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In the present study, we have made an attempt to prepare complexed PVA-PVP-KNO3-BaTiO3 blend composite polymer electrolyte membranes composed of potassium nitrate (KNO3) as salt and BaTiO3 of various concentrations as filler and studied their properties. The advantages of addition the fillers are the increase in ionic conductivity at room temperatures and the improvement of the stability at the interface with electrodes.
12p dianmotminh02 03-05-2024 9 2 Download
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The paper proposes a comprehensive model for resistance economy focused on intellectual capital in order to achieve a progressive, resilient, stable, and productive economy which is one of the primary goals of each nation, thus enabling decision-makers to provide opportunities for reconstructing and improving systematic performance and take advantage of the resulting complex changes to introduce positive social developments.
20p longtimenosee10 26-04-2024 3 2 Download
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This paper contributes to the literature on the internationalization process of new ICT companies, especially the ride-hailing developer firms. It analyzes the global expansion of UBER in the Asian market. UBER did an aggressive expansion using a standard business model in every market that they get into. The strategy was on scale economy rather than localization of services. The case analysis suggests that UBER was unsuccessful in its global expansion due to a number of factors especially t
7p longtimenosee10 26-04-2024 1 1 Download
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Institutions are accelerating to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage in supply chain, its range is expanding to find the tools to help them achieve this purpose, and the growing need for these organizations to understand their current status as well as their potential. Therefore, organizations always depend on information systems to process transactions, develop products, access a large proportion of their budgets to support their operational and commercial activities, and how to acquire knowledge for business owners to access these investments.
16p longtimenosee10 26-04-2024 2 1 Download
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This study investigates the role of supply chain accounting information system to create competitive advantage for Iraqi General Commission for Taxation. Interviews were conducted from selected officials of Taxation department. The results showed that all the respondents agreed that supply chain accounting information system is a useful approach to create competitive advantage in term of cost reduction, enhancing operational efficiency, increasing the scope of organization and strengthen the internal control system.
5p longtimenosee10 26-04-2024 6 1 Download
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Atomic layer deposition (ALD) has been widely used in the field of gas sensors thanks to the advantages of a non-line-of-sight technique that allows for conformal and uniform coating on virtually any type of substrates, and the capability of depositing various materials in a highly controlled manner.
14p vigojek 02-02-2024 6 2 Download
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In this paper, the abilities of Sliding Mode Control are shown its abilities in both simulation and experiment results. On Matlab/Simulink simulation, Sliding Mode Control proves its advantages over LQR control. Then, experiments show the results of applying a sliding control for real model.
9p vidoctorstrange 06-05-2023 6 4 Download
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This research investigates other built-in sensors and develops methods for improving the accuracy of indoor positioning. Combination with the wireless network, it can be a viable alternative solution for the indoor positioning purposes of the smartphone users. The main advantage of this solution is that it can be deployed with a minimal cost, as no specialized hardware is necessary for setting up the system.
91p runthenight05 01-03-2023 6 3 Download
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This thesis deals with the finite element simulation of spot welded joint in crash analysis. Spot welding is a very common joining process in the automotive industry. It is cost effective and it provides a very fast production rate of automotive body components. Despite this advantage, spot welds are very susceptible to various types of loading conditions. Therefore they are prone to failure, if not designed properly, during their service life time. Therefore it is very important to understand the behaviour of spot welds and their failure characteristics.
243p runthenight05 01-03-2023 8 3 Download
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The design proposed in this thesis aims to reduce the distortion in Class-D Amplifier output at the cost of increased complexity in the implementation. The thesis is focussed on the DSP components of the unique design. State-ofthe-art FPGAs have been used as the implementation platform for these systems due to advantages such as abundant logic resources, ease of programming and re-configurability. The results demonstrate advantages of SWL processing systems in terms of efficient hardware utilization.
130p runthenight07 01-03-2023 7 3 Download
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Adopting a triangulated approach, this thesis consists of three separate but related qualitative studies, the collective objectives of which are to (i) gauge current levels of concern of Australian public universities with rapid intensification of the higher education sector globally; (ii) evaluate strategies developed by universities in response to increasing competition; and (iii) develop a conceptual framework to guide competitive behaviour of universities.
291p runthenight04 02-02-2023 6 1 Download
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Despite an increase in governments' demand for private participation in infrastructure, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have received low engagement from the private sector in the task of bridging infrastructure gaps in emerging markets. Previous literature in the field mainly focuses on the effects of PPPs from the governments' perspective and it is inconclusive in its examination of the advantages and disadvantages of the private sector's participation.
235p runthenight04 02-02-2023 8 2 Download
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This thesis presents an evaluation of the mapping performance of a variety of SLAM algorithms that are freely available in the Robot Operating System (ROS), in conjunction with ranging data from various ranging sensors suitable for use onboard small UAS. To compare the quality of the generated maps, an existing metric was initially employed, however deficiencies noted in this metric led to the development of two new metrics. A discussion of both the existing and new map quality metrics, and the advantages and disadvantages of each, is presented as part of this thesis.
99p runthenight04 02-02-2023 9 2 Download
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Work experience is a key factor in hiring decision of managers. However, empirical evidence that early life experience matters is very limited. This thesis fills in the gap by examining how work experience affects managerial performance and managerial style in mutual funds. Using a sample of Chinese fund managers, we find performances and styles vary across managers of different career backgrounds. Notably, managers of research and especially government backgrounds show higher risk adjusted returns while taking on less systematic risk.
161p runthenight04 02-02-2023 5 2 Download
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This study focuses on electrospinning with linear spinnerets to overcome the drawbacks of existing electrospinning methods. The aim of this study is thus to design and realise the linear spinnerets that hold the advantages in generating multiple polymer jet with a low applied voltage and easy controlling.
138p runthenight04 02-02-2023 4 2 Download
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This thesis develops a contingency-based model for competitive advantage, tested over time on a sample of rapidly growing small-to-medium enterprises. Incorporating two independent studies, the project addresses interactions between specific elements of strategic orientation, strategic behaviour, firm performance, while examining the moderating role of environmental turbulence.
243p runthenight04 02-02-2023 4 2 Download
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By drawing attention to individuals’ emotional intelligence, employees’ personal initiative and individuals’ perceptions of a supportive climate for innovation, this thesis sheds light on the implications of encouraging creativity and innovation in SMEs, and provides a structure for SME leaders who are trying to discover the health of employees’ creativity and innovative behaviour.
289p runthenight04 02-02-2023 6 3 Download
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The objectives of the study are therefore: (1) to apply the concept of the dynamic capability perspective to the IT–competitive advantage research in order to explicate the strategic role of IT in attaining competitive advantage; and (2) to examine the antecedent capabilities and competences that may lead towards developing adaptive IT capability.
274p runthenight04 02-02-2023 9 3 Download
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This study seeks to examine the contexts and mitigating circumstances surrounding GI implementation. In particular, it focuses on three main research questions: 1. Why did some GIs fail to achieve positive outcomes while others were able to even acquire competitive advantages from their implementation? 2. Given that some GIs could lead to positive outcomes, why wouldn’t organizations embrace the “winning” approaches when implementing GIs? 3. What were the approaches and conditions that could ensure positive outcomes from GI implementation?
224p runthenight04 02-02-2023 4 1 Download
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This thesis examines the influence of market (Narver & Slater, 1990), learning (Sinkula, Baker, & Noordewier, 1997), and entrepreneurial orientation (Lumpkin & Dess, 2001) as sources of competitive advantage in rapidly growing small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). The present thesis incorporates two studies (Study 1 and Study 2), utilizing a sequential explanatory design, which is characterized by undertaking quantitative data collection and analysis, prior conducting qualitative research (Cresswell, 2003).
391p runthenight04 02-02-2023 6 4 Download