating garbage in the case of mockups or being uninviting in the case of videos and images. By using Augmented Reality applications for these views, you can create a cleaner, more immersive experience. Therefore, we developed an RA beta application that consists of a virtual mockup of our college using user-friendly software. This application's development process is shown in stages throughout the article and plans are presented at the conclusion.
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Marten, David, Juliane Wendler, Georgios Pechlivanoglou, Christian Navid Nayeri, and Christian Oliver Paschereit. "Development and Application of a Simulation Tool for Vertical and Horizontal Axis Wind Turbines." In ASME Turbo Expo 2013: Turbine Technical Conference and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/gt2013-94979.
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A double-multiple-streamtube vertical axis wind turbine simulation and design module has been integrated within the open-source wind turbine simulator QBlade. QBlade also contains the XFOIL airfoil analysis functionalities, which makes the software a single tool that comprises all functionality needed for the design and simulation of vertical or horizontal axis wind turbines. The functionality includes two dimensional airfoil design and analysis, lift and drag polar extrapolation, rotor blade design and wind turbine performance simulation. The QBlade software also inherits a generator module, pitch and rotational speed controllers, geometry export functionality and the simulation of rotor characteristics maps. Besides that, QBlade serves as a tool to compare different blade designs and their performance and to thoroughly investigate the distribution of all relevant variables along the rotor in an included post processor. The benefits of this code will be illustrated with two different case studies. The first case deals with the effect of stall delaying vortex generators on a vertical axis wind turbine rotor. The second case outlines the impact of helical blades and blade number on the time varying loads of a vertical axis wind turbine.
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Dols Ruiz, Juan Fco. "Design and development of driving simulator scenarios for road validation studies." In CIT2016. Congreso de Ingeniería del Transporte. Valencia: Universitat Politècnica València, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/cit2016.2016.4088.
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In recent years, the number of road-based studies using driving simulators is growing significantly. This allows evaluating controlled situations that otherwise would require disproportionate observations in time and/or cost. The Institute of Design and Manufacturing (IDF) of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) has developed, in collaboration with the Engineering Research Group Highway (GIIC) of the UPV, a low cost simulator that allows rapid implementation and effectively a new methodology for validation studies of different roads through the implementation in the simulator scenarios of existing roads. This methodology allows the development of new scenarios based on the analysis of a layers-file system. Each layer includes different information from the road, such as mapping, geometry, signaling, aerial photos, etc. The creation of the simulated scenario is very fast based on the geometric design software, making it easier to consulting firms using the system that can evaluate and audit a particular route, obtaining reliable conclusions at minimal cost, even if the road is not actually built. This paper describes the basic structure of the layers generated for developing scenarios and guidelines for the implementation thereof. Finally the application of this methodology to a case of success will be described.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4995/CIT2016.2016.4088
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"Interactive 3D Representation of Business Case Studies in the Classroom." In InSITE 2018: Informing Science + IT Education Conferences: La Verne California. Informing Science Institute, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/4047.
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Aim/Purpose: In our previous paper, we have proposed a methodology to deliver an applied business course to the multicultural audience having in mind embedding into the course cultural sensitivity and create a safe place for multicultural students to use own cultural metaphors in a learning place. We have proposed a fusion of ancient storytelling tradition creating an overall context for the teaching process and specific use of rich picture coming from Soft System Methodology (SSM). The used teaching approach is promising and brings the required results. However, the proposed method, to be fully effective requires a computerized supporting tool in a form of sophisticated graphical editor/presentation application displaying in real-time case study progress along with the in-class discussion. This tool is a central topic for this paper. Background: The existing tools like for example MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, or Prezi used by us so far cannot be used for our purpose as the interactive image update distract the students. The MS PowerPoint and Prezi require visible mode switching between design mode (edit) and presentation mode. Whereas MS Visio editing is too slow for our purposes. This switching or editing time create a meaningful distraction during the discussion. Methodology: As a solution for the above problem, the authors work on the development of own specialized tool using open source software Blender 3D (http://blender.org) along with Python. The code will be released to open source domain to enable further co-operation with other researchers. Contribution: The described effort, if successful, should create a new presentation tool allowing among the other features, seamless in-class knowledge transfer and in the future will enable the way for gamification of case studies. Impact on Society: A definite improvement of teaching quality in applied business (however, not limited to) with further possibility to extend to deliver courses e.g. for company’s executives. The tool and methodology allow embedding cultural sensitivity into the learning process and will have an impact on digital inclusiveness. Future Research: The tool enables possibility for further analysis of the business situation by artificial intelligence interface. In fact, a whole interactive process of reaching the case conclusion may be observed (allowing collecting analytics and insights on teacher and student’s behavior and performance).
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Mesina, George L., and Nolan Anderson. "Enhanced Verification for RELAP5-3D Parameter and Sensitivity Studies." In 2016 24th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/icone24-61040.
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The RELAP5-3D1 program solves a complex system of governing, closure and special process equations to model the underlying physics of nuclear power plants. For SQA (software quality assurance), the code must be verified and validated (V&V) to ensure proper performance before release to users. The physical models are validated against data from experiments and plants and verified against specifications for the computer code. In addition to physics, programs such as RELAP5-3D perform numerous other functions and processes that should also be checked to guarantee correct results. Functions include input, output, data management, and user interaction, while processes include restart, time-step backup, code coupling, and multi-case processing. Previous articles have covered the verification of the physical models, restart, and backup through extremely accurate and automated sequential verification applied on a comprehensive suite of test cases to ensure that code changes produced no unintended consequences. New developments have enabled the verification of multi-case and multi-deck processing. These features are frequently used in parameter and code sensitivity studies and therefore must be verified as working correctly. Both theory and application are presented.
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Chadha, Bipin, R. E. Fulton, and J. C. Calhoun. "Case Study Approach for Information-Integration of Material Handling." In ASME 1991 International Computers in Engineering Conference and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1991. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/edm1991-0178.
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Abstract Information-Integration is vital for keeping manufacturing operations competitive. A case study approach has been adopted to better understand the role of information in integrated manufacturing. Information is now considered a corporate asset. Creation, processing, movement, and security of information is therefore as important as that of the products/services of an enterprise. The case studies have helped in identifying the issues involved in developing an information system and supporting software framework for a manufacturing enterprise. The case studies have helped in refining an integration model, and identifying the characteristics desirable in modeling methodologies and tools. This paper describes a case study dealing with integrated manufacture of optical fiber products. A phased development and implementation approach was adopted where a small, manageable slice of the system is considered for the case study followed by functional modeling (IDEF0) and data flow modeling (Data Flow Diagrams). This identifies the pieces of information of interest. The information relationships are modeled using Extended Entity Relationship (EER) diagrams which are then mapped on to a relational model. The relational tables thus obtained were implemented on a commercial Database Management System. The functional constraints and application interfaces were then built using SQL and commercial application interface tools. The sections in the paper describe the functional models, data flow diagrams, EER diagrams, relational database design, and user/application interfaces developed for the system. Implementation experiences and observations are discussed followed by plans for the next phase of the system.
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Camilleri, Lawrence, Nabeel Al-Hussainee, Mohammed Al-Janabi, Mohammed Al-Jorani, Mohammed Kamal Aal Najar, and Joseph Ayoub. "Delivering Pressure Transient Analysis During Drawdown on ESP Wells: Case Studies and Lessons Learned." In SPE Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference. SPE, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.2118/204567-ms.
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Abstract While pressure transient analysis (PTA) is a proven interpretation technique, it is mostly used on buildups because drawdowns are difficult to interpret. However, the deferred production associated with buildups discourages regular application of PTA to determine skin and identify boundary conditions. Several case studies are presented covering a range of well configurations to illustrate how downhole transient liquid rate measurements with electrical submersible pump (ESP) gauges enable PTA during drawdown and therefore real-time optimization. The calculation of high-frequency transient flow rates using ESP gauge real-time data is based on the principle that the power absorbed by the pump is equal to that generated by the motor. This technique is independent of fluid specific gravity and therefore is self-calibrating with changes in water cut and phase segregation. Analytical equations ensure that the physics is always respected, thereby providing the necessary repeatability. The combination of downhole transient high-frequency flow rate and permanent pressure gauge data enables PTA using commonly available analytical techniques and software, especially because superposition time is calculated accurately. The availability of continuous production history brings significant value for PTA. It makes it possible to perform history matching and to deploy semilog analysis using an accurate set of superposition time functions. However, the application of log-log analysis techniques is usually more challenging because of imperfections in input data such as noise, oversimplified production history, time-synchronization issues, or wellbore effects. These limitations are solved by utilizing high-frequency downhole data from ESP. This is possible first as superposition time is effectively an integral function, which dampens any noise in the flow rate signal. Another important finding is that wellbore effects in subhydrostatic wells are less impactful in drawdowns than in buildups where compressibility and redistribution can mask reservoir response. Key reservoir properties, in particular mobility, can nearly always be estimated, leading to better skin factor determination even without downhole shut-in. Finally, with the constraint of production deferment eliminated, drawdowns can be monitored for extended durations to identify boundaries and to perform time-lapse interpretation more efficiently. Confirming a constant pressure boundary or a change in skin enables more effective and proactive production management. In all cases considered, a complete analysis was possible, including buildup and drawdown data comparison. With the development of downhole flow rate calculation technology, it is now possible to provide full inflow characterization in a matter of days following an ESP workover, without any additional hardware or staff mobilization to the wellsite and no deferred production. More importantly, the technique provides the necessary information to diagnose the cause of underproduction, identify stimulation candidates, and manage drawdown.
Reports on the topic "Application software Development Case studies"
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Yevtuch, Mykola B., Vasyl M. Fedorets, Oksana V. Klochko, Mariya P. Shyshkina, and Alla V. Dobryden. Development of the health-preserving competence of a physical education teacher on the basis of N. Bernstein's theory of movements construction using virtual reality technologies. CEUR Workshop Proceedings, July 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.31812/123456789/4634.
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The article studies the results of the research aimed at the improvement of the methodology of develop- ment of the health-preserving competence of a Physical Education teacher in conditions of post-graduate education on the basis of Nikolai Bernstein’s theory of movement construction using virtual reality technologies. Based on the use of AR/VR technologies a software application “Virtual Model Illustrating Nikolai Bernstein’s Theory of Movement Construction” was developed. The stated model is one of the tools of the “Methodology of development of the health preserving competence of a Physical Educa- tion teacher on the basis of Nikolai Bernstein’s theory of the levels of movement construction”. The experimental study determines that the application of the virtual model within the stated methodology is an effective tool for the development of the health preserving competence of a Physical Education teacher. The application of the virtual model allows the actualization of the health preserving, conceptual, gnoseological, biomechanical, inclusive, corrective potentials of Nikolai Bernstein’s theory of movement construction. The use of the virtual model presents the ways of targeted and meaningful use of Nikolai Bernstein’s theory of the levels of movement construction by a Physical Education teacher and the improvement of physical and recreational technologies and concrete physical exercises and movement modes. Due to the application of virtual reality tools, health-preserving, preventative, corrective and developmental strategies are being formed among which the significant ones are: “Application of syner- gistic movements to adaptation to movement activity, and recreation”, “Application of spatial movements for actualization of the orientation and search activities and development of spatial thinking”, “Use of movements with a complicated algorithm for intellect development”.
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Tanny, Josef, Gabriel Katul, Shabtai Cohen, and Meir Teitel. Application of Turbulent Transport Techniques for Quantifying Whole Canopy Evapotranspiration in Large Agricultural Structures: Measurement and Theory. United States Department of Agriculture, January 2011. http://dx.doi.org/10.32747/2011.7592121.bard.
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Original objectives and revisions The original objectives of this research, as stated in the approved proposal were: 1. To establish guidelines for the use of turbulent transport techniques as accurate and reliable tool for continuous measurements of whole canopy ET and other scalar fluxes (e.g. heat and CO2) in large agricultural structures. 2. To conduct a detailed experimental study of flow patterns and turbulence characteristics in agricultural structures. 3. To derive theoretical models of air flow and scalar fluxes in agricultural structures that can guide the interpretation of TT measurements for a wide range of conditions. All the objectives have been successfully addressed within the project. The only modification was that the study focused on screenhouses only, while it was originally planned to study large greenhouses as well. This was decided due to the large amount of field and theoretical work required to meet the objectives within screenhouses. Background In agricultural structures such as screenhouses and greenhouses, evapotranspiration (ET) is currently measured using lysimeters or sap flow gauges. These measurements provide ET estimates at the single-plant scale that must then be extrapolated, often statistically or empirically, to the whole canopy for irrigation scheduling purposes. On the other hand, turbulent transport techniques, like the eddy covariance, have become the standard for measuring whole canopy evapotranspiration in the open, but their applicability to agricultural structures has not yet been established. The subject of this project is the application of turbulent transport techniques to estimate ET for irrigation scheduling within large agricultural structures. Major conclusions and achievements The major conclusions of this project are: (i) the eddy covariance technique is suitable for reliable measurements of scalar fluxes (e.g., evapotranspiration, sensible heat, CO2) in most types of large screenhouses under all climatic conditions tested. All studies resulted with fair energy balance closures; (ii) comparison between measurements and theory show that the model is capable in reliably predicting the turbulent flow characteristics and surface fluxes within screenhouses; (iii) flow characteristics within the screenhouse, like flux-variance similarity and turbulence intensity were valid for the application of the eddy covariance technique in screenhouses of relatively dilute screens used for moderate shading and wind breaking. In more dense screens, usually used for insect exclusions, development of turbulent conditions was marginal; (iv) installation of the sensors requires that the system’s footprint will be within the limits of the screenhouse under study, as is the case in the open. A footprint model available in the literature was found to be reliable in assessing the footprint under screenhouse conditions. Implications, both scientific and agricultural The study established for the first time, both experimentally and theoretically, the use of the eddy covariance technique for flux measurements within agricultural screenhouses. Such measurements, along with reliable theoretical models, will enable more accurate assessments of crop water use which may lead to improved crop water management and increased water use efficiency of screenhouse crops.
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Chamovitz, A. Daniel, and Georg Jander. Genetic and biochemical analysis of glucosinolate breakdown: The effects of indole-3-carbinol on plant physiology and development. United States Department of Agriculture, January 2012. http://dx.doi.org/10.32747/2012.7597917.bard.
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Genetic and biochemical analysis of glucosinolate breakdown: The effects of indole-3-carbinol on plant physiology and development Glucosinolates are a class of defense-related secondary metabolites found in all crucifers, including important oilseed and vegetable crops in the Brassica genus and the well-studied model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. Upon tissue damage, such as that provided by insect feeding, glucosinolates are subjected to catalysis and spontaneous degradation to form a variety of breakdown products. These breakdown products typically have a deterrent effect on generalist herbivores. Glucosinolate breakdown products also contribute to the anti-carcinogenic effects of eating cabbage, broccoli and related cruciferous vegetables. Indole-3-carbinol, a breakdown product of indol-3-ylmethylglucosinolate, forms conjugates with several other plant metabolites. Although some indole-3-carbinol conjugates have known functions in defense against herbivores and pathogens, most play as yet unidentified roles in plant metabolism, and possibly also plant development. At the outset, our proposal had three main hypotheses: (1) There is a specific detoxification pathway for indole-3-carbinol; (2) Metabolites derived from indole-3-carbinol are phloem-mobile and serve as signaling molecules; and (3) Indole-3-carbinol affects plant cell cycle and cell-differentiation pathways. The experiments were designed to enable us to elucidate how indole-3-carbinol and related metabolites affect plants and their interactions with herbivorous insects. We discovered that indole-3- carbinol rapidly and reversibly inhibits root elongation in a dose-dependent manner, and that this inhibition is accompanied by a loss of auxin activity in the root meristem. A direct interaction between indole-3-carbinol and the auxin perception machinery was suggested, as application of indole-3-carbinol rescued auxin-induced root phenotypes. In vitro and yeast-based protein interaction studies showed that indole-3-carbinol perturbs the auxin-dependent interaction of TIR1 with Aux/IAA proteins, supporting the notion that indole-3-carbinol acts as an auxin antagonist. Furthermore, transcript profiling experiments revealed the influence of indole-3-carbinol on auxin signaling in root tips, and indole-3-carbinol also affected auxin transporters. Brief treatment with indole-3-carbinol led to a reduction in the amount of PIN1 and to mislocalization of PIN2. The results indicate that chemicals induced by herbivory, such as indole-3-carbinol, function not only to repel herbivores, but also as signaling molecules that directly compete with auxin to fine tune plant growth and development, which implies transport of indole-3- carbinol that we are as yet unsuccessful in detecting. Our results indicate that plant defensive metabolites also have secondary functions in regulating aspects of plant metabolism, thereby providing diversity in defense-related plant signaling pathways. Such diversity of of signaling by defensive metabolites would be beneficial for the plant, as herbivores and pathogens would be less likely to mount effective countermeasures. We propose that growth arrest can be mediated directly by the herbivory-induced chemicals, in our case, indole-3-carbinol. Thus, glucosinolate breakdown to I3C following herbivory would have two outcomes: (1) Indole-3-carbinaol would inhibit the herbivore, while (2) at the same time inducing growth arrest within the plant. Thus, our results indicate that I3C is a defensive phytohormone that modulates auxin signaling, leading to growth arrest.
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Chambers, Katherine, and Waleska Echevarria-Doyle. Applying resilience concepts to inland river system. Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.), May 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.21079/11681/40743.
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As environmental uncertainty increases, incorporating resilience into project assessments, research recommendations, and future plans is becoming even more critical. This US Army Engineer Research and Development Center special report (SR) demonstrates how the concepts of resilience can be applied in a uniform framework and illustrates this framework through existing case studies on large inland river systems. This SR presents the concepts of resilience in inland river systems, the application of these concepts across disciplines, basic parameters of a resilience assessment, and the challenges and opportunities available for incorporating a more holistic approach to understanding resilience of the US Army Corps of Engineers mission areas on inland rivers. Finally, these concepts are demonstrated in several case studies in the United States to exemplify how these parameters have been applied to improve the overall performance of the system.
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Dorr, Andrea, Eva Heckl, and Joachim Kaufmann. Evaluierung des Förderschwerpunkts Talente. KMU Forschung Austria, December 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.22163/fteval.2020.495.
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With the funding programme Talents, the Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK) supports people in applied research throughout their entire career. The overarching goal is to increase the utilisation of human potential in the application-oriented, scientific and technical RTI sector. The programme objectives are 1) to inspire young people for research and development, 2) to connect researchers with the economic sector, 3)to guarantee equal opportunities for all. Within the framework of three fields of intervention, there are various programme lines: 1) Intervention field Young Talents with the programme lines Internships for Students and Talents Regional, 2) Intervention field Female Talents with the programme lines FEMtech Internships for Female Students, FEMtech Career and FEMtech Career Check for SMEs (2015 and 2016), as well as FEMtech Research Projects; and 3) Intervention field Professional Talents with the programme lines The Austrian Job Exchange for Research, Development and Innovation as well as Career Grants for Interviews, Relocation and Dual Careers in Applied Research. After an interim evaluation in 2014, a final evaluation took place at the end of the programme period (end of 2020). The programme was analysed with regard to its conception, implementation, achievement of objectives and impact. Furthermore, conclusions and recommendations for the further development of the Talents programme have been drawn. The methodological basis of the evaluation is a document analysis, secondary data analysis (FFG monitoring data), interviews with experts, online surveys of funding recipients (FEMtech Career / FEMtech Career Check for SMEs and Career Grants), case studies (FEMtech Career projects) and workshops.
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Coulson, Saskia, Melanie Woods, Drew Hemment, and Michelle Scott. Report and Assessment of Impact and Policy Outcomes Using Community Level Indicators: H2020 Making Sense Report. University of Dundee, 2017. http://dx.doi.org/10.20933/100001192.
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Making Sense is a European Commission H2020 funded project which aims at supporting participatory sensing initiatives that address environmental challenges in areas such as noise and air pollution. The development of Making Sense was informed by previous research on a crowdfunded open source platform for environmental sensing, SmartCitizen.me, developed at the Fab Lab Barcelona. Insights from this research identified several deterrents for a wider uptake of participatory sensing initiatives due to social and technical matters. For example, the participants struggled with the lack of social interactions, a lack of consensus and shared purpose amongst the group, and a limited understanding of the relevance the data had in their daily lives (Balestrini et al., 2014; Balestrini et al., 2015). As such, Making Sense seeks to explore if open source hardware, open source software and and open design can be used to enhance data literacy and maker practices in participatory sensing. Further to this, Making Sense tests methodologies aimed at empowering individuals and communities through developing a greater understanding of their environments and by supporting a culture of grassroot initiatives for action and change. To do this, Making Sense identified a need to underpin sensing with community building activities and develop strategies to inform and enable those participating in data collection with appropriate tools and skills. As Fetterman, Kaftarian and Wanderman (1996) state, citizens are empowered when they understand evaluation and connect it in a way that it has relevance to their lives. Therefore, this report examines the role that these activities have in participatory sensing. Specifically, we discuss the opportunities and challenges in using the concept of Community Level Indicators (CLIs), which are measurable and objective sources of information gathered to complement sensor data. We describe how CLIs are used to develop a more indepth understanding of the environmental problem at hand, and to record, monitor and evaluate the progress of change during initiatives. We propose that CLIs provide one way to move participatory sensing beyond a primarily technological practice and towards a social and environmental practice. This is achieved through an increased focus in the participants’ interests and concerns, and with an emphasis on collective problem solving and action. We position our claims against the following four challenge areas in participatory sensing: 1) generating and communicating information and understanding (c.f. Loreto, 2017), 2) analysing and finding relevance in data (c.f. Becker et al., 2013), 3) building community around participatory sensing (c.f. Fraser et al., 2005), and 4) achieving or monitoring change and impact (c.f. Cheadle et al., 2000). We discuss how the use of CLIs can tend to these challenges. Furthermore, we report and assess six ways in which CLIs can address these challenges and thereby support participatory sensing initiatives: i. Accountability ii. Community assessment iii. Short-term evaluation iv. Long-term evaluation v. Policy change vi. Capability The report then returns to the challenge areas and reflects on the learnings and recommendations that are gleaned from three Making Sense case studies. Afterwhich, there is an exposition of approaches and tools developed by Making Sense for the purposes of advancing participatory sensing in this way. Lastly, the authors speak to some of the policy outcomes that have been realised as a result of this research.
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de Kemp, E. A., H. A. J. Russell, B. Brodaric, D. B. Snyder, M. J. Hillier, M. St-Onge, C. Harrison, et al. Initiating transformative geoscience practice at the Geological Survey of Canada: Canada in 3D. Natural Resources Canada/CMSS/Information Management, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4095/331097.
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Application of 3D technologies to the wide range of Geosciences knowledge domains is well underway. These have been operationalized in workflows of the hydrocarbon sector for a half-century, and now in mining for over two decades. In Geosciences, algorithms, structured workflows and data integration strategies can support compelling Earth models, however challenges remain to meet the standards of geological plausibility required for most geoscientific studies. There is also missing links in the institutional information infrastructure supporting operational multi-scale 3D data and model development. Canada in 3D (C3D) is a vision and road map for transforming the Geological Survey of Canada's (GSC) work practice by leveraging emerging 3D technologies. Primarily the transformation from 2D geological mapping, to a well-structured 3D modelling practice that is both data-driven and knowledge-driven. It is tempting to imagine that advanced 3D computational methods, coupled with Artificial Intelligence and Big Data tools will automate the bulk of this process. To effectively apply these methods there is a need, however, for data to be in a well-organized, classified, georeferenced (3D) format embedded with key information, such as spatial-temporal relations, and earth process knowledge. Another key challenge for C3D is the relative infancy of 3D geoscience technologies for geological inference and 3D modelling using sparse and heterogeneous regional geoscience information, while preserving the insights and expertise of geoscientists maintaining scientific integrity of digital products. In most geological surveys, there remains considerable educational and operational challenges to achieve this balance of digital automation and expert knowledge. Emerging from the last two decades of research are more efficient workflows, transitioning from cumbersome, explicit (manual) to reproducible implicit semi-automated methods. They are characterized by integrated and iterative, forward and reverse geophysical modelling, coupled with stratigraphic and structural approaches. The full impact of research and development with these 3D tools, geophysical-geological integration and simulation approaches is perhaps unpredictable, but the expectation is that they will produce predictive, instructive models of Canada's geology that will be used to educate, prioritize and influence sustainable policy for stewarding our natural resources. On the horizon are 3D geological modelling methods spanning the gulf between local and frontier or green-fields, as well as deep crustal characterization. These are key components of mineral systems understanding, integrated and coupled hydrological modelling and energy transition applications, e.g. carbon sequestration, in-situ hydrogen mining, and geothermal exploration. Presented are some case study examples at a range of scales from our efforts in C3D.