We address memory performance issues observed in Blue Gene Linux and discuss the design and implementation of “Big Memory”—an alternative, transparent memory space introduced to eliminate the memory performance issues. We evaluate the performance of Big Memory using custom memory benchmarks, NAS Parallel Benchmarks, and the Parallel Ocean Program, at a scale of up to 4096 nodes. We find that Bi...

To gain competitive advantage in a fast changing environment, the higher education institution (HEI) must continuously adjust the strategies to that environment. One important strategy is how to determine appropriate practical actions based on what students really need and want. Despite the abundance of research on service quality management, there is no universal consensus on how best to deter...

Despite their late development into the information communication technology (ICT) market, several countries in continental Asia have emerged as technological and industrial leaders in the world. With its information communication technology (ICT) initiatives and policies, South Korea has emerged from its chaotic history as one of Asia's most advanced ICT economies. It could be argued that Sout...

It is not sufficient for a contemporary firm to satisfy its customers; to be really successful, a firm must create value for its customers. In so doing, it will also derive value from its customers. In this regard, the present study first redefines the categories of customer value by suggesting a new category of ‘creative value’. The paper then explores the concepts inherent in the refined Kano...

Those magnificent pictures of Earth from space, among the most humanly important and evocative results from the placing of manned and unmanned satellites in orbit during the last several decades, have shown us that underneath the clouds most of the world is blue. Viewed in this way from space, Earth is seen as a planet covered mostly by water, and most of that water is seawater. This thin layer...

This paper seeks to propose a new conceptual model to establish an Islamic Finance Unit (IFU) at a public university in Malaysia in order to extend benevolent interest-free financing as an act of charity. The problem with conventional student financing is the extent of non-performance due to the interest component. This paper identifies the need, justification and implementation of establishing...

Molecular imaging in gastroenterology has become more feasible with recent advances in imaging technology, molecular genetics, and next-generation biochemistry, in addition to advances in endoscopic imaging techniques including magnified high-resolution endoscopy, narrow band imaging or autofluorescence imaging, flexible spectral imaging color enhancement, and confocal laser endomicroscopy. The...

Indonesia government urges the public to increase their immune system prevent spread of Covid-19 virus by increasing consumption healthy food as well massive vaccination and mobility restriction. The issue creates opportunity for an enterprise named Ladangkita.id focusing in selling agricultural especially fruits. This paper evaluates existing business who often experiences problems during proc...

After the permanent demarcation of Exclusive Economic Zone boundaries with Myanmar and India through International Tribunal for Law Sea United Nations Convention on Sea, Bangladesh has exclusive rights to exploit explore marine resources across 118,813 km2 in Bay Bengal. To reap economic benefits from maritime space, government recently emphasized development a blue economy. Maritime activities...