Walker & Cohen: Scope Statements for Theory Development & Research

Walker & Cohen: Defining Scope Statements

According to Walker and Cohen, the scope of studies is determined by the definition of the subject. It aims at taking the objectives as the thumb rule. We need to focus in this direction from a research point of view (philosophy, subject, institution, policies).

Project Initiation and Stakeholder Agreement

This is the end of the initiation process for the project as a whole. Your project should now be defined. That is, you should have reached agreement

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Core Concepts of Cybersecurity: Mechanisms and Attacks

The Crucial Need for Network Security

Network security is crucial in today’s digital world where individuals, businesses, and governments rely heavily on computer networks for communication, data storage, and daily operations. Detailed reasons why network security is essential:

  1. Protection from Unauthorized Access: Network security ensures that only authorized users can access the network and its resources. It prevents hackers or malicious users from gaining access to sensitive information.
  2. Data Protection:
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Operations Management Core Concepts and Formulas Review

Operations Management Core Concepts Review

1. Competitive Dimensions and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Competitive Dimensions: How a company positions itself in the market.

  • Cost / Price: Offering products/services at a low price (e.g., Commodities).
  • Product Quality & Reliability: Delivering high-quality, dependable products (e.g., Vehicles).
  • Delivery Speed: Quickly providing products/services (e.g., Fast food, Same-day delivery).
  • Delivery Reliability: Meeting promised delivery times (e.g., FedEx,
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Mechanical Engineering Core Subjects and Electives Curriculum

Manufacturing Technology

  1. Tooling for Conventional and Non-Conventional Machining

    • Mould and die design, Press tools, Cutting tools.
    • Holding tools: Jigs and fixtures, principles, applications, and design.
    • Press tools: Configuration, design of die and punch; principles of forging die design.
  2. Metrology

    Metrology in tool wear and part quality, including surface integrity, alignment, and testing methods; tolerance analysis in manufacturing and assembly. Process metrology for emerging machining processes such

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Professional Food Service Management: Quality and Cost Control

Facteurs de Qualité pour le Poisson

  1. Odeur fraîche et douce
  2. Yeux clairs, ronds et brillants
  3. Branchies propres et rouges
  4. Écailles brillantes et bien adhérentes à la peau
  5. Chair ferme et élastique
  6. Filets brillants, humides et fermes, sans contusions, taches de sang ou brunissement

Facteurs de Qualité pour les Fruits de Mer

  1. Les homards et les crabes vivants doivent être en mouvement.
  2. Les crustacés doivent avoir des coquilles dures.
  3. Les fruits de mer frais doivent être expédiés avec des algues humides.
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Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals: Search, Agents, and Logic

Heuristic Search Algorithms Explained

A* Search Algorithm (A-Star)

A* (A-Star) is an informed search algorithm that finds the shortest path from a start node to a goal node using heuristics. It combines the advantages of Uniform Cost Search and Greedy Best-First Search.

A* Formula

f(n) = g(n) + h(n)
  • g(n): Cost from the start node to the current node.
  • h(n): Estimated cost from the current node to the goal (heuristic).
  • f(n): Total estimated cost of the path through the current node.

Example of A* Search

Suppose

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